Near North Bluff Trail
Views of Puget Sound.
Near North Bluff Trail
View to beach access from Carkeek Park.
Near North Bluff Trail
It's not yet officially spring, but flowers are starting to blossom
Near North Bluff Trail
Bench with a view.

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North Bluff Trail

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A route along the North Bluff with views of Puget Sound.
0.3
mi
Distance
177
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.26mi
Distance
177ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
221ft
High Point
45ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This route starts at the main parking area in Carkeek Park and climbs along the North Bluff. The trail is nicely graded with many steps to ascend the bluff. The trail presents many viewing opportunities of the sound far below the trail. Eventually, the trail ends at a bench with access to the local homes.

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