Later this year, the city of Woodinville expects to finalize a $1.1 million purchase of corridor from the Port of Seattle. There are a few nice spots for lake Washington/Mountain view. Eastrail is built to welcome everyone, with wide, flat trails, amazing scenery, and lots of ways to connect with neighbors and the world around us. Redmond purchased their fraction in 2010, and phased out improvements over five stages. The southern end is a little vague for access. This effort will require several major infrastructure projects, including: I-405 overpass (open 2024), Wilburton Trestle rehabilitation (open 2024), NE 8th Street bridge (open 2023). This project will also establishfuture pedestrian and bicycle facilities along 139th Avenue Northeast from Eastrail to the existing sidewalk and bike lane on 139th Avenue Northeast. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Kirkland Municipal Code 19.40.020CKC Trail Use. Cross Kirkland Corridor. The RCC trail connects the East Lake Sammamish, Bear Creek, and Sammamish River Trails. The 800 sq. Where:The connection follows the east side of Willows Road from Eastrail down to Northeast 124th Street. Denny Park offers hiking trails, BBQs, covered structures for picnics Juanita Bay Park abounds with flora and fauna and features views of Forbes Creek Wetland, Juanita Named after the David E. Brink, the Kirkland parks director responsible for establishing many other Big Finn Hill Park is part of the King County Parks system, but luckily for Kirkland, it lies within Heritage Park is a precious piece of Kirkland history! Triplett, who spearheaded the citys at-first controversial purchase of the corridor after joining the city in 2010, said his preference would be for the corridor to become one of the greenest transportation pathways in the country by adding something more environmentally friendly than buses. On Saturday, the longest stretch of trail on the Eastside Rail Corridor officially opens in Kirkland. Give it a try! It makes possible a 42-mile multi-modal corridor that, when completed, will stretch from Renton to Snohomish. Mostly trails, some walking through neighborhoods. Kirkland Neighbors Invited To Weigh In On Houghton Village Property, USPS Hiring New Carriers In 6 Puget Sound Cities To Improve Service, The Greatest Purim Carnival and Fundraiser for Kirkland's only progressive Jewish community, New Grants To Improve Shellfish Habitats In WA, Meteorological Spring Arrives In Seattle On A Chilly Note, Postal Service Job Fairs Scheduled For March Around Puget Sound, Check Out These Homes For Sale In Kirkland. CKC Master Plan Welcome to the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC), a 5.75-mile corridor through the heart of Kirkland and the first improved section of the Eastside Rail Corridor, now called Eastrail. It is a great route to explore Kirkland by foot or bike. View bench pricing information. The latest updates about Eastrail progress are available on the King County website. Go Eastrail! Once completed, this 42-mile recreational trail will connect the Cedar River Trail and Lake to Sound Trail with the SR 520 Trail, the I-90 Trail, Redmond Central Connector the Cross Kirkland . It offers 316 acres with 3,000 Named after Kirkland's city founder, Peter Kirk Park hosts Lake Washington and Juanita High School Watershed Park is tucked away in south Kirkland like a carefully held secret waiting to be Waverly Beach Park is a stunning 2.76 lakefront park with 490 lineal feet of shoreline on Lake 132nd Square Park is a beloved community asset! You can also head to the five-mile Cross Kirkland Corridor and nearby 19-mile Sammamish River Trail, which are popular with joggers, walkers, and cyclists alike. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. Google, a major employer in the area, has a campus in the Houghton neighborhood. To reserve the amphitheater, contact Dave Tomson of SRM Development at425-629-4437ordave@srmdevelopment.com. The first two phases of RCC construction have been completed and include a 2.3-mile regional trail, with park amenities covering nearly 12 acres in Downtown Redmond, the restoration of a trestle crossing across the Sammamish River, and a trail connection between Downtown and Willows Road and the Sammamish River Trail. Certain crosswalks along the trail are protected with rapid flashing beacons. Newly renovated Juanita Beach is one of Kirkland's most popular parks! This trail uses the old North Pacific Railroad grade as a quiet place for Kirkland residents to stretch their legs, and is a part of the partially-completed 42-mile Eastrail. The compact-gravel path that starts at South Kirkland Park-and-Ride travels north past schools, parks, a growing Google campus thats expected to have a public recreation area by May, the soon-to-open Chainline Brewing, and most of the citys neighborhoods before ending two blocks east of Totem Lake Park. Accessibility: There are 12 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Northeast 37th Court at the south end of the trail. | Download for iOS | Download for Android, This trail uses the old North Pacific Railroad grade as a quiet place for Kirkland residents to stretch their legs, and is a part of the partially-completed 42-mile Eastrail. The second phase of the trail, spanning 1.3 miles, continues the trail from the Sammamish River to the Willows business district. Cross Kirkland Corridor: this trail starts at 1 mile along NE 124th Street to the west of the Sammamish River Trail in Kirkland. Current Status: 2.5 miles of trail connect Kirkland to 145th in Woodinville. Repurposed Capital Improvement Program Park Projects$1,500,000. The rail-trail is part of the developing 42-mile Eastside Rail Corridor network, stretching from Renton to Snohomish. Downtown and close to many restaurants and shops, Marina Park features a sandy beachperfect to get Saint Edward State Park spans areas of both Kirkland and Kenmore. KIRKLAND, WA Work is underway on a new section of the Eastrail, which will connect the Cross Kirkland Corridor with the Sammamish River Trail, linking the trail network between Kirkland and Woodinville. Redmond is seeking funding to complete the third and final phaseof the Redmond Central Connector along the east side of Willows Road from Northeast 124th Street to Northeast 100th Street--where Phase II ends. 1 Block to the Brand New Kirkland Urban, PCC, Google. Great trail for running. [Learn More], Current Status: 5.75 miles of gravel trail through the heart of Kirkland (owned by City of Kirkland), Future Connections: The Totem Lake Connector will be a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that connects the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) where it is currently severed by a complex intersection (Construction to be completed in 2022). The CKC is part of a regional network that includes trails, transit, and regional utilities. In 0.4 miles, turn right onto 12th Avenue, which soon becomes 110th Avenue NE. Fresh and ripe. Was a bit disappointed scenery wasnt prettier. Adopters include Kirkland neighborhood associations, businesses, individuals, familiesand community service groups. Just make sure to give yourself an extra few yards of stopping distance. King County bought trail rights to most of the corridor from the Port of Seattle, which has been selling off portions of the corridor since it purchased trail and rail easements directly from BNSF. [Learn More]. The county, the Port of Seattle, Sound Transit, Woodinville, Redmond and Kirkland are all in different stages of planning separate segments, and deciding how pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation might mix. This phase is currently is in the design phase, with construction anticipated to start in 2024. Kirkland has been a true leader in recognizing the promise and the opportunity offered by the deliberate development of the Eastside Rail Corridor! The trail follows along the border of Provo City and Orem City passing under 4480 N connecting residential and business areas. 5.75-mile corridor through the heart of Kirkland and the first improved section of the Eastside Rail Corridor, now called. This trail is super convenient. 520 Bike and Pedestrian Path: the two trails meet up at the Redmond Town Center Open Space in Redmond. Awesome Walk Score, this is a prime spot to be to enjoy all that Downtown Kirkland has to offer. Volunteers have adopted quarter-mile segments of the Corridor and pledged to remove litter twice per year. Eventually it will connect to the Cross Kirkland Corridor north of NE 124th Street. The Spring District/120th and Wilburton Stations on the 2 Line will offer easy access to the Eastrail. Starting in the late 1900s, the rail line was used primarily by light industrial companies such as Boeing. Hed also like to see a unique mode of transportation on the corridorto attract more tech companies like Google to stay and grow in the city. Earlier in August, the Eastrail opened a new section linking the Cross Kirkland Corridor and the Sammamish River Trail and connecting Kirkland and Woodinville with a continuous trail for the first time. From 1993 to 2007, the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train also used the tracks. A bit busy in the Houghton area, otherwise great. The Cross Kirkland Corridor is a compacted crushed gravel 5.75 mile segment of the Eastside Rail Bridle Trails State Park is 489-acre Washington state park in the Bridle Trails neighborhood of Named after Orion Denny, O.O. In Kirkland, the rails and ties were removed in 2013. He said the county has also studied the affordability of connecting Eastside Rail Corridor trails to the Sammamish River Trail, Tolt Pipeline Trail, 520 Trail, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail on Interstate 90, the Lake-to-Lake Trail in Bellevue, the Lake-to-Sound Trail and Cedar River Trail. 1000 ft. Nice option to avoid traffic on a bike. Future Connections: The final phase of the project will extend 1.6 miles north to connect with the Cross Kirkland Corridor and Woodinville across NE 124th Street. The CKC is part of a regional network that includes trails, transit, and regional utilities. Snoqualmie Valley trail. The deal closed on April 13, 2012. 123 5th Ave Complications with the railroad company stalled that vision. Some views of Lake Washington. The Eastrail now serves as a home for many services that you rely on every day including sewer, power, and internet. As farming expanded during the early to mid-1900s, trains began to haul agricultural products. But on Saturday, the longest stretch of trail so far officially opens as the 5.75-mile Cross Kirkland Corridor. Kirkland is working with King County on plans to remove the rails and build an interim trail alongEastrailfrom the Cross Kirkland Corridor at 132nd Avenue Northeast to Willows Road. Kirkland, Washington 98034 The Eastside Rail Corridor (ERC) is 42 miles of former rail line that was first developed in 1904 as part of theLake Washington Belt Line. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Walkers don't always pick up after their dogs so watch out. The Carterville Road Trail can be accessed at 4800 N behind the Ancestry and Vivint buildings. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. This line extended from Renton to Snohomish and was initially used to haul coal and lumber. Since the old BNSF tracks were ripped out more than a year ago and its large-rock gravel was pushed to the side to make way for the $3.6 million interim trail, Kirkland residents Paul and Sue Beeson have been taking daily walks on the citys first regional trail, while joggers and bike commuters pass them by. It is part of what will eventually become a 42-mile route connecting Renton and Snohomish County, dubbedEastrail. CKC Trail Map In June 2014, the City Council adopted theCross Kirkland Corridor Master Plan, and construction of the interim pathway followed shortly thereafter. Repurposed Capital Improvement Program Transportation Projects$1,000,000. 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