Saturday Morning Walk - Crestwood Park/Cross Kirkland Trail

About this event

Welcome to our off season. Bad weather happens, but i try not to let it stop us. Dangerous conditions, however, will cause me to cancel completely or change what we do. Please check in the morning of the event to see what is happening. Arm yourself for changeable weather. Please keep your RSVP up to date - even if you are on the waiting list. Please remember to be kind and respectful to all members of this group as well as other people and dogs you meet along the way. Do not allow your dog go up to other dogs or people without permission from those people and dog owners. Be mindful of your dog’s whereabouts and manage accordingly for the safety and comfort of all.

Please familiarize yourself with the posted hike before you sign up so that you know what you are getting into and can come prepared. Participation will be limited per rules of the trails and comfort level of host, so be courteous and only RSVP if you intend to show up.

Dogs must be leashed and poop scooped. (No bags left behind)

It’s been a few years, so let’s do a variation of this again. I have mapped out a route that will loop us back along the lake in Kirkland. We may or may not do exactly that , we may just do an out and back, but let’s see what the day brings. We will start at Crestwood Park and hike down to the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6798574869

Hiking Crestwoods Park Trail

This is a short, easy hike starting on Forbes Creek Drive. Start by climbing a 240 step staircase and then break into Crestwood Park. The trail system is extensive, offering many options to stroll around the hills of the park. Thick forest surrounds the park on the north, east and south sides, giving it a feeling of solitude despite being nestled in a city.

Trails branch into the forest to the north, east, and south, offering plenty of opportunity for exploration by budding hikers. Crestwoods Park Trail — Washington Trails Association (wta.org) Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail — Washington Trails Association (wta.org) Cross Kirkland Corridor – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov)

Passes, permits, parking fees: none Distance : 3-6 miles (you are free to turn around at any point) Elevation. Gain: none (there are some ups/downs)

Getting There

The park is located at 1818 6th Street in Kirkland.

From North End Hikes and Walks with Dogs