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Sky Country Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 201 Google reviews · Running trail in Bellevue, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 8 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Sky Country Trailhead'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.
Popular area, accessible to novice hikers, offering trails passing waterfalls and a dam.
What runners say about Sky Country Trailhead
“Trail is well maintained.”
“Nice trail 3 hours to finish the trail, there is a beautiful waterfall”
“The trail system itself is very well marked and easy to follow.”
I did the loop start at Sky County trailhead, it took 7.5 miles, it was muddy at some part from the rain. Trail is well maintained. I started early, did not have problem with parking.
Beautiful trail. We did one loop of around 4 miles along with coal creek falls on a partly cloudy day but it didn't affect much. Finished it in 2.5 hrs. And was relaxed to enjoy the day later. Would Recommend for a quick morning time hike. follow for more on IG - @explorer_pi
Beautiful and short hike. Perfect for evening or even midday. Fall was beautiful given the volume of water. Don't forget to wear rain boots since it can get really muddy.
Beautiful hike. Somewhere between easy and moderate. The trails could use a bit better marking. We saw markers saying the falls were "this way" so we went "this way" only to see the next marker say they were actually "that way". We backtracked but never did find them. We did find the cute little dam, though.
Trail conditions & character
“We couldn't find the waterfall unless it was the very tiny one from the dam?”
“It's a starting trailhead for a network of trails which you can mix and match depending on the distance you are comfortable.”
“We did one loop of around 4 miles along with coal creek falls on a partly cloudy day but it didn't affect much.”
“Very nice place, but there were too many dogs off leash that should of been on one ;)”
“Don't forget to wear rain boots since it can get really muddy.”
“I would say it was an easy trail, with a bit of a climb especially on the lost beagle trail.”
“We saw markers saying the falls were "this way" so we went "this way" only to see the next marker say they were actually "that way".”
“I did the loop start at Sky County trailhead, it took 7.5 miles, it was muddy at some part from the rain.”
“There are 2 porta potties at the trailhead as well.”
Plan your run at Sky Country Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance8 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Running trails near Bellevue
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
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Coal Creek Falls
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Harvey Manning Trailhead
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Coal Creek Natural Area
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Heavily wooded protected area of second growth forest with signs of the area's early coal industry.
