Ten Trails has a Prime Location, Close to Necessities

Ten Trails has a prime location, close to area attractions and necessities like local commuter rail stations, SeaTac airport, local shopping centers, and area outdoor attractions.

Ten Trails is Close to SeaTac Airport

Ten Trails is located about a 35-minute drive from SeaTac airport. This international airport has long-term parking options for residents who need to leave their vehicle for a trip. The community is also an easy Uber, Lyft, or airport shuttle drive from the airport.

Ten Trails is Nearby Outdoor Attractions

Ten Trails residents have their pick of amazing outdoor attractions located just minutes from the community. Nearby Lake Sawyer Regional Park is perfect for a day spent boating, fishing, picnicking, or walking the nature trails.  Flaming Geyser State Park is also just minutes from the community and is another spot for a family picnic or hike. Head over on a clear, sunny day to watch some model airplanes flying in the park’s AMA-sanctioned flying field.  Crystal Mountain Resort is one of the area’s best and largest snow sports resorts and can be reached from the community in just about an hour’s drive.

Ten Trails is Close to Local Shopping

Ten Trails is located just minutes from area shopping centers. Four Corners Maple Valley is only a seven-minute drive from the community and Covington Costco along with a number of other shopping plazas are less than 15 minutes from the community.

Close to the Commuter Train Station

For residents who need to commute to Seattle for work, Ten Trails is conveniently located about 25 minutes from both the Auburn and Kent commuter railway stations. Ride the Sounder train into downtown Seattle where you can catch a bus to your final destination, walk to your downtown building, or hop on the Link light rail. 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com  

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

Plenty of Options for Your Commute to Work from Ten Trails

Duty calls, and when not enjoying our countless community amenities, gorgeous brand new homes and open green spaces, many Ten Trails residents have to head to their places of work. Fortunately, living in this new master planned community offers many options for commuting to nearby cities.

Hop on the Sounder for your Seattle Commute 

Residents of Ten Trails who work in Seattle can opt to ride the Sounder train for their daily commute into the city. Just 13 miles from the community, Kent Station is just one stop, and a short 22-minute train ride from Seattle’s King Street Station. From there, commuters can walk to downtown office locations, or hop on the Link Light rail at the International District Station, just across 4^th Avenue from the train depot.

Easy Access to Local Highways Freeways

Ten Trails is conveniently situated just minutes from Hwy 169 for Eastside commutes. For residents looking to access I-5, it’s just a short drive down Auburn-Black Diamond Road to Lake Holm Rd where drivers will find access to the freeway at the bottom of the hill.

Local Park and Rides

For travel to work by bus, there are several local park and rides where residents can catch a ride to nearby cities. These include the Park and Ride at 11903 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Rd. for carpool and vanpool parking only, the Black Diamond Masonic Lodge Park and Ride at 32532 3^rd Avenue for Metro Route 143 to downtown Seattle and DART 907, and the nearby Maple Valley Park and Ride on Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road SE for Metro Route 143 and DART 907.

Telecommuting 

Our one-gig internet makes telecommuting easy from your new Ten Trails home! Residents who are lucky enough to work from home can enjoy the fastest internet available in the area for their at-home connection to their place of work. One-gig internet comes included with every home at Ten Trails! 360-469-4043 www.TenTrails.com

Easy Access to Kent Station

Commuting to Seattle from Ten Trails is a breeze with the nearby Sounder train.  Just a quick drive from Ten Trails via car, residents can park their vehicles for free at Kent Station in their parking deck or on nearby side streets, then catch the train for a quick ride into the city. 

Short Ride to King Street

Downtown Seattle’s King Street Station is the second stop from Kent Station and the “Southbound Sounder’s” final destination for morning commuters to the city. From here, commuters can walk to work if they work downtown, or catch a ride on the Link light rail or a bus.

Free WiFi on the Train

The Sounder provides free, cellular WiFi access for riders, so you can get a jump start on your day’s work or even catch up on your favorite television show while riding to work.

Discounted Orca Cards Available from Select Employers

Conveniently pay for Puget Sound area public transportation with your Orca Card. These cards work like cash or a pass and allow you to tap on or off  buses, trains, and the Link light rail. Certain Seattle area employers also offer discounted or even free Orca cards for their employees. Inquire with your HR department about rider discounts. 

Save Gas Money, Vehicle Wear and Time!

By using public transit, you can save money on gas, vehicle maintenance and time spent idling in traffic. This means more time spent with your family in the evenings after work back at your new Ten Trails home! 

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