Top rated Nature preserves in Seattle

Experience the best that Seattle has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 21 places from Nature preserve category.

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Bloedel Reserve
Nature preserve
Tree-filled nature preserve with 150 acres of forests, landscaped gardens, plus a reflection pool.
4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~19.96 km from centre)
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Schmitz Preserve Park
Nature preserve
Tranquil, 53.1-acre park with hiking paths & nature watching among old-growth forest.
4.80 (409 reviews) (~6.21 km from centre)
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Seward Park Audubon Center
Nature preserve
👍👍 Love my weekend walks... colors are changing plus the wildlife is remarkable. Such a gift within the city!
4.80 (291 reviews) (~8.18 km from centre)
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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) (~6.4 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) (~23.54 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) (~17.98 km from centre)
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Redmond Watershed Preserve
Nature preserve
Sprawling, forested space with trails for horseback riding, hiking & mountain biking (no pets).
4.70 (666 reviews) (~24.1 km from centre)
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Evans Creek Preserve
Nature preserve
Wildlife viewing & nature walks on diverse trails winding through marshes, woodlands & meadows.
4.70 (584 reviews) (~22.1 km from centre)
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Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Wonderful little park beside the Lake Forest Park Civic club on Sheridan Beach road. Easy access from the Burke-Gilman trail, no toilet on-site, and no parking space except for a single disabled parking slot. Wildlife is abundant with eagles, an occasional osprey, kill deers, kingfisher, herons, mu...
4.70 (45 reviews) (~17.14 km from centre)
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Golden Gardens Wetlands
Nature preserve
4.70 (33 reviews) (~11.49 km from centre)
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Illahee Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 I wish we had preserves like this in Illinois! Absolutely incredible trails for a local space. There is signage to help donate and keep this preserve taken care of from being bought out by commercial prospects. The trail is very well maintained. I came on a perfect sunny day.
4.60 (520 reviews) (~21.71 km from centre)
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Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
444-acre forest, lake & wetland refuge with an extensive trail system & many birds, including owls.
4.60 (257 reviews) (~17.88 km from centre)
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Mill Creek Private Nature Reserve Trailhead and Parking Lot
Nature preserve
👍👍 Pretty trail! Well kept and pretty wide paved path. This may be one of my new favorite spots!
4.60 (83 reviews) (~29.45 km from centre)
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Island Center Forest 188th Trailhead
Nature preserve
4.60 (71 reviews) (~21.35 km from centre)
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Ring Hill Forest
Nature preserve
👍👍 This is an exceptional forest. It is short and you are able to do all the trails in about an hour. The trail is fairly level, which makes taking in the views and smells and tiny little discoveries all the better. It does butt up against private property and although enticing (the tree house begged...
4.60 (60 reviews) (~27.47 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) (~3.22 km from centre)
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Raab's Lagoon Natural Area
Nature preserve
4.60 (36 reviews) (~24.8 km from centre)
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Innis Arden Reserve Park
Park
👍 The trailhead is at the north end, down 15th. The walk down to the tracks is lovely. Be forewarned that the uphill path beyond that is extremely steep and doesn’t loop around—you should probably just turn around at the tracks.
4.50 (148 reviews) (~17.27 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) (~9 km from centre)
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Duwamish Hill Preserve
Park
👍 More than just a “hill,” this little park is a meandering and gentle climb with several viewpoints. Views of the Duwamish River and Mt. Rainier are interspersed with ancient, rocky outcroppings that offer glimpses into our geological past. To understand the cultural significance of this spot, list...
4.40 (172 reviews) (~11.84 km from centre)
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