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Grand Ridge Trail

Issaquah, Washington

4.0/5
based on 2 reviews

Details

Distance

7.51 miles

Elevation Gain

1125 ft

Description

Added by Anna Callaghan

Grand Ridge Trail is a quick trip from Seattle. This out-and-back trail is used for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and equestrian. No pass or permit required.

The trail system in the 1,300 acre Grand Ridge Park can currently can be accessed from two lots: High Point and Central Park, with a new lot at Duthie Hill still under construction.

To get to the High Point lot take exit 20 off of I-90 (coming from Seattle), take a left and pass under the freeway and park in the gravel lot on the left-hand side.

From here the trail starts flat and wide before veering up the hillside and meandering through large cedar trees and ferns. As the elevation levels out, bikers and runners alike will enjoy being able to cruise the gently rolling singletrack. The Grand Ridge trail is an out-and-back and while there are generally maps at the intersections, some are missing so it's wise to carry a map with you.

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Features

Photography
Mountain Biking
Running
Hiking
Dog Friendly
Easy Parking
Forest

Reviews

Did this in combination with Duthie Hill, and it was sweet. Went on a Tuesday which helped, but hardly saw anybody on the trail and it was a well groomed trail. The initial downhill to the boardwalk and then a climb gets a good workout in. Overall pretty fast and flowy, fun trail!

The first few miles of the Grand Ridge Trail off of Exit 20 are thick with vegetation and sprawling, scenic switchbacks. Make sure you pay attention to each intersection you take - if you hug the trail too far west you'll end up downtown Issaquah like I did, and have to backtrack to regain the trail farther up in the foothills. Like most trail systems in the PNW, this thing turns into a mud bath after heavy rains, so be prepared for some mud trudging.

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