Visit Bothell, Washington and journey back in time while touring historic homes and buildings. Let your imagination take flight on the banks of the Sammamish River, just 30 minutes from Seattle while bird watching at the wetlands, or enjoy shopping, feeding chickens and children’s train rides on the winding paths of the Country Village Shops. For cyclists, Bothell’s regional trail system includes more than 30 miles of paved and soft-surface paths, including several interconnecting trails.
Sammamish River Trail
- Spanning the stretch between Bothell and the city of Redmond, the Sammamish River Trail is a 10.9-mile paved trail that follows the river. The trail begins in Bothell at Blyth Park, where it intersects with the Burke-Gilman Trail. Other access points are at Bothell Landing, Jerry Wilmot Park in Woodinville and Sixty Acres Park and at the trail’s end. Along the trail, you’ll have views across the valley to the Cascade foothills with Mount Rainier in the distance. This multiuse trail is also used by walkers, joggers and skaters. The section from Northeast 175th Street in Woodinvlle to Marymoor Park is also open to equestrian use.
Burke-Gilman Trail
- The Burke-Gilman Trail runs more than 18 miles, from Bothell to Seattle, beginning at the Sammamish River. This lengthy regional trail follows a historic railroad route along the north shore of Lake Washington, passing through the cities of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, and continuing through Seattle to the Lake Washington Ship Canal before ending at Shilshole Bay on Seattle’s western shore. Cyclists on the Burke-Gilman can see or stop at the Ship Canal, Lake Union, Lake Washington and the Seattle neighborhoods of Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, View Ridge and the University District. The Burke-Gilman Trail is paved and is off-road except for a short section in Ballard. Because the trail is open to pedestrian and bike traffic, be prepared to share this popular path with strollers, joggers, walkers, skaters and other cyclists.
Tolt Pipeline Park Trail
- Part of the King County Regional Trails system, the Tolt Pipeline Park Trail begins at the Sammamish River Trail and extends out into the West Snoqualmie Valley to Duvall. This 13.7-mile gravel trail follows the Tolt Water Pipeline’s access road through neighborhoods and natural areas. The trails passes Norway Hill, wineries and breweries in Woodinville, the equestrian estates in Hollywood Hills, the Snohomish River and the neighborhoods of Bear Creek and Trilogy. Expect regular road crossings and a moderate grade during the first 1.5 miles. This rustic route is open to foot traffic, bicyclists and equestrians.
North Creek Trail
- A little more than 2 miles long, the North Creek Trail is a useful connector trail, linking the Sammamish River Trail to the University of Washington Bothell, Cascadia Community College and southern Snohomish County. The North Creek Trail begins as a paved trail, starting at the Sammamish River Trail, near State Road 522 at the intersection of Woodinville Drive and Northeast 113th Avenue. The trail passes the university and college campuses and turns to a paved and soft-surface trail after crossing Interstate 405. At 120th Avenue Northeast, a paved spur connects to the North Creek Sports Fields. The North Creek Trail is used by cyclists, walkers and joggers. The Bothell section of the North Creek Trail ends at the Bothell-Everett Highway and picks up again north of the city in Mill Creek.
