Plan your hiking adventure with Trailhead Direct
Trailhead Direct is provided by King County Metro, in partnership with King County Parks and Seattle Department of Transportation.
This project seeks to ease vehicle congestion, reduce safety hazards and expand access to hiking destinations along I-90. The Trailhead Direct service runs on designated weekends and holidays: August 2 – Sept. 1, 2025
“Access to some of the nation’s best hiking trails is one of the greatest perks of living in King County. What sets Trailhead Direct apart is that it brings you to incredible outdoor spaces without the need to drive. I’m excited for people across the region to use this service and get out to enjoy these amazing trails!” said Shannon Braddock, King County Executive.
Weekend/Holiday Service Only
Trailhead Direct is a seasonal service that operates on weekends and designated holidays. The designated holidays for operation are Memorial Day (Monday, May 26), Independence Day (Friday, July 4), and Labor Day (Monday, September 1).
Trip Planning
Use Metro’s online Trip Planner desktop, mobile or Android or iOS apps to plan trips on scheduled service in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. It provides details about transit stops, routes and schedules.
Trip Planner itineraries do not include unplanned service disruptions and re-routes caused by weather, emergencies, traffic, events or construction. Subscribe to Transit Alerts to receive real-time email or text alerts about potential Trailhead Direct service disruptions.
To plan safe and fun trip, visit King County Search and Rescue Association’s website ahead of time for tips and tricks on being best prepared.
Trailhead Direct is a bus that goes to hiking trails on weekends (and Sept. 1). Pay $2.75 each way or $0 for age 18 and younger.
Destinations include:
