This article highlights three family-friendly winter hikes on the Eastside near Redmond and Carnation, WA, offering engaging outdoor experiences despite cold and wet weather. At Farrell-McWhirter Farm and Park, visitors can enjoy nature trails, a children’s farm with animals, and multiple short trail loops through dense forest with creeks and boardwalks. The Redmond Watershed Preserve features over seven miles of trails through mature forests and wetlands, where hikers can spot diverse mushrooms and enjoy well-maintained paths suitable for walking, biking, and horseback riding. After muddy, rainy hikes, families can warm up with hot drinks and snacks at picnic areas.

Tolt River-John MacDonald Park in the Snoqualmie Valley offers a memorable adventure with a 500-foot suspension bridge over the Snoqualmie River, forest trails, and riverbank exploration. Families can picnic on large boulders, float sticks and paper boats in creeks, and enjoy vibrant fall colors along the Cottonwood Loop Trail. These hikes provide a perfect winter escape for families seeking nature, adventure, and quality time outdoors.