APRIL MONDAY MORNING WALKS

MONDAY, April 20th, 9:30 a.m. WALK!

Sammamish Landing to Marymoor Park.

We will start at the Sammamish Landing parking lot (4607 East Lake Sammamish Parkway 98074) and cross East Lake Sammamish Parkway and head north to Marymoor Park where we will wander through the "bird loop trails"and dog trails before heading back to the Sammamish Landing.  This is a level walk along paved and gravel pathways, with frequent lake views between the trees and homes.  The walk is about 5 miles.

MONDAY, April 27th, 9:30 a.m. WALK!

Bellevue Botanical Gardens and Wilburton Hill Park.

We should be able to enjoy some wonderful spring blooms as we wander along the trails from garden to garden, and across the trestle.  Hopefully one of our garden experts will be part of the group to share additional information about the plants as we walk.  The Bellevue Botanical Gardens are located at (12001 Mail Main St., Bellevue).  We are adding some additional trails through Wilburton Park so that our walk will be about 3 miles with about 150 feet of elevation along well maintained dirt paths.

MAY MONDAY MORNING WALK

Monday, May 4th, 9:30 a.m. NEW WALK!

Redmond Senior & Community Center & Community Center to the Sammamish River Trail to 60 Acres

This is a new walk.  We will meet at the Redmond Senior & Community Center (8703 160th Ave NE, Redmond 98052)  We will walk to the Sammamish river trail that is paved until we reach a bridge that we will cross over to a gravel trail.  We will then continue our walk to 60 Acres park and then head back on a paved trail.  We estimate the walk will be about 4 miles.

Monday, May 11th, 9:30 a.m. WALK!

Larsen Lake to Phantom Lake.

We will meet in the parkng lot of the Kelsey Creek Starbucks (180 148th Ave. DE, Bellevue, 98007) where there is ample parking and we can relax with a beverage after the walk.  We will walk the Lake to Lake trails around Larsen Lake and the blueberry fields (all park of the Lake Hills Greenbelt) to Phantom Lake.  OUr walk will be on level dirt and paved pathways with the round trip estimated to be 3.5 to 4 miles.

Monday, May 18th, 9:30 a.m. WALK!

Seward Park.

We will start at the parking lot (5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle) and do the Seward Park Loop around the park.  It is an easy 2.4 mile loop with water views and, if the fog clears early enough we will have a great view of Mt. Rainier.  Some of us will probably add a couple more miles by walking north out of the park along Lake Washington,which offers more great lake views.  We can arrange carpools from Issaquah or the Mercer Island Park & Ride lot.

Monday, May 25th, 9:30 a.m. EASY HIKE!

Evans Creek Preserve.

We haven't done this hike fro some time but enjoy doing it in the Spring to see the Lupine.  If ground conditions allow, we will follow the trails in the Preserve and look for birds and spring flowers.  Some up-and-down on the well tended trails, with rocks and roots to navigate.  Approximately 3 miles.  (Evans Creek Preserve, (lower access) 4001 224th Ave NE, Redmond).

First Walk in June

Monday, June 1st, 9:30 a.m. WALK!

Klahanie Park to Beaver Lake

We will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Klahanie Park (25000 SE Klahanie Blvd., Sammamish) and walk to Beaver Lake and then back to the park.  This is a level walk along sidewalks and woodland trails, with beautiful Beaver Lake at the midpoint.  The entire walk is about 4 miles.

THURSDAY EVENING WALKS FOR MAY 

Thursday, May 14th, 4 p.m.  WALK!

Coulon Park in Renton.

We will meet by the tennis courts in the park (1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N, Renton 98056) and walk the trail along Lake Washington.  The walk will be along paved, level paths with a total distance of 3-4 miles.  After the walk for those interested, there are two wonderful choices of places to enjoy a beverage and snack outside with a view of the water (weather permitting).

Thursday, May 28th, 4 p.m. WALK!

Gilman Village to 2nd Avenue Along Rainier Trail.

We will meet in the Gilman Village parking lot behind Crumble and Flake Cafe (Juniper Street), walk to the Issaquah Community Center, and then continue on the Rainier Trail, past the Troll to 2nd Ave.  This is a flat, well-paved walk of 3-4 miles.  After the walk for those interested, we can enjoy beverages and bites at Wine Me Up!