Redmond just completed its final stretch of the Central Connector—and it’s a big deal for the Eastrail. The 1.6-mile paved trail segment now links Downtown Redmond directly to Kirkland and Woodinville at 124th, and connects seamlessly to the Bear Creek Trail Bridge and East Lake Sammamish Trail. That means you can now ride from Issaquah to Woodinville continuously on separated, connected trail.

The ribbon-cutting on September 12 brought together city leaders, trail advocates, and community members, all celebrating this important milestone in regional trail connectivity. Mayor Angela Birney and Council Vice President Jessica Forsythe (also co-chair of the Eastrail Regional Advisory Committee) marked the milestone by filling in the progress map—one step closer to a fully connected 42-mile Eastrail.

To celebrate, Eastrail Partners led a community ride on the new segment, followed a week later by a 50-person “party on wheels” with Best Side Cycling and Move Redmond—complete a trumpet accompaniment! Don’t miss Best Side Cycling’s great video tour of the trail.

And the excitement didn’t stop there: on September 24, Rails to Trails Conservancy officially re-routed the Great American Rail-Trail through Downtown Redmond, cementing the Eastrail as part of a cross-country trail network.

Redmond’s Central Connector is now more than just a local link—it’s part of a regional and national story of connection, community, and fun on the trail.