Near Green Lake Trail
A double rainbow over Green Lake's Duck Island.

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Green Lake Trail

3.8 (18 Ratings)
An easy gravel hike around a popular lake. You'll see ducks, families, and exercisers of all kinds.
2.8
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeViewsWildlife
Access Issues
No courtesy rules are explicitly stated for the gravel margin. Asphalt path courtesy rules: Inside lane: runners, walkers, baby strollers; clockwise direction recommended. Outside lane: bicycles and skaters; counter-clockwise direction only. In summer and fall algal toxins can affect swimming by you or your pet. See http://green2.kingcounty.gov/swimbeach/ for current status.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.79mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
178ft
High Point
166ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The gravel inner margin of the asphalt loop bounding Green Lake is a pleasure to hike on. Much of it is generously wide, and it occasionally feeds onto dirt shortcuts. At a few points, one is forced onto asphalt to cross a bridge or skirt a building.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Ben Stephens