Coal Creek (Washington)
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Coal Creek is a creek in Bellevue, Washington, United States, on Seattle's Eastside. It is named for the coal mining industry prominent in the area in the 19th century. There is a popular trail which parallels the creek, allowing views of defunct coal mining equipment and even some bits of coal sitting on the ground in spots.
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Coal Creek | |
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Location | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | King |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Cougar Mountain |
Mouth | Lake Washington |
• location | Newport Shores, Bellevue |
Length | 7 mi (11 km) |
Basin size | 7.11 sq mi (18.4 km2)[1] |
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The source of Coal Creek is 1,400 feet (425 m) above sea level on Cougar Mountain. It flows approximately 7 miles (11 km) to the northwest, emptying into Lake Washington at Newport Shores.[1]