Hidden gems: Nature preserves in SeaTac

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in SeaTac. This list contains 13 places from Nature preserve category.

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Union Bay Natural Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 Saw a kingfisher here for the first time, and recently there was a nest of freshly hatched pied-billed grebes. Best place close to the city for birding
4.80 (63 reviews) (~23.45 km from centre)
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Judd Creek Loop Trail
Nature preserve
👍👍 The work there is wonderful. Remember to keep the dogs and kids out of the water. Salmon egg beds are there.
4.80 (45 reviews) (~14.88 km from centre)
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Golden Gardens Wetlands
Nature preserve
4.80 (34 reviews) (~29.18 km from centre)
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Shinglemill CreekNatural Area
Nature preserve
Natural area with tranquil forest trails & a creek popular for walks, hikes & bird watching.
4.80 (32 reviews) (~15.34 km from centre)
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Maple School Natural Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 A tiny neighborhood forest. The staircase is long, get ready to tone your butt and lose your breath!
4.80 (20 reviews) (~12.19 km from centre)
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Illahee Trail Park
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful place to take a walk by the pond. 🙂👌🏻 And sometimes you get to see Deer 🦌 as well.
4.70 (30 reviews) (~27.41 km from centre)
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Mukai Pond
Nature preserve
4.70 (16 reviews) (~14.68 km from centre)
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Green River Gorge State Park Conservation Area
State park
😠 This isn’t a normal state park. First of all, people charge you $5 a person to get in/park, but these aren’t state employees. Someone said the parking is on private property. The trails are horrendous since they are unmaintained. Invasive plants crowd in on all sides, mainly blackberry and ivy. We w...
4.60 (123 reviews) (~28.88 km from centre)
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Island Center Forest 188th Trailhead
Nature preserve
4.60 (71 reviews) (~14.24 km from centre)
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Leschi-Lake Dell Natural Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 Fun little find. Great view for an evening walk.
4.60 (56 reviews) (~17.8 km from centre)
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Rock Creek Natural Area
Nature preserve
👍👍 Quiet, serene and a wonderful natural area to walk through.
4.60 (49 reviews) (~21.74 km from centre)
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Raab's Lagoon Natural Area
Nature preserve
4.60 (36 reviews) (~12.79 km from centre)
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Wetherill Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
😐 Our car gps took us on route in photo 3 times, there r no signs on streets anywhere until you notice and take the walking path that runs along section of 520, from trafic circle. It was dense, green when we finally were able to figure it out and take a stroll along one of the paths. There is no park...
4.50 (41 reviews) (~22.15 km from centre)
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