West Duwamish Greenbelt park
West Duwamish Greenbelt
Reasons to Visit:
1. Nature and Biodiversity: The West Duwamish Greenbelt is one of the largest urban forests in the United States, spanning over 500 acres. It provides a valuable habitat for a variety of plants and wildlife, making it an excellent destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.
2. Hiking and Recreation: The greenbelt offers an extensive network of trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in lush green surroundings. The numerous hiking paths cater to all skill levels, providing opportunities for exercise, relaxation, and rejuvenation.
3. Environmental Education: The area serves as an outdoor classroom, enabling educational programs and interpretive tours to enhance visitors' understanding of the region's ecology, history, and conservation efforts.
Points of Interest:
1. Longfellow Creek: Running through the greenbelt, Longfellow Creek is a salmon-bearing stream that provides a glimpse into the Pacific Northwest's natural ecosystem. Observing salmon during their annual migration is a special sight.
2. Puget Park: Located within the West Duwamish Greenbelt, Puget Park offers a playground, picnic areas, and a meandering creek, providing a perfect spot for families and visitors of all ages to relax and enjoy nature.
Interesting Facts:
1. Restoration Efforts: The West Duwamish Greenbelt has undergone significant restoration projects to preserve and enhance its ecological value. Volunteers, community groups, and local organizations have dedicated considerable efforts to protect and restore the greenbelt's natural habitat.
2. Urban Wilderness: Despite being situated near the city, the greenbelt offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and immerse themselves in a tranquil, forested environment.
Best Time to Visit:
The best time to visit the West Duwamish Greenbelt is during the spring and summer months, from April to September. This period offers milder weather, allowing visitors to enjoy the trails and outdoor activities comfortably. Additionally, spring brings an array of blooming wildflowers, while summer offers opportunities to witness the lush green foliage at its peak.
Please note that while efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, it is always recommended to verify information across multiple independent sources when planning a trip.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of West Duwamish Greenbelt, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadia Marine Trail | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Manchester State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Manchester State Park Campground | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Point Robinson Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Illahee State Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Fay Bainbridge State Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save West Duwamish Greenbelt as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About West Duwamish Greenbelt
What can I do at West Duwamish Greenbelt?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to West Duwamish Greenbelt?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of West Duwamish Greenbelt.