North Creek Trail: U of WA Bothell to Thrasher’s Corner

North Creek Trail is a well-kept multi-use trail that links Bothell, Mill Creek, and Everett. The route is designed to link the Sammamish River Trail and the Burke Gilman Trail, so you can continue past the bounds of this guide for a longer adventure if you’d like. The route is mostly sidewalk. It’s not a trail with impressive views, but it’s perfect for exercising.

This stretch of the North Creek Trail begins off S Campus Way. Get on the trail and hike north past the field. The trail then followers the road, crossing the highway and then hugging the river as you cross N Creek Parkway. Take a left at 240th St SE and follow this until the trail then follows the creek.

This section terminates at the intersection of Bothell-Everett Highway and 214th St SE. Turn around here and retrace your steps or cross the street and turn right to continue further.