8 Kid-Friendly Hikes Just 90 Minutes (or Less) From Seattle

The ravine experience at Bellevue Botanical Garden is a trail featuring a 150-foot steel suspension bridge. The bridge sways as visitors walk high over a ravine amid a second-growth forest of soaring conifers. Looking for more information about the plants you see? Try out the Interactive Garden feature using your phone. Scan or tap the markers placed throughout the garden to pull up information from the plant database. Look for birds and deer on this hikers-only trail and know that there are rare coyote sightings here. The garden is open daily from dawn to dusk, but leave your pooch home for this one as dogs are not allowed.

Length of trail/difficulty: This short hike is appropriate for all ages, although some children may decline to cross this sturdy yet gently swaying bridge. Also, explore 10 acres of gardens at this free-to-the-public botanical center.

Getting there: Find directions to the garden on the website. Find overflow parking at adjacent Wilburton Hill Park, where you’ll find a fun playground.

Next hike: Evans Creek

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