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April 10, 2012 at 4:20 pm #602829
skeeterParticipantHelp me out here folks! Our family is trying to find all the best nature/outdoor walks in Seattle. We like walks that feature wildlife and/or scenic views. So far these are our favorites (in no particular order):
Alki Park trail
Lincoln Park trail
Seward Park trail
Discovery Park trail (loop trail)
Are there any more trails we should check out? Preferably within 10 miles or so of West Seattle? We have a car so that’s no problem. Advice please!
April 10, 2012 at 4:31 pm #754364
bailecyclistParticipantArboretum – many trails.
April 10, 2012 at 5:12 pm #754365
mannamcParticipantWe love walking through Schmitz Park. We have a certain loop that we do but there are several trails.
April 10, 2012 at 5:17 pm #754366
herongrrrlParticipantCamp Long! Several great trail loops through there.
Herring’s House Park/Terminal 107 Port of Seattle Park(right across the street from the Duwamish Longhouse on W Marginal)is a great wildlife viewing site, too…not so much a hiking trail, but take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline and you’ll see all kinds of birds (Ospreys especially active this time of year), rabbits, and harbor seals and sea lions in the river. You could make it into a longer walk by following the bike trail down to T105 public access, also landscaped for wildlife (check for baby salmon in the artificial slough there), although the walk between the two parks isn’t very visually appealing itself.
Emma Schmitz Park shoreline, combined with a trip through the trails at Me Kwa Mooks park across the street, would also make a very satisfying nature walk. Especially at a low tide.
Carkeek Park has lots of nice trails, too.
April 10, 2012 at 7:17 pm #754367
skeeterParticipantThank you all. Camp Long!! How could I forget? Very close to our house. Haven’t been in a while. Will go there soon, too.
Arboretum is a good idea too.
I forgot to mention in my first post – we prefer trails/paths that are stroller friendly. Though we have a carrier for the kiddo for rough paths. But our little girl likes the stroller better.
April 10, 2012 at 8:42 pm #754368
herongrrrlParticipantHerring’s House/T107 would be ideal for strollering. The Herring’s House portion (which is a Seattle Park, where T107 is Port property) even has paved trails.
Not all of the Me Kwa Mooks trails are stroller-able, but the main trail leading up from the interpretive sign into the recently restored area would be fine, and if it’s a jogging stroller/has nice big wheels, you should be able to take it all the way around the loop that lets off at the corner of 58th and Snoqualmie.
April 10, 2012 at 8:48 pm #754369
skeeterParticipantThanks Herongrrrl!
April 10, 2012 at 9:24 pm #754370
FranciParticipantHere is another option that sometimes has Seattle walks and always has something in the general area, ie.. King County.
This is the AVA or American Volksport Association website. The walks are free to the general public, its a great way to get out and explore locally and other areas of the state.
April 11, 2012 at 9:48 pm #754371
lanab12MemberCheck out Lincoln Park. There are 14 trails, including a beach walk and plenty of wooded area, available for hikes. Also convenient are the picnic and play areas. In the summer, kids can cool off in the wading pool. Here’s a guide to some other great family friendly hikes in Seattle:
April 11, 2012 at 9:53 pm #754372
ghar72ParticipantWhat about heading south to Seahurst? We haven’t been on their trails, just to play at the beach. But they do have maps of trails, so worth checking out. https://burienwa.gov/facilities.aspx?pagenum=4&RID=19&Page=detail
April 11, 2012 at 9:57 pm #754373
JiggersMemberI know Lincoln Park like the back of my hand…:)
April 12, 2012 at 12:32 am #754374
nighthawkParticipantI know someone said Arboretum but I’m guessing they are thinking the main one not in W. Seattle. South Seattle Community College also has an arboretum . Small but nice. The new chinese garden is there to.
I also know that nature conservancy is working on trails through w. duwamish green space but i dont know the specific cess points for those.
Also at farmers market sustainable west seattle had a guide “walkable w. seattle”
April 12, 2012 at 2:10 am #754375
BonnieParticipantWe recently went to the University of Washington to see the flowering cherry blossom trees. How could I possibly forget how beautiful it is there? Nice to just go and walk around. Not ‘nature’ but very beautiful.
April 12, 2012 at 9:34 pm #754376
365StairsParticipantHalfway down Barton St. towards the water…there is a smaller park on the south side of street…entrance tucked in the green belt…
This has several miles of maintained trails in various loops. It is good for walking or mountain biking…
It is darker – so day time is best.
We called it “Whisky Woods” as kids…but thats another story..
April 12, 2012 at 11:14 pm #754377
herongrrrlParticipant365Stairs, are you talking about Fauntleroy Creek Park?
April 12, 2012 at 11:14 pm #754378
365StairsParticipantYes…There you go…thats the name..around Barton and 41st(ish)
April 13, 2012 at 4:12 am #754379
addParticipantI like Whiskey Woods better!
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