Lake Washington Boulevard

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

47.5858, -122.2868 Map & Directions

Length: 3.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 320 feet
Highest Point: 70 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

A walk along the water. Photo by BlueGoat. Full-size image

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Wildlife

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On any given day, you'll find hikers, runners and bikers traveling the distance between Colman Beach Park and Seward Park along Lake Washington Boulevard in Seattle. Continue reading

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Hiking Lake Washington Boulevard

On the western shores of Lake Washington and the eastern edge of Seattle is the Lake Washington Boulevard, and parallel to that is the Lake Washington Boulevard Trail. For over 3 miles, hikers and runners can follow the paved and dirt trail right along the water.

On clear days, looking north on your trek brings views of Mount Baker, and taking a break on the south side of Seward Park brings views of Rainier. But no matter the weather or time of year, you'll likely find many recreators outside enjoying this trail.

Along the way, there are plenty of benches and landmarks to stop at, including Stan Sayres Memorial Park. The route also includes multiple access points into the water, one of which is Mount Baker Beach.

Lake Washington Boulevard

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Co-ordinates: 47.5858, -122.2868 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Getting There

There are various starting locations/parking areas along the Lake Washington Boulevard. The northern end is at Colman Park Beach and the southern end is at the entrance to Seward Park.

Other access points include Mount Baker Park Beach, Stan Sayres Memorial Park, Adams Street Beach, Lakewood Marina and the Ferdinand Street Boat Launch.

Northern end (Colman Park Beach)

The pin above is Colman Park Beach. Heading south on Rainier Ave S in Seattle, turn right onto S Walker St. In half a mile, turn right onto 31st Ave S. In another half mile, turn left onto S McClellan St. In 0.2 mile, turn left onto Lake Park Dr S. Veer left onto Lake Washington Blvd soon after, then immediately take the right fork into the parking area.

Southern end (Seward park)

To get to Seward Park, the other end of the trail, head south on Rainier Ave S. Turn left onto S Genesee St. In 1 mile, turn right onto Lake Washington Blvd. The park will be on your left in another mile.

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Lake Washington Boulevard

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Getting There

Northern end (Colman Park Beach)

Southern end (Seward park)

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