Fast Pace of Home Sales Shows Ten Trails has What Homebuyers Want Most

Since opening just over two years ago, Ten Trails, the master planned community in Black Diamond managed by Oakpointe Communities, has seen home sales increase at a brisk pace and is well-known in the Puget Sound area as a desirable place to live. There are many reasons why so many homebuyers choose Ten Trails. Here are just a few!

Many Home Builders to Choose From 

Currently, Ten Trails has eight different builder options to choose from with home products ranging from townhomes to single family detached homes and even some apartments for rent currently under construction and pre-leasing.

A Walkable Community

Walkability remains one of the top features homebuyers desire in a new community. Ten Trails has miles of paved sidewalks and walking trails in addition to our nature trails that weave through the community’s wooded natural areas.

A Strong Sense of Community

Homebuyers want to also feel a sense of connection and community with where they live. Ten Trails offers this through our many shared community amenities and community events that bring residents together. Even during the pandemic, we have found ways to connect with one another and are looking forward to coming together in person again when guidelines allow for it.

Proximity Close to Nature 

Home shoppers are also searching for communities with easy access and proximity to nature. The entire community of Ten Trails is nestled in rural Black Diamond, surrounded by forests and with open and natural spaces integrated throughout the community. It is also located just a short drive from some of the area’s finest outdoors destinations like Crystal Mountain Resort, countless hiking trails, campgrounds, and Mount Rainier National Park. 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com    

Top Five Ways to Get Fit in Your New Hometown

It’s a new year and what better time than now to focus on fitness goals? Residents of Ten Trails have ample opportunities to get fit using our many community amenities and through easy access to local outdoor recreation sites!

Ten Trails Bike Lanes

Ten Trails’ community bike lanes make cycling safer and a convenient and healthy way to get around. Take your bike for a spin around the community in the new year, or hop on your bike next time you want to visit neighbors instead of getting in your car. Not only will you be doing something healthy for yourself, but biking is better for the environment as well!

Parks and Green Space 

Outdoor activities are a great way to get fit in the new year! Ten Trails is committed to providing open spaces for residents and the public to enjoy, including many parks and green spaces that are ideal for outdoor recreation and fitness. At a minimum, there will be approximately 500 acres of open space within the community when it is complete. This will be comprised of wetlands, buffers, critical areas, natural areas, both passive and active park spaces and trails.

Walking/Jogging Paths at Ten Trails

When development has finished, Ten Trails will have at least ten distinctly different trails for residents to use for walking, biking, fitness and more! Currently, our paved trails connect the different sections of the neighborhood and nature trails weave through forested areas of the community. Enjoy walking or running through Ten Trails while admiring the beautiful views of nature and the mountains.

Community Sports

If your preference is to stay active through playing sports, then Ten Trails has plenty to offer! The community’s large Civic Park has basketball hoops, a sports court, two bocce ball courts and large event lawn that is perfect for a game of kickball or touch football with the neighbors.

Nearby Outdoor Recreation

Ten Trails is conveniently located near some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest outdoor recreation sites like Black Diamond Open Space, Crystal Mountain Resort, the Cascade Mountain range, the Issaquah Alps and Mount Rainier National Park. Opportunities to get fit via hiking, camping, rock-climbing, mountain-biking, and more are just a short drive from the community. 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com

Explore Nearby Henry’s Ridge Natural Area 

As a resident of Ten Trails, you will have quick and easy access to countless nearby hiking, biking and nature trails. In addition to the community’s network of trails that connect neighborhoods, parks, schools and the retail center, Ten Trails is located just minutes from many hiking trails and mountain-biking trails, like those that can be found in Henry’s Ridge Natural Area.

Hiking Trails and Mountain Biking 

Located just off Highway 169 in nearby Maple Valley, Henry’s Ridge Natural Area is one of King County’s many park spaces. With more than ten miles of trails over hundreds of acres, Henry’s Ridge Natural Area has trails for everyone to enjoy! Explore  trails by mountain bike, or take a leisurely stroll with the kids along more family-friendly trails like the Happily Ever After Trail.

Infamous Henry’s Ridge Natural Area Gnome Trail 

Henry’s Ridge Natural Area is well-known amongst South King County residents for it’s infamous Gnome Trails. Full of brightly-colored painted rocks and quaint gnome figurines, the Gnome Trail is sure to become a favorite of the youngest Ten Trails residents.

New Homes Nestled Among Nature

Ten Trails residents enjoy the best of both worlds! With easy access to shopping, dining and the region’s jobs in a location rich with all of the natural wonder the Pacific Northwest has to offer! Trails, nature, waterfalls, lakes, river and more are yours to explore in this brand new, master-planned community! www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043    

Three Black Diamond Area “Hidden Gems”

Beautiful Black Diamond, Washington is full of unique places of interest, from the historic Black Diamond Bakery to the ever-popular Lake Sawyer Park. Local area residents are lucky to call the Black Dimond area home for a number of reasons, including having easy access to these three unique, “hidden gems.”

Green River Gorge

Green River Gorge, located just east of Black Diamond and Ten Trails, is the last river-cut canyon in western Washington. On a path near the Franklin Ghost Town Trail, hikers can take in breathtaking views of the Maid of the Mist Waterfall.

Black Diamond Museum

Discover the history of Black Diamond and Southeastern King County at the Black Diamond Museum! This hidden gem displays a number of historic artifacts and documents with countless exhibits on the city’s coal-mining heritage, as well as tributes to the immigrants and settlers who founded the city.

Europa Restaurant

Quietly tucked next to the Lake Sawyer Grocery, Europa serves up authentic German, Central European and Polish food. Try their popular Schnitzel and don’t miss dessert with a delicious apple strudel among other European treats to enjoy! www.TenTrails.com

Black Diamond Open Space Park Offers Residents Miles of Biking Trails

Residents of Ten Trails have access to miles of biking, walking and nature trails that connect neighborhoods and weave throughout the community. Homeowners in this new master-planned community can also utilize the 1,240 acres of park and trail space at nearby Black Diamond Open Space Park for recreation. Located, just off Hwy 169 between Maple Valley and Black Diamond, this newly-expanded King County park is sure to be a family favorite!

A Mountain Biker’s Paradise

With fun names like “Roll’r Derby” and “Six Shooter,” Black Diamond Open Space’s 28 mountain bike trails span more than 13 miles total and are mostly geared toward cross country biking, with two downhill trails: “Fresh Squeezed,” and “Crooshal.”

Multi-Use Trails

Black Diamond Open Space Park also has trails for horseback riding, hiking, and trail running, so there is something for every member of the family! Big Thanks to the Black Diamond Trail Coalition for all your efforts to improve the trails at this park for nearby residents to enjoy! www.TenTrails.com