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January GoWalk! Urban Walks: 3 to 6 miles, 300 to 600 feet of elevation gain

Field trip: GoWalk!: Beginner Urban Walking Series

January GoWalk! Urban Walks: 3 to 6 miles, 300 to 600 feet of elevation gain - Seattle Olmsted 70: Section 10

From West Seattle Foot Ferry Terminal we head along shore for Longfellow Creek then Pigeon Point. We then descend to cross the lower level bridge and follow the maritime industrial shoreline to Terminal 50, the Seattle Foot Ferry Dock to return to W Seattle.

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Peter Hendrickson
Peter Hendrickson
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.9 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 340 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2

Meeting time: 9 am

Meeting location: West Seattle Foot Ferry Terminal at 1660 Harbor Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98126, Plenty of free, on street parking.  On this Sunday, some may wish to ride the foot ferry from Seattle as free, on-street parking is easily found near the terminal.

This 10th section of the Seattle Olmsted 70 wallows in Seattle waterfront maritime history and activity. Some may find the (claimed) first in the USA, pump-it gas station along the route. We long into but do not get into the large container terminal.

Longfellow creek boasts a salmon run and some unusual sculptures and the lower W Seattle Bridge brings near indigenous fishing grounds and Mountaineers Books. 

Route/Place

Seattle Olmsted Circuit: Ballard Locks to Rainier Beach to Ballard Locks

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Usual urban walk essentials with bright, reflective clothing a plus. An ORCA pass will speed entry, to the foot ferry.

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