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 4.0 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …Seattle and Puget Sound
  4. …Seattle
  5. Carkeek Park
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“A forested, rolling trail following the south rim of Piper's Creek valley. ”

Dan Baker
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0.8

Miles

1.2

KM

Point to Point

191' 58 m

High

60' 18 m

Low

153' 47 m

Up

59' 18 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Wildlife

Family Friendly An easy, short hike with good footing, this route is perfect for the whole family.

No wheelchairs, motorized vehicles, or bikes.

Description

The trail begins off of the Lower Meadow Trail. The route climbs to the south rim of Piper's Creek valley through deciduous and evergreen forest. The trail has minor ups and downs to cross creeks as you make your way towards the sound. The trail ends at fork of the Clay Pit and South Bluff Trail. There are multiple options for loop hikes.

Flora & Fauna

Ferns, firs, and cedars.

Contacts

Local Club: Seattle Parks Foundation

Apr 28, 2026: Caroline Villanova

Apr 16, 2026: A Village of Volunteers  

Apr 9, 2026: Branches of Hope at the YMCA Earth Service Corps Environmental Symposium

Land Manager: Seattle Parks and Recreation

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Dan Baker
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 3 votes

#2

in Carkeek Park

#12846

Overall
  4.0 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Carkeek Park

#601

in Washington

#12,846

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Caught a leaf mid-switch to Autumn colors
Nov 3, 2019 near Shoreline, WA
A one-legged bird! Despite the trail traffic, wildlife finds some amount of solace.
Jan 21, 2019 near Shoreline, WA
The cool Autumn weather lures the elusive candy cap mushroom into view
Oct 28, 2019 near Shoreline, WA
Ferns and cedars.
Nov 25, 2016 near Shoreline, WA

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Feb 18, 2023
Michael Young
May 19, 2017
Erin Bishop
Very beautiful, when you don't hear the neighbors moring their backyards. Nice gradual increase of elevation. 0.8mi
Dec 2, 2016
James Miller

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