North Creek Forest, Bothell
Facts and practical information
The North Creek Forest is located in Bothell, Washington and surrounds a section of the 12.6-mile North Creek and encompasses 64 acres of mature second growth mixed coniferous/hardwood forest with 7 streams and 9 wetlands. The forest forms a one mile long and up to 1/3- mile wide habitat corridor extending from Canyon Park Junior High School in the north almost to the North Creek wetlands near the University of Washington Bothell Campus, and eventually links to the Sammamish River in the south. The North Creek Forest is one of the last remaining mature coniferous forests in the Bothell area. The forest here filters and cools water in streams, wetlands and countless small springs and seeps, along an entire mile of watershed. The cooling of this water is crucial for 5 species of anadromous fish that spawn in North Creek including chum, coho, sockeye, chinook and steelhead. Many other ecosystem services are provided by this forest including carbon sequestration, reduction of surface runoff and cooling of ambient temperatures in surrounding neighborhood. ()
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North Creek Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bothell Pioneer Cemetery, Cascadia College, Pop Keeney Stadium, University of Washington Bothell.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to North Creek Forest by public transport?
Bus
- Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th St • Lines: 230, 522 (16 min walk)
- 39th Ave SE & 243rd Pl SE • Lines: 230 (17 min walk)