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Grand Ridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 173 Google reviews · Running trail in Issaquah, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Grand Ridge Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Cedar groves, a salmon stream & a 7-mile multi-use trail featured on 1,200 forested acres.
What runners say about Grand Ridge Park
“It's a nice surprise that there's only a glimpse of the Highlands on this beautiful trail.”
“It's great for running, hiking, and mountain biking and only 15-20 mins from Seattle.”
Excellent natural area with many trailheads and trails. There are several wooden bridges and boardwalks. There are many stands of Western Redcedar and Douglas Fir. There are several new loops and great places to run. There is minimal parking and no restroom facilities.
Just east of the Issaquah Highlands is a 7-mile multi purpose trail on 1200 forested acres for wildlife and nature preservation and public recreation. The forest elevation rises 1100 feet so it's an easy and mild climb for people breaking in new hiking gear or for hikers recovering post acute injuries or even…
I started from the Duthie Hill parking lot, its a short walk from the parking lot to the trail head across the road, yes watch out for bicycles on the trail, which isn't a big problem in the off season, I think in the summer months it's probably much busier, I went after a big wind storm and there were several trees…
This is a great trail system. Just make sure you get to it through a public access. Old BLack Nugget Road is a two mile long single lane PRIVATE Rd with no public parking or access! Try accessing where it crosses Issaquah-Fall City road or Grand Ridge Drive. There's plenty of parking at Duthie Hill Park.
Trail conditions & character
“The forest elevation rises 1100 feet so it's an easy and mild climb for people breaking in new hiking gear or for hikers recovering post acute injuries or even surgeries.”
“It's a nice surprise that there's only a glimpse of the Highlands on this beautiful trail.”
“Old BLack Nugget Road is a two mile long single lane PRIVATE Rd with no public parking or access!”
“Just east of the Issaquah Highlands is a 7-mile multi purpose trail on 1200 forested acres for wildlife and nature preservation and public recreation.”
“Beautiful boardwalk on the north side of the trail.”
“or stay more level on Grand ridge unless you hit Len's or go to Preston-Issaquah trails”
Plan your run at Grand Ridge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Distance7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitekingcounty.gov
- Phone+1 206-477-4527
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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