Burke-Gilman Trail
Sports & Recreation, Wilderness, Mountains, Trails, City Parks & Gardens
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Sports & Recreation, Outdoors, Engineering
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Notes: There are public restrooms at the Gas Works Park, Matthews Beach Park, and Tracy Owen Station.
Burke-Gilman Trail
Popular Seattle Recreation Trail
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60th Place NE and Bothell Way to 8 NW Ballrad, WA 98155 |
1+ 206 684 4075 |
Description
The intensely popular Burke-Gilman Trail winds for 16.5 miles, from Ballard to Kenmore on Seattle's east side. Initially planned in 1885 as a railway that would allow trains to cross Washington State and connect to rail lines in Canada, the route never made it across the border, but it was a busy regional route until the 1970s. Thanks to citizen groups, the City of Seattle, University of Washington, and King County, the trail was transformed into the incredible walking, cycling, and recreation trail it is today.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hrsNotes: Portions of the trail can be dark at night.
Visit Time: 1hr-Half day(4hr)
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bicycle
Bus
Walking
Notes: The trail is for pedestrians, joggers, cyclists, rollerbladers, and the like. No vehicles allowed.
Parking Availability: Yes
Notes: Parking is available at the both the beginning (Gas Works Park) and end (Tracy Owen Station) of the trail. If you don't want to walk the whole trail there are also two parking lots along the way at Matthews Beach Park and Lake Forrest Park.
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