Seattle Guide: Hiking and Backpacking Within 25 - 150 miles
Seattle Highlights
- Seattle’s beloved Discovery Park offers a great getaway from the urban landscape. There are seven miles of trail to explore. Be sure to walk the 2.8-mile Nature Loop Trail. Also visit the beach at low tide when the tidal pools reveal crabs, mussels, and tiny fish.
- The 20-acre Kubota Park explodes in floral splendor during spring. Stroll the lovely landscape including ponds, waterfalls, and bridges. A hillside climb, referred to as “Mountainside," offers great views of pools and waterfalls.
- North of Seattle, the Big Four Ice Caves Trail is a relatively short hike with fantastic scenery. Leading up to the base of 6,153-foot Big Four Mountain, the trail showcases waterfalls and a snowfield.
- Seward Park is easily accessible at the end of Lake Washington Boulevard South. Take a walk on a winter day and enjoy the peace of the urban old-growth forest. The forest stands on the northern two-thirds of the Bailey Peninsula.
- Walk, jog, or bike on a paved path connecting Seward and Madrona parks. The path follows the lakeshore and there are pleasant lake views along the way.
By Travel Expert:
Karen Kefauver
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