The Grand Ridge trail in Issaquah Highlands is one of our favorite quick local hikes in winter and summer. We had errands to run in the area so we did the hike instead of our usual neighborhood walk. If you do the hike, just make sure you keep an eye out for bikers coming down the trail. You can choose to come out at the top and walk down through the neighborhood, offering amazing views of Bellevue, Seattle, and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. If it's a hot day (or drizzly), you can simply turn around and walk back down the trail. I absolutely adore living in an area that embraces the nature surrounding our neighborhoods. Nothing better than being able to immerse yourself in nature simply by walking out your front door (or taking a quick drive).
