Upcoming Taylor Mountain Trail Closures - Forestry work 2/14-3/29

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February 8, 2024

Upcoming Forestry Operations

Additional trail closures 2/14/24 through 3/29/24

From February 14, 2024 through March 29, 2024 certain trails and roads will be closed for forestry operations to improve the long-term health of Taylor Mountain. These closures are required for safety and to allow construction vehicles to access the sites.

View map of trail closures. 

Deciduous trees like maple and alder will be removed, keeping evergreen trees and some pockets of deciduous trees intact. In Spring 2024 these areas will be replanted with mixed native conifers. Removing many of these hardwoods and transitioning the site to diverse species of evergreens creates a healthier forests that is more tolerant of warmer, drier weather brought on by climate change.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work as we make more room for trees to grow. 

Map of Taylor Mountain trail closures.

Questions? Contact Paul Fischer King County Forester - pfischer@kingcounty.gov.