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Maple Valley & Black Diamond Washington Tourism

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The communities of Maple Valley and Black Diamond in southeast King County are rich in coal and timber history and well known for the many vacation resorts that were built along our rivers and lakes.

Today our cities are changing rapidly into strong suburban centers bordered to the east with rural areas and vast forests. Lakes are at the heart of both cities – Lake Sawyer in Black Diamond and Lake Wilderness in Maple Valley. The area boasts mountain and urban bike trails, fishing, kayaking, horseback riding trails, river float tubing, swimming, and many other outdoor recreation opportunities. Maple Valley is also home to two 18-hole golf courses, Lake Wilderness and Elk Run.

Local community events include the annual “Hooked On Fishing” Opening Day Trout Derby on Lake Wilderness (last Saturday in April), Maple Valley Days Festival (second weekend in June), Miner’s Day Celebration (July), and Black Diamond Labor Days. The City of Maple Valley also hosts summer long ‘Music In The Park’ events.

 

Mining Museum in Black Diamond