Near Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop
West Point Lighthouse
Near Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop
A nice sunset over Puget Sound.
Near Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop
Great trail for running or for kids!
Near Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop
View down to the shore through the trees in Discovery Park.
Near Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop
A fire hydrant by the side of the trail - a fun little reminder that this beautiful park is in an urban setting.

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Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop

4.2 (37 Ratings)
An easy hike with views of Mt. Rainier from the West Point Lighthouse.
4.1
mi
Distance
471
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Closes at dark.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.11mi
Distance
471ft
Elevation Gain
471ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
344ft
High Point
10ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
What's great about this trail is that it's not that hard to get to and it is a huge park in Seattle. A little over a .5 miles and there is a great view of Elliott Bay - at this point you can chose to just continue along the Loop Trail, and it'll only take about an hour. If you want to add a little more difficulty definitely go down to the lighthouse.There is parking at the Discovery Park Educational Center. Start on the Loop Trail and then look for the sign that indicates the trail down to the lighthouse. This is a fun hike with some great views. It's only about 3.5 miles, but you can get a nice workout in.

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