Overview

Join Global Family Travels on a guided hike through the Coal Creek trails in Bellevue and experience the fascinating hidden stories of Washington's coal mining past.

This family-friendly 3.5-mile journey explores the natural beauty and rich industrial history of the area, once home to four coal mining towns founded in the mid-1800s.

Participants will uncover relics of once-bustling towns now being reclaimed by nature. From a hidden mine shaft to the site where President Rutherford B. Hayes visited, the tour brings history alive amidst native flora and fauna.

📋 Tour Overview & Logistics


🕒 Duration: 2.5 hours
🚶 Distance: ~3.5 miles
💲 Cost: $49 per adult (11+) plus tax (Group rates offered); Child ages 10-11: $35 plus tax
👥 Ideal for ages 10 and over

👥 A minimum of 4 participants is required for each tour to run.

📍 Meeting Point:  starting at Red Town Trailhead,  7501 Lakemont Blvd SE Bellevue, WA

(If you are not driving, the easiest way to get there is to take a Lyft/Uber from the South Bellevue Link Station. For groups of 5 or more, we are happy to arrange alternate transportation from the Link Station. Please contact info@globalfamilytravels.com for a quote .)

Highlights

• Hike through scenic forest trails rich in history and biodiversity
• Discover relics of old coal mining towns and learn their stories
• Spot native plants and learn which are edible or medicinal
• Hear tales of railroads, industry, and transformation from expert guides
• Option to experience a short, mindful Forest Bath in a serene setting

Location

Red Town Trailhead, Bellevue, WA