Cedar Park & Burke-Gilman Trail

on the trail

Burke-Gilman Trail

This 18-mile paved trail runs from the Golden Gardens Park in Seattle, along Lake Washington, and to the  Sammamish River Trail in Bothell. Along the way you can visit the Hiram Chittenden Locks, Fremont Canal Park, Gas Works Park, University of Washington, Magnuson Park, Log Boom Park, Wayne Golf Course and Blyth Park. It's sees frequent use by walkers, joggers, and bikers, and can have large crowds on a  nice day in many section.

• Seattle Parks and Recreation
• King County Parks

Stairway Walk

Start in a quiet North Seattle neighborhood at Cedar Park that sits on the bluff overlooking Lake Washington.  This is Walk 4, "Cedar Park and the Burke-Gilman Trail," in Seattle Stairway Walks. On your walk you'll find some of the few stairways built in the automobile era.  Head north along the Burke-Gilman Trail for a mile or so and hike back up the bluff to wind your way back along city streets.

• Suitable Activities: Bikepacking, Day Hiking
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Easy, Bikepacking Gravel I
• Length: 3.3 mi
• Elevation Gain: 606 ft
• High Point: 334 ft

• Land Manager: Seattle Parks and Recreation
• Parking Permit Required: None
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12