Help King County preserve and improve trails on National Trails Day, June 5

June 5 is National Trails Day, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get outside and spend time along some of King County Parks’ 175 miles of regional trails and 180 miles of backcountry trails.

“Our trails systems provide a bounty of recreational opportunities, and they’re close to home,” said King County Parks Director Kevin Brown, who added that the agency has recently updated its online trail maps gallery. All maps are available for download by visiting http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/trails.aspx.

From flat, smooth regional trails that can accommodate walkers, runners, cyclists and skaters, to challenging backcountry trails that will get your heart pumping as you gobble up altitude with every boot step, King County’s trails systems offer an experience that’s suitable for everyone in your family.

Sponsored by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day inspires the public and trail enthusiasts nationwide to seek out their favorite trails to discover, learn about, and celebrate trails while participating in educational exhibits, trail dedications, gear demonstrations, instructional workshops and trail work projects.

King County Parks will host several volunteer events June 5 to commemorate National Trails Day, including:

Cougar Mountain Volunteer Event
When: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
Details: Join King County Parks and its partner, Washington Trails Association, to help maintain and reconstruct backcountry trails. Visit www.wta.org or call 206-625-1367 to sign up. Have questions? Call Tina Miller, King County Natural Area Volunteer Program Coordinator, at 206-296-2990 or tina.miller@kingcounty.gov.

It's For the Birds!
When: 9 a.m. – noon
Where: Marymoor Park BirdLoop Trail
Description: Help improve habitat for birds and other wildlife alongside Marymoor’s wonderful interpretive trail that winds through an area that’s renowned for its bird diversity. Tasks vary month to month. To sign up, please contact Laurie Clinton KC Parks Volunteer Program Manager at 206-296-4452 or laurie.clinton@kingcounty.gov.

Every year, King County Parks hosts more than 100 volunteer trail work events on projects that complement work done by King County Parks’ full-time backcountry trails crew. The full-time crew works on various trail construction projects across the county, thanks to funding from the voter-approved 2007 King County Parks levy.

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King County Parks - Your Big Backyard - offers more than 25,000 acres of parks and natural lands, including such regional treasures as Marymoor Park and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, 175 miles of regional trails, plus pools and a world-class aquatic center. By cultivating strong relationships with non-profit, corporate and community partners, King County Parks enhances park amenities while reducing costs. Learn more at http://www.kingcounty.gov/parks/.

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