Bridle Trails in Washington, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-30. Check linked official notices before travel.

Bridle Trails State Park in Kirkland is a day-use forest for horseback riding, walking and running. Horses have priority on the trails. Bicycles and motorized vehicles cannot use them.

Choose one of three marked walking routes

Raven Trail is one mile, Trillium Trail 1.7 miles and Coyote Trail 3.5 miles. These marked routes help visitors choose an outing within the larger 28-mile trail network.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Stop and let horses pass

Horses always have right-of-way. Stop for them. Avoid sudden movements or loud noises that can startle an animal and endanger riders or walkers.

Keep dogs restrained and observe fire notices

Keep dogs leashed and remove waste. The Washington pet rule limits a leash to eight feet. The park’s Level 2 fire notice permits wood fires only in designated pits. Check current charcoal restrictions.

Check the horse-show calendar before a picnic

Horse shows and organized rides can make picnic areas busy. Contact staff about a planned gathering or equestrian event before depending on space.

Use the Kirkland entrance

The park address is 5300 116th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98033. Use the official park page for the current event listing and access information.

Other parks in Kirkland and Redmond

Watershed Park has trail access from southern ends of 114th and 112th avenues NE, with limited street parking. Marymoor Regional Park is at 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NE in Redmond and is operated by King County.

Match the route to your group

• Choose Raven for the shortest of the three named routes.
• Use Trillium or Coyote for a longer walk.
• Watch a scheduled equestrian event from an appropriate visitor area.

Equestrian arenas and a small picnic area

Four arenas and pull-through horse-trailer parking support equestrian use. The picnic area has tables, barbecues, water and restrooms. Busy show weekends affect these shared spaces.

About the urban forest park

Washington State Parks manages this forest destination for day recreation. Its trail etiquette keeps walkers, runners and riders using the same network.

A forest preserved for public recreation

Local groups sought forest protection for recreation, especially horse riding. The state reserved 280 acres in 1932. Depression-era relief workers later built trails and fences. The park agency completed its land purchase in 1992. Read the state park history for the protection story.

Observe the forest without disturbing animals

The park lists wildlife viewing and seasonal wildflowers. Keep pets controlled so they do not disturb animals or vegetation.

Contact

Call 425-455-7010 or email [email protected]. Ask staff about upcoming equestrian events before planning a visit around a show.