Bridle Trails State Park

Bridle Trails State Park is 489-acre (198 ha) Washington state park in the Bridle Trails neighborhood of King County. The park borders the Eastside cities of Kirkland, Bellevue, and Redmond. It offers a 28-mile (45 km) trail system for horseback riding and hiking. An outdoor arena is used for equestrian shows.[3]

Bridle Trails State Park
Location in the state of Washington
LocationKing, Washington, United States
Coordinates47°39′14″N 122°10′28″W[1]
Area489 acres (198 ha)
Elevation509 ft (155 m)[1]
EstablishedTimeline[2]
OperatorWashington State Parks and Recreation Commission
WebsiteBridle Trails State Park

History

Local advocacy led to the establishment of Bridle Trails as a state park in 1932. Initial park development was done in 1933 by workers with the Civil Works Administration, whose efforts included clearing brush, burning logging debris, and building trails and fences.[3]

References
  1. "Bridle Trails State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Park History". Bridle Trails Park Foundation. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  3. "Bridle Trails State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
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