Bocce Ball Tips and Tricks

Interested in utilizing the new bocce ball courts at Ten Trails but don’t know how to play? We have got you covered! Check out the infographic below for a quick and easy way to get started playing bocce ball. For more detailed information on the game, contact our friends at the Auburn Bocce Club! 

Get a Grip

The right grip is the key to making a good toss in the game of bocce ball. Before releasing the ball, spread your fingers out evenly around the ball to support its weight, and make sure to not apply any pressure with your thumb. Your thumb should only be used to guide the direction of the ball.

New Bocce Courts in the Ten Trails Civic Park

Ten Trails residents are lucky to have brand new bocce ball courts to use at the new Civic Park! Along with our amazing playground, complete with hammock swing and hill slide, we also have new, gravel-covered courts for your enjoyment. Don’t have a bocce set? Ask to borrow one from the staff at the Ten Trails Welcome Center!

Practice Makes Perfect

Don’t give up if you’re not great at the game right from the start! Becoming an expert at this game takes time, patience and lots of practice! Need more information? Check out our infographic below! www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043

Five Hikes Near Ten Trails that are Fun for the Whole Family

In addition to our miles of trails located within the community, Ten Trails is conveniently located just minutes from some of the area’s best hiking trails. You and your family will have endless opportunities to get outside and explore the great outdoors on nearby hikes when you are a resident of this new, master-planned community!

Poo Poo Point – Chirico Trail

Located in nearby Issaquah, Poo Poo Point’s Chirico Trail boasts 3.8 miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of 1,760 feet. Short, but intense, the hike is worth the view at the top, which gives hikers a pretty impressive view of Mt. Rainier, as well as plenty of opportunity for watching hangliders take off on clear days.

Twin Falls

Just a short drive up Highway 18 from Ten Trails, Twin Falls is a perfect day hike for  kids! The entire hike is just 2.6 miles roundtrip and offers views of the upper and lower falls. Most importantly, the trail is well-maintained and hiking is free with your Washington Discover Pass. At the end, cool off in a dip in the south fork of the Snoqualmie River.

Mailbox Peak

Mailbox Peak is definitely the most difficult hike on this list, therefore,  save it for older kids. At 9.4 miles roundtrip and a 4,000-foot elevation gain,  you will want to make sure to head out early to the trailhead, which is located in North Bend. Don’t forget to bring something to leave behind in the mailbox which is installed at the summit. Hikers are treated to views of Mt. Rainer and the Middle Fork Valley.

Franklin Ghost Town

Ten Trails is nestled in beautiful, historic Black Diamond and located just minutes from the town of Franklin. Once a booming coal-mining town, Franklin is now owned by King County and is part of the Green River Gorge Conservation Area. For a small parking fee, hikers can explore the ruins of old buildings and view coal car tracks and cables hidden among the forest. History buffs can also contact the Black Diamond Museum for a schedule of their upcoming historical tours of Franklin.

Rattlesnake Ledge

Lastly, located in the Snoqualmie, North Bend area, Rattlesnake Ledge is an extremely popular local hike, so visit on weekdays if possible, or go early to avoid the crowds. At only four miles roundtrip, this hike is accessible for kids and provides sweeping view of Rattlesnake Lake. www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043

Ten Trails a Proud Sponsor of Black Diamond Labor Days

Ten Trails is proud to once again sponsor the Black Diamond Labor Days festival! For three days on Labor Day weekend, the City of Black Diamond honors its history with this historical celebration. Originally, a Fourth of July celebration for the coal-mining families in the city, Black Diamond Labor Days was moved to Labor Day weekend after WWII. For more information on the history of the Labor Days Festival, visit the Black Diamond Museum! 

Rural Simplicity Meets Modern Conveniences in this New Master-Planned Community

In the new master-planned community of Ten Trails, residents enjoy modern conveniences and style in a rural setting. Feel like you are on vacation and away from all of the hustle and bustle of the city when you relax in your new Ten Trails home, complete with modern amenities like 1 gig internet speed wired to every single home, and unique technological features in homes like the Lennar Wifi-certified smart homes.  Throughout the community, find modern amenities and built-in conveniences like our retail shopping space, coming soon to the community, as well as parks, trails and gas fire pits in our common gathering spaces.

Be Part of a Historic Community in Black Diamond, WA

As a resident of Ten Trails, you are also part of the larger Black Diamond Community. Close-knit and rooted in rich history, the city honors it’s longstanding traditions like Miner’s Day and Labor Days and celebrates its coal-mining history at the downtown Black Diamond Museum. 

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Ten Trails Live Music Event: Hometown Hoedown August 24th from 6-9 pm

Ten Trails is having another big family-friendly, live music event in our Civic Park and this time we are opening up the new Village Green for a Hometown Hoedown country music event! Bring your cowboy boots and hat for a night of live music by local country music star, Aaron Crawford, along with bouncy houses for the kids, games, food trucks, face-painting, and more than 20 vendors selling local goods and crafts!

Live Music and Fun for the Entire Family

Hometown Hoedown, like the prior two “Hometown Social” events at Ten Trails, are family-friendly! We will have free activities for the kids including games, face-painting and bouncy-houses and our playground and sports courts will be open all evening for kids of all ages to enjoy.

Aaron Crawford Performs Live in the Ten Trails Village Green

Ten Trails is opening its brand new Village Green park for a live performance by Aaron Crawford. This local country musician will play three sets, during the event, which is from 6-9 pm on August 24th.  Learn more about Aaron Crawford,  hear his music, or buy merchandise on his website. www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043

Family-Friendly Fun at Enumclaw Sundays on Cole Street

Ten Trails is located just a few minutes’ drive from the City of Enumclaw where residents can find quaint gift shops, bakeries, coffee bars, restaurants, clothing stores and more. During the summer months from early July to late August, the city hosts “Sundays on Cole Street,” a outdoor, open market to promote its local businesses.

Visit Local Vendor Booths and Enjoy Live Music

Sundays of Cole Street is more than just an outdoor market, however. In addition to vendor tents, that sell hand-crafted jewelry, crafts, wood project, vintage items, artwork and skincare, they also have a performance stage featuring live music. On certain Sundays, visitors can tour vintage trailers.

Dine in Downtown Enumclaw

After enjoying all the fun at Sundays on Cole, take the family to one of Enumclaw’s many restaurants. Downtown Enumclaw is full of places to eat, offering a wide variety of fare. Don’t miss the historic Mint Restaurant and Ale House,  with it’s 28 beers on tap, as well as Il Siciliano,  an quiet Italian restaurant off the main road which tempts passersby with delicious scents of garlic and simmering marinara sauce. With so many things to do nearby, Ten Trails residents will have an easy time finding ways to spend their summer months! Don’t miss your chance to experience this great local event before summer’s end! www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043

Visit Nearby Sweet Briar Farm

Just around the corner from Ten Trails, residents can visit Sweet Briar Farm, where you can pick your own produce! Owner Emily offers seasoning picking for everything from cut flowers to herbs and berries! Follow their Facebook page to see what is in season at this picturesque local farm. Sweet Briar Farm doesn’t just feature produce, herbs and flowers. There are also some friendly resident sheep, chickens and ducks. When in season, visitors can also purchase fresh duck or chicken eggs in addition to the bounty of vegetables and fruits from the farm. Residents of this brand new, master-planned community enjoy many fantastic local activities as well as amenities within the community for residents to enjoy. Ten Trails offers a unique lifestyle for active families with more than 14 miles of trails located within the community as well as parks, sport courts, bocce ball, parks and even a zip line. With modern homes and rural simplicity, our community is thoughtfully-planned with a long-term vision in mind. We have space dedicated for a retail village, schools as well as additional parks and green spaces. Come see Your New Hometown! Tour one of our four new model homes today! www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043