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      

Located in the nearby Issaquah Alps hiking area, Holder Knob Trail is the ideal afternoon hiking spot for Ten Trails families. The trailhead is conveniently located right of Hwy 18, just a short drive from the new master-planned community which itself boasts miles of walking, biking and nature trails! Enjoy majestic views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascades right from your doorstep, as well as convenient access to shopping, dining and medical services once our retail space is built–right in the front of the community! Holder Knob Trail is ideal forthose who are new to hiking, or for younger kids, as it is not as challenging as some other hikes in the area. The trail begins with a steep incline, but levels out considerably, with a convenient picnic rest area located right after the initial ascent. The trail offers 500 feet in elevation gain over 3.5 miles, making it the perfect length for an after-work hike for Ten Trails commuters who are looking for a stop on the way home from their commute from the Eastside, or for busy moms looking for a way to entertain kids on a sunny afternoon post-school. Hiking is just one of the many activities you can enjoy as a new resident of this master-planned community! Ten Trails has a number of first-class amenities, and will feature a park within 1/4 mile of every single home in the community once fully built. In addition to new homes, retail, and parks, the community also has space set aside for 7 new schools: one high school, two middle schools, and four elementary schools. As a resident of Ten Trails, your kids will potentially have the ability to walk to their school, which is located right within the community. The next time you and your family are looking for a fun activity that can be enjoyed by all, consider heading to Holder Knob Trail! www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043

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    

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