Big Finn Hill Park
Puget Sound and IslandsBest Year-round
220 acres of Eastside forest where the trails wander and the numbered junction markers keep you guessing.
About This Trail
Big Finn Hill Park is 220 acres of second-growth Douglas fir forest in Kirkland, sandwiched between Saint Edwards State Park to the north and O.O. Denny Park to the south. The trail network is extensive and nearly flat, making it a go-to spot for dog walkers, trail runners, and families who want forest time without a climb.
The park's personality is defined by its maze of intersecting trails. Numbered wooden markers appear at junctions but don't follow any logical sequence, and not every trail shows up on the official map. If you lose your bearings, follow the sound of traffic on Juanita Drive and you will find your way out. That said, getting a little turned around is part of the charm. Tall firs, bright green mosses, and thick fern understory make every path look inviting. Beavers have built wetlands in the lower sections, and eagles, deer, and barred owls are regular sightings.
Free parking at two lots east of Juanita Drive NE. The lot near the lacrosse fields has clean restrooms. You can also enter from NE 138th Street on either side or connect through Saint Edwards or O.O. Denny Park for a longer outing. King County Metro Route 225 serves the area.
Astronomy
Trail Conditions
“Parking is free and plentiful at either the west (off Juanita Dr) or east (at the end of NE 138th St) lots.”
Last report: Feb 11, 2026
Scorecard
Safety & Considerations
Persistent Hazard
- Navigation can be confusing due to unmarked spur trails and non-sequential junction numbering
Getting There
Two free lots east of Juanita Drive NE. The lot near the lacrosse fields has restrooms. Shared with sports fields, so expect more cars if there is a game or practice happening.
Enter from NE 138th Street via Juanita Drive NE (west side) or 84th Avenue NE (east side). You can also walk in from Saint Edwards State Park to the north or O.O. Denny Park to the south. Trail junctions are numbered but not sequentially. Keep a mental map or bring a screenshot of the trail network.
No timing pressure. Works well for an after-work walk or weekend morning with the dog.
Recent Reports
Thank you beavers for creating this wonderful wetland! Your amphibian neighbors thank you, too, for providing a splendid habitat for them.
Walked the Big Finn Hill trails Wednesday morning. Parking is free and plentiful at either the west (off Juanita Dr) or east (at the end of NE 138th St) lots.
Disclaimers Quick-and-dirty version Access: O. O.
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