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

Next Generation Living at Ten Trails with Lennar 

Lennar is one of the nation’s first builders to offer a home specially designed for multigenerational living. Enjoy cost savings by sharing a home with family members and a myriad other benefits with this innovative new home style by the country’s largest home builder!

Two Homes Under One Roof 

The Ten Trails Bainbridge NextGen home comes with its own kitchenette, living area, full bathroom and separate side entrance so family members can have their own privacy while still being part of the larger home.

Benefits of Lennar’s Next Gen Home

There are plenty of benefits to living in a Next Generation Home by Lennar. Style and function meet in the gorgeous Bainbridge model with offers families flexible living spaces. By sharing a home and expenses, families can decrease their overall utility costs and home and yard care costs. In the case of families with young children, having a grandparent or other relative living in the home can also help decrease childcare costs–not to mention increasing quality time spent with family members. Tour the Bainbridge NextGen Home at Ten Trails in the Lennar Grand Model Showplex. 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com      

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  

Celebrate Spring Flowers with Nearby Festivals and Activities 

Early spring is here and local flower-themed spring festivals and events mark the celebration of the end of a lengthy, cold winter. If the grey skies have been bringing you down these past few months, these activities will be sure to brighten your day!

Hellebore Tea at Lake Wilderness Lodge, March 10^th at 2pm 

The Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation in Maple Valley will host its yearly fundraising event, the Hellebore Tea. Guests look forward to this festive occasion which pays homage to the hellebore flowers that bloom in late winter and early spring. Attendees wear creative hats, enjoy delightful tea-party food, and bid on silent auction items to benefit the Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation. Our very own Kate from the Ten Trails Welcome Center will be in attendance, joining the Lumberhouse Brewery table. For tickets and more information, send an email to info@lakewildernessarboretum.org.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, April 1-30

Now in its 36^th year, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival will run throughout the month of April. The festival includes a street fair, art shows, parade, fun runs, show gardens, gala, and much more. Don’t miss your opportunity to take a scenic drive through the valley to view fields of daffodils, irises, and tulips for as far as the eye can see! Make sure to bring a camera because these backdrops are definitely social-media-worthy! For more information, visit https://tulipfestival.org.

Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival, April 26-28

Hosted by the Seattle Center, the Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival commemorates the gift of 1,000 cherry trees that Japan bestowed upon the city in 1976. Attendees gain an understanding of Japanese cultural roots through live performances, visual arts, demonstrations, food, and hands-on activities. One highlight of the festival is the popular Taiko drummers show. Of course, cherry blossom viewing, known as Hanami, is the visual gift that keeps hundreds of thousands of guests returning to this festival year after year. For more information visit http://cherryblossomfest.org/   www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043

Nearby Hiking this Spring

As the days get longer and warmer, and your spring fever sets in, you might have the urge for a little hiking with the family. Listed below are five local hikes near Ten Trails that might be just what you need to ease the cabin fever this spring!

Mud Mountain Rim 

This trail can be found 17 miles from Ten Trails at the Mud Mountain Dam Recreation Site, not far from Enumclaw. This is a relatively easy hike, 4.2 miles each way. The recreation site offers a playground, picnic area, and family-friendly hiking. Vista sites near the park provide the opportunity to view the dam and White River below with the added bonus of free parking in the nearby lot!

Squak Mountain 

Part of the Issaquah Alps, the Squak Mountain trailhead is 19 miles from Ten Trails. This is moderate in difficulty and less crowded than the nearby Tiger Mountain trails. The hike is 6.6 miles roundtrip. A Discover Pass is required for parking at the trail head.

Pinnacle Peak (Mount Peak)

Not far from Enumclaw, this hike is about 20 miles from Ten Trails. This short but steep hike is two miles roundtrip and offers stunning views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding valley with free parking for hikers.

Federation Forest Trail 

Near the town of Greenwater, Federation Forest State Park can be found 26 miles from Ten Trails. This is a relatively easy roundtrip hike of five miles and begins with an Interpretive Center that is open April through October. This is a delightful trail through old growth forest, alongside the White River, that is great for a family day trip. A Washington State Parks Discover Pass is required for parking.

Snoquera Falls Loop 

For residents looking to venture a little further out this spring, the Snoquera Falls Loop trailhead parking lot can be found 38 miles from Ten Trails. The loop is a moderate roundtrip hike of 3.9 miles, peaking at a lovely waterfall that roars in the spring and trickles in the summer. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for hiking. There is no time like the present to discover what can be found just outside Your New Hometown! Happy trails! For more elevation details and maps to the above locations, go to the website for Washington Trails Association:  https://www.wta.org/ 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com

Plan Now for Spring/Summer Local CSA Memberships

Get the Freshest Produce of the Season

Spring is almost here and now is the best time to start researching and signing up for spring/summer CSA memberships! Local CSA memberships are a great way to get fresh, local produce either delivered to your home,  or picked up from a convenient dropoff location.  Local CSA’s offer weekly, or bi-weekly memberships, so you get the most fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables selected for you when they are in season! Some local CSA’s even offer other farm products like fresh-cut flowers, fresh eggs, and grass-fed beef.

Local Farms with CSA Memberships:

There are many farms close to Ten Trails that offer CSA memberships. Check out Local Harvest for a full listing. Some farms of note are:

The Mason Jar Farm

Located in nearby Enumclaw, the Mason Jar Farm opens for the season in May. The farm property also has a “farmstay” program where you can stay on-site in their bungalow, Airstream trailer or tipi and experience farm life firsthand.

Hell or High Water Farm

Also located in Enumclaw, Hell or High Water Farm has a CSA egg program with a pickup location in nearby Auburn.

Whistling Train Farm

Whistling Train Farm is located in Kent in the fertile land between the Burlington and Northern Pacific Railroad tracks. CSA members receive special perks like all you can pick peas, beans, and cut-flowers in their u-pick area, farm maps for self-guided tours, and farm pot-lucks and work parties! For a full listing of area farms, visit Local Harvest’s website.  www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043    

The Ten Trails Winter 2019 Newsletter is Here!

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!   www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043

Enumclaw’s Wine and Chocolate Festival

Enumclaw’s 11th Annual Wine and Chocolate Festival is returning to the local fairgrounds on February 1^st and 2^nd! A short, 20-minute drive will transport you from Ten Trails to Enumclaw for an opportunity to sip, swirl, sample, and shop. This popular event averages more than 2,000 attendees and features over 25 Washington State wineries, serving up to 80 wines for tasting. Chocolatiers, gift, and artisan vendors join the wineries in filling two buildings at the Enumclaw Expo Center. Each building features a stage with live musical entertainment as guests enjoy the festive atmosphere while they mingle and browse.

Ticket Information

There are several ticket purchase options for the Enumclaw Wine and Chocolate Festival! One-Day Admission: $30 Ticket good for Friday OR Saturday Two-Day Admission: $45 Ticket good for Friday & Saturday Designated Driver:  $10 Ticket good for Friday OR Saturday Each admission includes a commemorative wine glass and six complimentary wine tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets can be purchased at the event  at 10 tickets for $10. A designated driver ticket includes entry into the event and one bottle of water – it does not include a wine glass or tasting tickets. Advance admission tickets can be purchased at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3818107

Event Hours

The event takes place Friday, February 1^st   4 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Saturday, February 2^nd   2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Location

The Enumclaw Expo Center can be found on the fairgrounds at 45224 284th Ave SE, Enumclaw, Washington 98022

Additional Information

Beer tasting is also available, and parking is free. Bottles of wine can be purchased from wineries at the event for a discounted price. Ticketholders must be 21 years of age or older and present valid identification at the door. Visit the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/events/274874266493038/ Grab some friends, go to Enumclaw, and enjoy some gourmet chocolates, Washington wines, and live music. You deserve it! www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043  

Medical Facilities near Ten Trails

Quick and easy access to medical care is important when choosing a new place to call home. Ten Trails residents can count themselves lucky to have top-notch medical care just minutes from the community. See below for a list of nearby medical facilities! 

Hospitals and Emergency Rooms

MultiCare Covington Medical Center Covington, WA (6.8 miles away) 253-372-6500 www.multicare.org/Covington-medical-center St. Elizabeth Hospital (part of CHI Franciscan) Enumclaw, WA (8.7 miles away) 360-802-8800 www.chifranciscan.org/st-elizabeth-hospital   Valley Medical Center – UW Medicine Renton, WA (17.3 miles away) 425-228-3450 www.valleymed.org  

Urgent Care

Maple Valley Clinic – UW Medicine – Valley Medical Center Maple Valley WA ( 5.1 miles away) 425-696-3465 www.valleymed.org   MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care Covington, WA (7.1 miles away) 253-372-6600 www.indigourgentcare.com   MultiCare Covington Urgent Care Covington, WA (6.5 miles away) 253.372.7020 https://www.multicare.org/covington-urgent-care/   Covington Clinic South Urgent Care – UW Medicine – Valley Medical Center Covington, WA (6.5 miles away) 425.690.3435 www.valleymed.org/covingtonsuc/   Seattle Children’s South – Urgent Care Clinic Federal Way, WA (15.9 miles away) 206-987-2211 www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/urgent-care-clinic/locations/ www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043