Redmond Technology

Come explore the booming technology corridor in Redmond, as well as lovely parks and residential neighborhoods.  The walk starts at the Redmond Technology Light Rail Station.  Both routes loop around the beautiful Microsoft Redmond East Campus, and also pass the Overlake Village Light Rail Station.  The 6K route returns to Redmond Technology Station, while the 11K route continues on to explore residential neighborhoods, with a walk down to the shore of Lake Sammamish.Distance & Trail Rating:  6K and 11K.  Rating:  2B (6K) and 3B (11K).

Online Start Box:  Registration is only available on the Online Start Box.  For registration information, go to ava.org, or try this link.  Once you’ve registered online, the walk directions and map will be available for you to download.

Start Location:  Redmond Technology Light Rail Station.  5590 NE 36th St., Redmond, WA 98052.  GPS coordinates for Start Location:  47.6425114,  -122.1320271.

Amenities:  Restrooms: yes – see “Comments” |  Pets: limited – see “Comments” |  Strollers: hard  |  Wheelchairs: no

Comments:   This walk is designed to start and end at the Redmond Technology Light Rail Station.  For those arriving by car, see “Driving Directions & Parking” below for further information.  Restrooms at 0.5K from the start (both routes).  Additional restroom on the 11K route at mid-point.  Pets are not allowed on Light Rail, but ok on walk route if arriving otherwise.  Leash and clean-up laws apply.

AVA Special Programs:  Par for the Course (10K).

ESVA Special Programs:  t.b.d.

Light Rail Challenge II:  Qualifies under “East” category.

Driving Directions & Parking:  For those arriving by car, driving directions are included in the Online Start Box download.  There are 300 parking spaces at the garage at the Redmond Technology Light Rail Station.  If you park in the garage, exit on level 2 and start at walk direction #2.

Metro Bus:  Redmond Technology Station offers multiple bus options.  Visit King County Metro Transit.

Contact:  Katie Sell.  (425) 753-1772

Sponsoring Club:  Interlaken Trailblazers Volkssports Club

AVA Walk Sanction Name and Number:  Light Rail – Redmond Technology Center/ Overlake Village Stations.  Y3574.

Map of Qualifying Stations in “East” Region: