Wilburton Trestle
Historic Wilburton Trestle transforming into a 1,000-foot trail bridge for the Eastrail, offering future skyline views.
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Wilburton Trestle
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Full trail access and views
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Historic Wilburton Trestle transforming into a 1,000-foot trail bridge for the Eastrail, offering future skyline views.
"This historic train bridge is being transformed into a trail bridge for the Eastrail, promising future skyline views."
⏳ Anticipate 2026 Opening
The trestle will be fully accessible as a trail bridge in 2026. Plan your visit for then!
📸 Great for Drone Shots
Drone enthusiasts capture stunning aerial views of the trestle and Bellevue skyline.
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Rating
4.3 · 22 reviews
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Wilburton Trestle Transformation
Witness a historic train bridge becoming a 1,000-foot trail bridge for the Eastrail, offering future city views.
Skyline Views
Future Eastrail trail
Anticipate breathtaking panoramic views of the downtown Bellevue skyline from the elevated trail.
Historic Railroad Heritage
Explore a piece of local history, a former Burlington Northern-Santa Fe railroad bridge.
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Future Trail Access
Historic Structure, Limited Access
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⏳ Anticipate 2026 Opening
The trestle will be fully accessible as a trail bridge in 2026. Plan your visit for then!
📸 Great for Drone Shots
Drone enthusiasts capture stunning aerial views of the trestle and Bellevue skyline.
📍 Viewing Points Available
While you can't walk on it now, designated spots offer views of the historic structure.
💰 Community Funded Project
Appreciate the collective effort from city, county, state, and private donors.
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⏳ Anticipate 2026 Opening
The trestle will be fully accessible as a trail bridge in 2026. Plan your visit for then!
📸 Great for Drone Shots
Drone enthusiasts capture stunning aerial views of the trestle and Bellevue skyline.
📍 Viewing Points Available
While you can't walk on it now, designated spots offer views of the historic structure.
💰 Community Funded Project
Appreciate the collective effort from city, county, state, and private donors.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
The Wilburton Trestle is a historic structure undergoing an exciting transformation into a key part of the Eastrail trail system. Visitors anticipate its completion in 2026, which promises stunning skyline views and enhanced connectivity. While currently not fully accessible for walking on, its historical significance and the ongoing renovation are points of interest.
"There's an area to the side that you can use to walk to the top of the bridge, you aren't allowed on the bridge itself but you can follow the tracks which is kind of nice."
Justin Chen
"This is being renovated so the EasTrail can run across the top of it. It's going to be so cool! Thank you to all the people who paid for it. Including City of Bellevue, King County, State of WA Group Health (now Kaiser) and especially Amazon, who donated $7m."
Bill Finkbeiner
"It's an old train bridge. You aren't allowed to walk on it. It looks kinda neat. Maybe the new east side corridor trail will use this old bridge? There is nothing to do on or around this bridge. If you can see it, you pretty much get the gist of it."
Stacy Brown
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Currently, direct public access to walk on the trestle is limited as it's under renovation. However, viewing points are available. Once completed in 2026, it will be accessible from Wilburton Station on Sound Transit's 2 Line, offering connections to regional trails.
Specific parking details for viewing points can vary. It's recommended to check local advisories closer to your visit or for the completed Eastrail trail access points.
Once the Eastrail is complete in 2026, biking to and across the trestle will be a primary mode of access, connecting to regional bike routes.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
As the trestle is being transformed into a public trail, entry is expected to be free upon completion in 2026. Currently, viewing is possible from designated areas without tickets.
The trestle is currently under renovation. Once it opens as part of the Eastrail in 2026, it will likely have standard park/trail hours, typically dawn to dusk.
The Eastrail project aims for accessibility. The new trail bridge is designed to accommodate various users, including those with mobility challenges, once completed.
📸 📸 Photography
Aerial shots offer the most dramatic perspectives, showcasing the trestle's scale and the surrounding landscape. 
Drone photography is popular here, capturing unique angles of the trestle and Bellevue skyline. Always ensure you comply with local drone regulations and airspace restrictions.
Golden hour, during sunrise or sunset, will likely provide the most dramatic lighting for capturing the trestle and the city skyline.
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