Things to Do around Bellevue

Bellevue offers a range of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, and Hiking. The region features an extensive park system and access to diverse landscapes, from urban green spaces to mountain trails.

Bellevue features a growing network of protected bike lanes and multi-use trails. Notable routes include the Lake-to-Lake Trail, the Lake Washington Loop (approximately 50 miles), and the SR 520 Trail. For more details, consult the Cycling around Bellevue guide.

Running trails are available in various locations, such as the Mercer Slough Nature Park (with its 4-mile Periphery Trail), the Lake to Lake Trail, and the Downtown Park Loop. Bridle Trails State Park also offers approximately 28 miles of trails. The Running Trails around Bellevue guide provides further information.

Bellevue offers urban nature trails in parks like Mercer Slough Nature Park, Kelsey Creek Park, and the Bellevue Botanical Garden. For more challenging hikes, nearby areas such as Tiger Mountain and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildlands provide extensive trail systems. Explore options in the Hiking around Bellevue guide.

Bellevue provides several family-friendly options. Kelsey Creek Park offers a farm experience and nature education, while the Bellevue Botanical Garden provides accessible paths through diverse plant collections. Downtown Park features expansive lawns and a waterfall suitable for family outings.

Key natural features include Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish. Significant parks are the Bellevue Botanical Garden (53 acres), Mercer Slough Nature Park (320 acres of wetlands), and Downtown Park (21 acres). The city also maintains over 2,000 acres of forests and natural areas.

Bellevue's open space system includes approximately 92 miles of multi-use trails. These trails crisscross over 2,000 acres of forests and natural areas, connecting various parks and natural habitats throughout the city.

Bellevue is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 5,000 visitors having shared their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars based on over 120 ratings.

Yes, komoot offers several guides for Bellevue. These include Cycling around Bellevue, Road Cycling Routes around Bellevue, Running Trails around Bellevue, and Hiking around Bellevue.

Official information regarding Bellevue's parks and community services can be found on the City of Bellevue's website, specifically its Parks & Community Services section. For general inquiries, the phone number is 425-452-6800.

The Lake-to-Lake Trail is a signed bike route that spans Bellevue, connecting Lake Sammamish to Lake Washington. It passes through wetlands and over 800 acres of parkland, and links to major trail systems like the East Lake Sammamish Trail and the I-90 Trail.

Road cyclists can find challenging routes such as the 'Seven Summits of the Issaquah Alps loop.' More moderate rides include the 'Lake Washington Loop,' which is a touring bicycle route of approximately 50 miles with significant elevation gain. Refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Bellevue guide for more.

Easy hiking options include trails within the Bellevue Botanical Garden, which offers paved and well-maintained paths. Mercer Slough Nature Park also provides relatively flat trails through wetlands. The Easy hikes around Bellevue guide can assist in finding suitable routes.