Established
2012
Location
Southeast corner of the Garden
Background
- Features a 150-foot suspension bridge spanning the ravine
- Highest point on bridge above forest floor is 40 feet
- Designed by Sahale Bridge and Michael Roberts, STC
Ravine Experience
Take a Walk on the Wild Side! An exciting feature lies in the heart of the forest at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. A 1/3 mile nature trail crosses a deep ravine into the most pristine of our wild spaces. A 150-foot suspension bridge spanning the ravine allows visitors to observe unique topography, native understory, wildlife, and soaring conifers without disturbing the forest floor. Featured in our original master plan, the project was revised during the 2008 master plan update.
Construction began in September 2011 and the Ravine Experience opened to the public in spring 2012. The project was made possible through a combination of private donations, 2008 Parks and Open Space Levy funding, and a grant from the PJA Foundation.
Beyond the bridge is Bird Loop, a 1/4 mile walk where visitors can see a variety of birds including Western Tanager, Spotted Towhee, Pileated Woodpecker, and Steller’s Jay. Owls are also sometimes seen in this area of the Garden.
