KC Virtual Map Counter: Recreation Maps
Parks, trails, outdoor activities, etc.  Backcountry Trails Map Brochure Series
Distributed throughout more than 25 parks, working forests, and natural areas across urban and rural King County, King County Parks' backcountry system offers trails with year-round accessibility for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Each of the map brochures in this series focuses on a different backcountry location and its trail features. Peruse your opportunities for fitness, fun and relaxation, pick a destination and then print a map to take along. For more information on the backcountry system and King County's broad range of park and trail resources, check out the King County Parks web site. |
The Backcountry Trails map brochure files View thumbnail images, map previews, and a description of each backcountry location below. A PDF file for any of the map brochures can be viewed/downloaded by clicking the PDF link after its title in the description area. The PDF files are designed to print at 100% of original size on letter-size paper without clipping on most desktop printers. Backcountry Locations |
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Big Finn Hill Park 1.4Mb PDF |
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Big Finn Hill Park and the adjoining Saint Edward State Park provide over 10 miles of trails for hiking and biking through a lush forest setting near Lake Washington. Mountain bikers have been coming here for years to sample a wide variety of twisty and looping trails that will test all skill levels. Whether walking or riding, Big Finn Hill offers a backcountry trail experience right in the city. |
Revised December 2009. |
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Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park 2.1Mb PDF |
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Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park is the gem of King County’s 25,000-acre park system. Just minutes from Eastside cities such as Bellevue, Newcastle and Issaquah, Cougar Mountain Park provides an excellent example of our region’s unique historical, cultural and natural heritage. Located in the “Issaquah Alps,” Cougar Mountain Park preserves important wildlife habitat while offering ample opportunities for recreation. See more information at King County Parks. |
Revised June 2011. |
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Cougar-Squak-Tiger Mountain Corridor 2.8Mb PDF |
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Cougar, Squak and Tiger mountains, also known as “the Issaquah Alps,” rise above Lake Sammamish and together provide over 15,000 acres of connected public forest lands. The lands on either side of Squak Mountain create a green corridor that connects to Cougar and Tiger mountains. There are over 100 miles of connected trails and the dense forests and wilderness are home to numerous birds, fish and wildlife. |
Revised December 2009. |
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Dockton Forest 1Mb PDF |
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Dockton Forest and Natural Area, along with the adjacent Dockton Park, is 125 acres of working forest, saltwater shoreline and natural park lands located on the southcentral part of Maury Island. There is an extensive trail system throughout the 125 acres that is used by hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers, and Dockton Park provides a public boat launch and moorage. Dockton Forest comprises two parcels totaling 63 acres, the natural area protects over 40 acres of upland forest and 2 acres of saltwater shoreline along Quartermaster Harbor. |
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Revised December 2009. |
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Grand Ridge Park 2.9Mb PDF |
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Grand Ridge Park is 1,200 acres of pristine forest rising 1,100 feet in elevation above Issaquah and Lake Sammamish. Established to provide natural resource preservation and passive recreation along the edge of urban and rural living, the park is located between Mitchell Hill Forest to the east and the Issaquah Highlands residential development to the west. The steep slope above the North Fork of Issaquah Creek is covered by stands of large second growth Douglas fir trees. See more information at King County Parks. |
Revised October 2010. |
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Island Center Forest 1.3Mb PDF |
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Located in the center of Vashon Island, Island Center Forest is a 370-acre working forest and nature preserve that is managed to demonstrate sustainable forest management while protecting and restoring the health of the site's habitat. The property is owned and managed by King County Parks in collaboration with community partners who make up the Friends of Island Center Forest, a diverse group that includes the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust, Vashon Forest Stewards, Vashon–Maury Island Audubon, equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts, among many other community members. See more information at King County Parks. |
Revised October 2011. |
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Maury Island Marine Park 1.1Mb PDF |
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Maury Island Marine Park is located on the east side of Maury Island which is connected to Vashon Island. There is over one mile of natural shoreline with stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Cascade Mountains. The park is a former gravel mine and contains rare stands of the Pacific madrone tree. The accessible shoreline allows for scuba diving and an excellent beach walk to observe marine life with a salt marsh at the north end. |
Revised December 2009. |
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Pinnacle Peak Park 1.1Mb PDF |
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Pinnacle Peak Park is a 256-acre volcanic cone that rises straight out of the Enumclaw farmlands and straight down to the White River. Also known locally as Mt. Peak, and even Mt. Pete, Pinnacle Peak is one of the most popular hikes for Enumclaw and south King County families. A one-mile long forested trail climbs 1000-vertical feet to the top of the 1800-foot geological knob. Once you get to the top, you will see extruded outcroppings of columnar basalt, the concrete footings of an old fire lookout and best of all, spectacular views of the south side of Mt. Rainier and the White River Valley. See more information at King County Parks. |
Revised December 2009. |
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Rattlesnake Mountain
Scenic Area 2.0Mb PDF |
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Located just 30 miles east of Seattle near North Bend, the Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area is a mountainous ridge along Interstate 90 that offers some of the most scenic hiking in the Cascade foothills. The 10-mile hiking trail along the ridge is easily accessible from I-90, provides many opportunities for views of Mt. Si, the upper Snoqualmie Valley and the Cascades, and reaches a high-point elevation of 3,500 feet. At the south end, the 1000-foot-high ledge above Rattlesnake Lake rewards hikers with a spectacular view of the Cedar River Watershed. |
Revised December 2009. |
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Soaring Eagle Regional Park 1.3Mb PDF |
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Soaring Eagle Regional Park is 600 acres of mature forests and wetlands. Formerly Washington State school trust land known as Section 36, Soaring Eagle sits above Patterson Creek on the edge of the Sammamish Plateau along the western flank of the Snoqualmie River Valley. This natural area provides sanctuary for black bear, bobcat, black tail deer and more than 40 species of birds. See more information at King County Parks. |
Revised December 2009. |
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Spring Lake / Lake Desire Park 1.6Mb PDF |
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Spring Lake / Lake Desire Park is a 390-acre forested site with a bald rocky outcrop, a bog and three miles of trails situated between…Spring Lake and Lake Desire! Echo Mountain is the 900-foot rocky outcrop that provides great views of the two lakes and the Cascade foothills. There is a bog along the west shore of Spring Lake which is also home to unique plants such as Labrador tea. This site is connected to over 1,000 acres of open space which also includes Wetland 14 Natural Area, McGarvey Park Open Space, Petrovitsky Park and nearby Peterson Lake Natural Area and Lake Youngs Park. |
Revised September 2010. |
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Taylor Mountain Forest 1.6Mb PDF |
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Taylor Mountain Forest is located south and east of Tiger Mountain, south of I-90 and east of SR-18, between the communities of Hobart and North Bend in eastern King County. The 1,822-acre site, which offers sweeping views of Mount Rainier, forested wetlands and meadows of wild flowers, provides an important habitat link between the City of Seattle’s Cedar River Watershed and Tiger Mountain State Forest. See more information at King County Parks. |
Revised December 2009. |
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Tolt River-John MacDonald Park 1.1Mb PDF |
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Tolt_MacDonald Park in Carnation is a true recreation destination within an hour of Seattle. The 574-acre park sits at the confluence of the Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley. A 500-foot suspension foot bridge across the Snoqualmie River connects the east and west sides of the park and offers terrific views of the Snoqualmie River and Cascade foothills. You can observe spawning salmon in the river below and eagles and osprey soaring above. See more information at King County Parks. |
Revised July 2010. |
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The King County GIS Center, in cooperation with Public Health of Seattle and King County, King County Parks & Recreation, and the cities of Burien, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila, produced this map guide to promote recreational activities within this diverse area of King County. KCGIS Center cartographers worked closely with parks staff from the participating agencies to gather information on a variety of recreational resources, such as parks, trails, bike lanes, playgrounds, and community centers. The colorful text and photo layout displays information from each city plus an amenities chart for selected parks and trails Published August 2007. | King County Bicycling Guidemap
Kirkland Parks, Facilities, & Trails Guide*
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*This map appears here courtesy of the City of Kirkland. ©2006 The City of Kirkland, all rights reserved. |
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This map is part of a comprehensive guide to the more than thirty parks and related features within the Kirkland city limits. In addition to the park locations, the map illustrates the citywide street network, relative traffic volumes for arterial streets, on-street bicycle lanes, walkways, the locations of public art installations, and the locations of numerous public facilities, such as schools, post offices, fire stations, and Park & Ride lots. All of this is mapped against a highly detailed shaded relief background. The King County GIS Center created the map in consultation with the City of Kirkland's Parks, GIS, Public Works, and MultiMedia Services staff. The GIS Center thanks the City of Kirkland for permission to post the map here in the Virtual Map Counter. The complete guide, including park addresses, lists of amenities, photographs, and contact information, can be found online at the City of Kirkland website (see link below). City of Kirkland website (external links): |
| Luther Burbank Park*
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*This map appears here courtesy of the City of Mercer Island. ©2005 City of Mercer Island, All Rights Reserved. |
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Luther Burbank Park, at the north end of Mercer Island, is highly accessible with its proximity to Interstate 90 freeway exits, the I-90 Regional Trail, the Mercer Island Park & Ride, and Mercer Island's downtown business district. Visitors to the park will find a varied landscape of waterfront vistas, natural areas, and recreation facilities, such as tennis courts, a playground, and picnic areas. Luther Burbank Park is also home to the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department offices, and the Community Center at Mercer View is right next door. The Luther Burbank Park map was originally created by the King County Parks & Recreation Division and the King County GIS Center when the park was part of the King County park system. The park is now owned and maintained by the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department. Working with the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Mercer Island Geographic Information System, the King County GIS Center supplied cartographic services for the map seen here, which was updated and redesigned for placement on several outdoor signs that are situated throughout the park. More (external links)
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Mercer Island Park System Guide | Marymoor Park Mercer Island Park System Guide*
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*This map appears here courtesy of the City of Mercer Island. ©2002 City of Mercer Island, All Rights Reserved. |
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The thirty developed and semi-developed parks, and numerous recreation and other community features in the City of Mercer Island are represented on this large-format map sheet. Highly detailed aerial photo map insets orient map readers to Luther Burbank Park, Mercerdale Park, and the Park on the Lid over Interstate 90. On the reverse side of the map the guide includes a matrix of park facilities, a calendar of the city's annual special events and community programs, a public art index, and other recreational and civic information. The King County GIS Center created the Park System Guide with the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Mercer Island Geographic Information System. The KCGIS Center thanks the City of Mercer Island for permission to post the map here in the Virtual Map Counter. Printed copies of the Mercer Island Park System Guide can be purchased for $1 at the Community Center at Mercer View, Mercer Island City Hall, and the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce. More (external links)
City of Mercer Island
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Luther Burbank Park | Regional Trails in King County
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map only: 17.6 Mb PDF text and photo layout only: 2.5Mb PDF Regional Trails Map complete: 19.9Mb PDF |
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The Regional Trails Map displays the routes of regionally significant off-road, multi-purpose trails within King County. Numerous trail-user amenities are also shown on the map, such as public parking at trailheads and along the trail routes, nearby transit facilities, restrooms, and public parks. Highways, arterial streets, cities, and major landmarks are identified for easy location of trails and for general reference. New with the 2008 edition of the map, the reverse side of the sheet includes a colorful description in text and photographs of the special characteristics of each of the primary regional trails. Additional text about the Regional Trails System, plus sources for more information, are provided to enhance users' access to and enjoyment of the wealth of recreational opportunities provided by the Regional Trails System. The map was developed, produced, and published by the King County Parks and Recreation Division with cartography and design by Parks and Recreation Division GIS and King County GIS Center Client Services. Map and text revision was completed in May 2008. Minor text and photo revisions were made in January 2011. Printed copies of the map are available for in-person pick-up at the King County Road Services Map Counter in the King Street Center in downtown Seattle. | Sammamish Valley Tourism & Recreation Map Guide
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This map guide features recreation amenities for tourists as well as local visitors to the cities of Redmond and Woodinville and the surrounding Sammamish Valley in King County. Concept and coordination of the guide was by the Redmond Tourism Task Force; design and production by the King County GIS Center. The cities of Redmond and Woodinville, and the King County Parks and Recreation Division contributed content. Published February 2005. | Vashon–Maury Island Parks & Natural Lands Map and Guide
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This recreation map and guide was created to promote outdoor opportunities available on Vashon-Maury Island. The map includes topographic detail to help users see the bluffs and stream systems in the area, while the guide includes a recreation chart for parks and facilities, photographs for a number of sites and descriptive text for things to see and do. The project was commissioned by the Vashon Park District and Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust. The map/guide is a joint production of the KCGIS Center, who created the map, and King County Parks, who provided the graphic design and recreation chart for the guide . Revised May 2009. | |
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