Thanks to everyone who came out for our second annual Hometown Holiday event yesterday and a BIG congratulations to our winners of the Light Up Your Hometown Contest: Clark Griswold Family Christmas – Jose Enciso Classical Christmas – John Hoyt See it from the Moon- Shellyn Moore Tis the Reason for the Season – Denise and Chris Mackey The fun never stops at Ten Trails! Follow us on Hometown Social for updates on our next event!

Ten Trails Nearby Points of Interest

Ten Trails enjoys a prime location, nestled close to the foothills and near some of the area’s best recreational sites. This new master planned community is also conveniently located near shopping, dining, and medical services. Read more to find out just a few great places that are nearby Your New Hometown!

Black Diamond Open Space

Ten Trails is located just minutes from Black Diamond Open Space, one of the area’s premier destinations for mountain bike enthusiasts.  The newly-expanded King County park offers 1,240 acres of parks and trail space for Ten Trails residents to explore.

Lake Sawyer

Within walking or biking distance to the community lies Lake Sawyer, the fourth largest natural lake in King County. Lake Sawyer offers opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming and motor-boating, and is the site of one of the area’s best Independence Day fireworks shows.

Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

One of the area’s largest ski resorts is located just an hour drive from Ten Trails. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort offers runs for skiers of all levels with programs available for beginning skiers of all ages. The resort’s 2019-2020 ski season is gearing up, with snow accumulation already beginning to form at the mountain’s base.

Maple Valley Four Corners

Maple Valley Four Corners is a shopping center located just minutes away from Ten Trails off Hwy 169. The complex has several anchor stores including Fred Meyer, Safeway, and Johnson’s Home and Garden. Four Corners offers many of the retail stores and services Ten Trails residents need including dry cleaning, restaurants, medical offices, dog-grooming and more.

Kent Station

About 25 minutes from Ten Trails, Kent Station is more than a shopping destination for Ten Trails residents. This “open air urban village” has restaurants, services, a satellite office for Green River College, and a train station for the Sounder commuter train which takes riders north to Seattle, or south to Tacoma. The Sounder is a great commuting option for residents of Ten Trails who work in downtown Seattle. www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043

Join us for Our Hometown Social Event at Ten Trails July 26^th 

It’s time for another Hometown Social at Ten Trails! Meet your friends and neighbors in our Civic Park for an evening of fun, food, and entertainment!

Hometown Social with Sunset Market Friday, July 26

Our Hometown Social on July 26^th  features music by the Blue Wave Band, delicious food from local food trucks, a vendor market with more than 30 vendor booths, a beer garden, and bouncy houses.  Join us from 6 to 9 pm in our Civic Park!

Free Food Truck Meal Giveaway 

Prior to our event, tour any of our 12 model homes, register your name and email address, and you will receive a coupon for a free meal valued at up to $12 at one of our Hometown Social food trucks! Stop by our Welcome Center to grab a map to the model homes and learn more about the community from our friendly team.

Attend Events all Summer Long at Ten Trails 

Can’t make it this Friday? Save the date for any of our upcoming summer events like our Sunset Market on August 9^th with special performance by country music star, Aaron Crawford! We will have another Hometown Social event on August 23^rd, and our Fall Harvest event on September 14th. In addition to our events, be sure to attend one of our free yoga classes, held in our Village Green every Sunday through August 25^th from 1 to 2 pm. www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043  

Ten Trails Hometown Social Movie Night: Friday June 28^th

Join us on Friday, June 28^th for our very first Hometown Social event of the summer season featuring a screening of The Sandlot in our Civic Park! The movie begins at dusk, but the fun starts at 6 pm! We will have bouncy houses, yard games, food trucks, more than 25 vendors, and a beer garden, making for a fun night for every member of the family.

Food Trucks and Vendors

Bring your appetite because we will have plenty of food to enjoy at Hometown Social! Grab dinner from the Gypsy Doggs hot dog trailer, the KC Deez BBQ truck, or the Big Boys Filipino Food Truck. Finish off your meal with some freshly-popped kettle corn!

Activities for All Ages

There’s fun to be had for all ages at Hometown Social! In addition to the movie, we will have yard games like corn hole, and our bocce ball and basketball courts will be open for play. Head to our beer garden for a tasty adult beverage any time starting at 6 pm.  All vendors and the beer garden will be open until the movie is over! To learn more, follow us on Facebook, @TenTrailsHometownSocial, and to find out about upcoming summer events at Ten Trails! 360-469-4043 www.TenTrails.com  

Read all the latest news and information on this new master-planned community, located in Southeast King County! Featuring new single family homes, modern duplexes townhomes, parks, trails and a retail village!  

The Black Diamond Library: A Great Local Resource for Ten Trails Families 

Black Diamond has been committed to providing library services to residents since the first library opened in a city hotel in 1917. The current Black Diamond Library is just a one-mile walk or bike ride from Ten Trails at 24707 Roberts Drive, and is a wonderful resource for the whole family! The library, which is affiliated with the King County Library System, is dedicated to supporting families in the area with activities for kids like arts and crafts, Lego creative play, story time, and a family book club in Spanish.

Summer Reading Program

Kids of all ages are invited to participate in the Summer Reading Program at the Black Diamond Library. This year’s activities, story time, and performances are all about the wonders of space. Designed to keep kids reading during summer break, the schedule is packed full of space-related crafts, music, puppet shows and more. See the schedule listed below for each Summer Reading Program activity.

Friends of the Black Diamond Library

Friends of the Black Diamond Library is an organization that supports library programming by raising funds with an annual book sale and an annual plant sale. This volunteer organization is an invaluable part of the success of the library and the activities provided for the community! Anyone interested in membership should contact the library at (360) 886-1105.

Library Amenities 

Visitors will find the library well-equipped with computers, printers, Wi-Fi, photocopier/scanner, and a 24-hour book drop, as well as a large selection of books for check out with a KCLS library card.

Schedule of Events for Summer Reading Program at the Black Diamond Library

There’s always something going on at the Black Diamond Library! Ten Trails residents have plenty of local, family-friendly library activities to choose from this summer. June 1^st, 11am-12:30pm Galaxy Coaster Art (Ages 15 and older) Learn how to make a colorful galaxy coaster. Pre-registration is required. June 24^th, 10:30-11:30 am Story Time with Stay & Play (All ages welcome with adult/caregiver) June 24^th, 2-4pm Summer Reading Kickoff (All ages welcome) The Destination Space Show Music, dance, and mystery! Stay after the show for treats and fun! July 1st, 10:30-11:30 am Story Time with Stay & Play (All ages welcome with adult/caregiver) July 2nd, 2-3 pm (ages 5-11) Blast It: Rocket Fuel Reactions Science Workshop, presented by KidsQuest Museum experiment with chemical reactions and design and build a ready-to-launch rocket. July 8th, 10:30-11:30 am Story Time with Stay & Play (All ages welcome with adult/caregiver) July 11th, 2-3:30 pm (Ages 5 and up) How to Paint a Planet Art Workshop Solar system watercolor painting July 15, 10:30-11:30 am Star’s Big Dream Puppet Show (All ages welcome) Presented by Penny’s Puppet Productions. July 17th, 2-3 pm The Wonders of Space Show (All ages welcome) Comedy/Variety Show July 22nd, 10:30-11:30 am Story Time with Stay & Play (All ages welcome with adult/caregiver) July 25^th, 2-3 pm Alien Invasion Concert (All ages welcome) Music, comedy, and puppets July 29th, 10:30-11:30 am Story Time with Stay & Play (All ages welcome with adult/caregiver) August 5^th 10:30-11:30 am Story Time with Stay & Play (All ages welcome with adult/caregiver) August 6^th, 2-3pm Suited for Space Science Workshop (Ages 8 and up) Presented by Museum of Flight August 10, 11am-noon Multicultural Moon Tales (All ages welcome) Moon stories and craft project August 12^th, 2-3:30 pm Shooting Stars Workshop (Ages 8 and up) Learn about shooting stars and create a craft project www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043

Five of the Area’s Best Spring Mountain Bike Rides 

Did you know that mountain bikers from all over the Pacific Northwest flock to this area for a world-class riding experience? The region between Issaquah and Black Diamond is a mecca for mountain biking at all ability levels. We are fortunate to have these opportunities right outside our doorstep! Here are some of the most popular local trail systems for your springtime ride.

Lake Sawyer Trails 

The Lake Sawyer bike system is  located the area on the west side of Hwy 169 in Black Diamond,  on a mix of private property and King County Parks land. It consists of a web of cross-country trails including some ladder bridges, drops, and other free-ride obstacles with plenty of tight and twisty single-track routes. You won’t find hard climbs here, but there are a few shorter, steep climbs covered in tree roots. As well as some scenic viewpoints. The Lake Sawyer trail network connects to Black Diamond Open Space, Summit Ridge, and Henry’s Ridge.

Henry’s Ridge Natural Area

The official King County name for the Henry’s Ridge Natural Area Trail is the Maple Ridge Highlands Open Space Trail.  In Maple Valley, this network of trails is similar to the Lake Sawyer system with more climbing and descending. This is a suitable spring ride because it boasts good-draining soil and tree cover, keeping the trails from getting too muddy. There are currently eight miles of trails with new trails coming soon.

Black Diamond Open Space Trails 

On the north end of Black Diamond near Maple Valley, Black Diamond Open Space is 1,240 acres of popular riding trails. You’ll find the area’s parking lot on the east side of Hwy 169. Less technical and more flat than other local parks, this is the most family-friendly ride on this list.

Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park 

Duthie Hill Park in nearby Issaquah consists of 136 acres in a thick evergreen forest on the Sammamish Plateau. It was designed specifically for mountain-biking and is the most-visited mountain bike trail system in the state. The park offers several activity options including technical free-ride trails and XC trails that can be connected into a 5-mile loop. Technical riders will enjoy the progressive jump lines and skill-building features like drops of varying heights, tables and step-down jumps. Although beginners are welcome at Duthie, moderate and advanced riders will love this park!

Tiger Mountain

Tiger mountain offers 12 miles of intermediate to advanced trails plus some fire roads. Riders usually begin by taking the fire road up 3.5 miles to the East Tiger summit then descend via single-track or take a loop on the lower mountain. The climb to the summit takes a lot of effort and is considered quite challenging but worth the Mt. Rainier view on clear days.

Learn More about Nearby Mountain Biking

The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is a great resource for all things mountain biking. Visit this site to learn about these rides and all the others in Washington. This is where you can find maps and directions to help you find your next spring mountain bike adventure…Have fun! 360-469-4043 www.TenTrails.com  

Nearby Places to Walk Your Dog

Ten Trails has a number of paved and unpaved trails and pathways that are popular for dog walking. When complete, the community will have about 14 miles of trails for residents to enjoy, with ten distinct type of trails within the community. In addition to the miles of trails and walkways in Ten Trails, there are also a number of nearby parks and trails that are ideal for walking the family dog!

Soos Creek Trail

Soos Creek Trail is located in nearby Kent and offers 12 miles of paved walkways through woodlands and wetlands for you and your dog to explore. Soos Creek Trail is part of the King County Trail System and connects to the Lake Youngs Trail. Because it is multi-use, don’t be surprised if you also see bikers and even riders on horseback while out on your dog walk.

Cedar River Trail

The Cedar River Trail begins in downtown Renton and follows an old railroad corridor which runs alongside the Cedar River. The nearly-16-mile trail culminates close to Ten Trails in Maple Valley. Portions of the trail are paved, and some is packed gravel, and it offers beautiful views of the river and seasonal salmon migrations. The trail connects to the 3.5-mile Green to Cedar Rivers Trail, also known as Lake Wilderness Trail and is ideal for dog walking.

Lake Wilderness Trail/Future Green to Cedar Rivers Trail

An extension of the Cedar River Trail, the Green to Cedar Rivers/Lake Wilderness Trail is a 3.5-mile gravel pathway that leads to Maple Valley’s Wilderness Lake and the Lake Wilderness Arboretum.  This trail ends at a railroad crossing, but reappears a few blocks later at the trails for Black Diamond Open Space. King County has plans on their website to extend this trail with a northern and southern segment, the latter of which will run adjacent to the Ten Trails property.

Lake Youngs Trail

Lake Youngs Trail is about 10 miles long and is located in Renton at Petrovitsky Park. The trail offers gently rolling hills for you and your dog to get some exercise, and follows along a reservoir. For this trail and for all trails located in King County, dog-walkers must keep their pets on a leash. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043

Visit Nearby Lake Wilderness Park 

There’s always something to do right outside your door at Ten Trails! With so many parks and green spaces nearby, you and your family members have your pick of places for outdoor recreation! Lake Wilderness Park has amenities suited for all ages, and also is a featured stop along King County’s Green to Cedar River Trail. This popular area trail is set to be expanded by the county, with the new southern segment of the trail reaching  Flaming Geyer Park, and running right alongside our community!

Acres of Park Land Right Outside Your Doorstep

Just a few minutes from Ten Trails is one of the area’s largest regional parks. Lake Wilderness Park is 117 acres of preserved forestland, shoreline, wetlands and, of course, the large freshwater lake. In addition to the natural features, the park also has play structures, tennis courts, a boat launch, and picnic shelters which are available to rent for parties or private events.

Lake Wilderness Events 

Lake Wilderness Park is the site of events held throughout the spring and summer months including the Fishing Derby put on by the Maple Valley/Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce. This year’s derby will be held on April 26^th and Ten Trails is a title sponsor! The park is also the location for the annual Maple Valley Days festival held July 7-9^th  as well and the July 4^th Fireworks Celebration.

Lake Wilderness Arboretum 

Located alongside Lake Wilderness Park is the Lake Wilderness Arboretum, home to beautiful display gardens as well as a forest reserve and children’s discovery forest. The arboretum is open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk, with 42 acres of gardens and forest trails to explore. The King County Green to Cedar River Trail, runs directly through the arboretum, with plans for it to eventually connect to the trails “Southern Segment” which is planned to run alongside the western boundary of Ten Trails. www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043      

It’s almost time for the running and wearing o’ the green! Start a new tradition of a St. Patrick’s Day family race. There are many local opportunities available for Ten Trails Residents. Here are just a few of them:

Enumclaw St. Paddy’s Day 5k Race Enumclaw, WA

March 16, 2019 https://www.databarevents.com/enumclawstpaddysday5k  

Finaghty’s St. Patty’s Day Race 5K

Snoqualmie WA March 16 https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/128605  

ShamROCKin’ 5K and kids’ Run 

March 16 Joint Base Lewis-Mccord, Tacoma More Information Here  

St. Patty’s Day Fun Run 5K/10K

Puyallup, WA March 16 More information here  

Woodinville Leprechaun Leap 5K and kids’ Run

Woodinville, WA March 16 https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Woodinville/LeprechaunLeap5KRunWalk  

St Paddy’s Day Run

March 16 1K/5K/10K/Half Marathon/Relay Tacoma, WA http://stpaddyruntacoma.com/  

St. Patrick’s Day Dash 5K

March 17 Seattle, WA http://stpatsdash.com/ www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043