The best traffic-free bike rides in King County

Located along the Green River Trail which is a beautifully restored victorian mansion and a National Historic Site. It was originally built in 1885 thus making it one of the oldest surviving homes in Kent. It has very lovely heritage gardens open to the public.

Located along the Green River Trail which is a beautifully restored victorian mansion and a National Historic Site. It was originally built in 1885 thus making it one of the oldest surviving homes in Kent. It has very lovely heritage gardens open to the public.

The Hall Creek Trestle is a historic steel and timber railway bridge built in 1912. It was once the old Milwaukee Road until, in 1988, a storm washed away a central 171-foot section of the bridge. In the 1990s, Washington State Parks restored the trestle, reconnecting the east and west segments of the former rail line, which is now part of the Palouse to Cascades (Iron Horse) Trail. The views down into Hall Creek Valley are genuinely stunning and worth the ride!

Great views from here. And... the middle of the trestle is different than either end because it had collapsed and was rebuilt in the late 90's

This is a bucket list item and crowning point for a daytrip up and back from Rattlesnake Lake. The 18-mile ride up to the Pass is relatively easy railroad grade and doable, even if you don't think you can get up here. But the highlight is then going through the tunnel to a completely different world on the other side. Definitely bring a jacket (it's maybe 45 degrees in there?) and absolutely deck your bike in the brightest lights you can find. The drip, drip, drip of water and murmurs of other people will follow you throughout the 2.3 mile tunnel. There is a very nice rest area in Hyak on the East side of the tunnel - lots of water, a bike repair stand and tools, and a nice spot for a picnic before you turn around and zoom down the trail in a third of the time it took to come up. Or you can continue on to the East if you want!

Outstanding views from the center of this trestle! Two major items of note - First, be careful as you approach this trestle, as there are a lot of rock climbers on the South side. Second, notice that the center concrete section of the trestle is different from the two graveled ends. This portion was destroyed in a storm and replaced (Thank you, State Parks!). If you stop and look down, you are WAAAAAY up there - not for the faint of heart!

The Tolt Pipeline Trail, follows the pipeline that is part of the water supply system for Seattle. It travels 12 miles from Duvall to Bothell, following a 100-foot-wide right-of-way. This gravel, multi-use trail is popular with equestrians, dog walkers, mountain bikers, joggers, and hikers. It stretches east-west, with few bends, crossing local roads, and featuring varied terrain, including flat sections in the Sammamish River valley and steep climbs like “cardiac hill” in Woodinville. The route is mostly sun-exposed and has all sorts of wildflowers, invasive plants, and occasional wildlife like deer, rabbits, and even bobcats. Trailheads are accessible in Duvall, Bothell, and Woodinville.

This 10+ acre park along the Green River is great for families. There's a playground and climbing structure for the kids as well as plenty of grassy fields for picnics. The park is also a great place to get on the Green River Trail, which runs for nearly 20 miles across King County.