11 Best Bike Paths for Seattle-Area Kids on Wheels
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East Lake Sammamish Trail. Photo: Kate Missine
East Lake Sammamish Trail, Sammamish
Editor’s note: Starting in May 2026 through the end of the year, a portion of the East Lake Sammamish Trail will be closed to replace aging culverts under the trail between Louis Thompson Road Northeast and Northeast Inglewood Hill Road. This will split the trail into two sections with no detour around the closure.
The East Lake Sammamish Trail follows the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish from Redmond to Issaquah. It features pavement as well as conveniently located restrooms and seating. Take in pretty views of Lake Sammamish as you ride the trail, then have a picnic by the water. More seasoned cyclists can follow the route south toward Issaquah’s Gilman Boulevard or north to Redmond’s Marymoor Park.
Location: There are six designated access points, but our favorite way to reach the trail is through Sammamish Landing Park, located at 4607 East Lake Sammamish Pkwy. N.E. in Sammamish.
Trail details: The 11-mile trail is paved and wide.
Nearby: Bring your Discover Pass and explore Lake Sammamish State Park and its phenomenal destination playground in Issaquah, followed by a stroll through quaint Gilman Village.
Next trail: Rainier Trail
