# Salmon runs at Carkeek Park (Piper's Creek) — live counts

Carkeek Park in northwest Seattle features forest trails along Piper's Creek, adjoining ridges, and a Puget Sound beach with views to the Olympic Mountains. Visitors can hike through canyons, observe migrating salmon in fall, and enjoy meadow vistas.

**Carkeek Park (Piper's Creek): Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m..** _(as of 2026-09-26T01:06:49.520Z)_

- **Address:** Northwest Seattle, between 3rd Ave NW and Puget Sound; Eddie McAbee Entrance on NW 100th Place near 6th Ave NW
- **Hours:** Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- **Fees:** Free
- **Parking:** Parking available at Eddie McAbee Entrance (4-5 cars), Environmental Learning Center, lower Piper's Creek, beach area, and street parking at multiple trailheads
- **Website:** https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/carkeek-park
- **Notes:** Environmental Learning Center closed as of 2015 due to city funding problems. Former trailhead on NW 116th St posted No Trespassing. Many recent tree blowdowns from storms. Piper's Creek has a significant fall salmon run in many years. Winter storms can cause trail closures.

## Common questions

### Are salmon runs active at Carkeek Park (Piper's Creek) right now?

Carkeek Park (Piper's Creek) is open Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m..

_Data as of the dates shown · Sources: web research_

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