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Trailhead Direct 2025 Update
Break out your hiking boots and get ready to explore Mount Si and the Issaquah Alps. King County’s Trailhead Direct, the transit-to-trails service on summer weekends and holidays, returns on Saturday, May 24. Trailhead Direct, King County’s transit-to-trails service, begins its eighth season on Memorial Day weekend. Trailhead Direct is operated by King County Metro in partnership with King County Parks and the Seattle Department … Read More Trailhead Direct 2025 Update
Take Transit to Nature All Year Long
Trailhead Direct has concluded for the 2024 season, but King County Metro offers various bus routes to access nature year-round. You can visit parks, trails, and beaches without a car, promoting outdoor accessibility and sustainable transportation options for the community.
Try Out Community Van On Us – Funding Available!
Thanks to ongoing funding for the Transit to Nature partnership and contributions from Amazon, King County Parks has limited funds to cover Community Van outings for organizations that serve people of color, immigrant, refugee, non-English speaking or English as a second language, disabled, LGBTQIA+, youth, elderly, and/or unincorporated King County residents through the end of 2024.
Take transit to nature with Community Van!
Like getting outside but don’t have a car? Want to get to nature but leave your car at home? Community Van is here to help you and your group get outdoors. ¿Le gusta estar al aire libre, pero no tiene un vehículo? ¿Quiere estar en la naturaleza, pero dejar su vehículo en casa? Community Van está aquí para ayudarle a usted y a su … Read More Take transit to nature with Community Van!
Hiking Tips & Preparedness
Trailhead Direct offers access to countless trails ranging from easy to strenuous. We want you to be safe during your hiking adventure whether it’s a casual walk on Cougar Mountain or a steep hike up Mailbox Peak. Here are some tips and tricks for what to bring, trip planning, and hiking etiquette.
Where can I acquire hiking gear?
There are many options for borrowing or purchasing affordable hiking gear in the King County region such as the WTA Gear Lending Library or Value Village. Check out our list of suggestions for places to outfit yourself for your next Trailhead Direct adventure!