Park overview:
Bridle Trails State Park, a 482-acre day-use park, is well-known for its horse trails and equestrian shows. The forested park is on the northeast edge of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Want to support Washington State Parks? Get involved by joining a friends' group. For more information, visit the Friends' Group web page. Park hours/updates:
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
The park is open year-round for day use only.
Winter Schedule for all Washington State Parks
Current alerts:
There have been reports of barred owls behaving aggressively at Bridle Trails State Park. The owls appear to be attracted to moving objects such as mp3 player cables or long hair. Visitors are recommended to wave arms slowly and make noise to avoid an encounter if an owl is sighted. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and are working with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on solutions.
Please report any encounters (including the trail location) to the park ranger. If a ranger is unavailable, please leave a note in the pay station with details and contact information.
The barred owl is a medium owl with brown eyes and no ear-tufts. For more information about owls in Washington state, visit the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
website.
Agency information:
Don't move firewood: Please protect the Pacific Northwest from invasive species by obtaining or purchasing your firewood at or near your camping destination (within 50 miles). Firewood can carry insects and diseases that threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by buying and burning your firewood locally. For more information, visit online at www.dontmovefirewood.org or the Washington Invasive Species Council website.
The Discover Pass now can be used on either of two vehicles!Annual pass: $30
One-day pass: $10
(Transaction and dealer fees may apply)
A Discover Pass is required for motor-vehicle access to state parks and recreation lands managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
Exemptions: Your purchase of the Discover Pass supports recreation on state lands. However, the Discover Pass is not required if you are camping or renting overnight accommodations, for the duration of your stay at that state park. For additional exemptions and more information, please visit the Discover Pass
website.