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  • Writer's pictureChris Toepker

East Sammamish Corridor

Updated: Jul 5, 2021

By now you’ve noticed - I really enjoy running rails to trails. It’s the way they wind through so much, connecting it all. The rails are dead; long live the rails!


Likely, you have a bunch in your area too, thanks to "rail banking." Here's a guide and review for easier enjoyment of the Pacific Northwest rail-trails, and maybe a little inspiration to check out those nearest you!


So, using the 1920s US Department of Transport rail map of Washington below...

Check out these major corridors around the region!

  1. East Rail Corridor + Cross Kirkland Corridor

  2. East Sammamish Trail(s) [One on each side of Sammamish river then along east side of Lake Sammamish to Issaquah]

  3. Issaquah- Preston trail (aptly named for the rail line it totally follows).

  4. Snoqualmie Valley trail

  5. Cascades to Palouse Trail (formerly Iron Horse trail)

  6. Cedar River trail

  7. Coal Creek (a.k.a. Newcastle) trail


A focus on East Sammamish trails, Issaquah to Woodinville




2. East Sammamish Trail(s)

Starting in Woodinville, there’s two choices


Both options are very easy to follow to Redmond. Along the east side, you’ll get taken straight into Redmond Town Center. Along the west side, you’ll get to Marymoor park. They two intersect over a cool trestle system just east of Redmond itself.


From Marymoor, use the Marymoor Connector trail to reach the east side of Lake Sammamish and pick up the East Lake Sammamish corridor to Issaquah. This trail winds through some very posh neighborhoods, so if seeing how the Other Half lives is your thing - be sure to visit!









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