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West Seattle Bridge Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
47.5727, -122.3400 Map & Directions
Length
2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
20 feet
Highest Point
50 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy
Find scenic city and waterway views on the Seattle Bridge Trail. Photo by C P. Full-size image
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Rivers

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None
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This paved urban trail follows along SW Spokane Street. Take a walk or ride your bike over the East Waterway, across Harbor Island and over the West Waterway. Continue reading

Rating
2.00 out of 5

Hiking West Seattle Bridge Trail

This paved urban trail follows along SW Spokane Street. Take a walk or ride your bike over the East Waterway, across Harbor Island and over the West Waterway. To extend your journey, check out the Elliot Bay Trail and Alki Trail.

Hike Description Written by
Claudia Lopez, WTA Community

West Seattle Bridge Trail

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.5727, -122.3400 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-5 S, take exit 163 A toward the West Seattle Bridge. About 0.8 mile after exit 136 A, take a right to get onto 1st Ave S.  Continue for a little over 0.2 mile, then take a left at S Hanford St. After approximately 0.3 mile, take a left to get onto E Marginal Way S. In around 0.2 mile, the paved trail will be on the left as indicated by the small green street signs under the bridge.

TAKE TRANSIT

This trailhead is accessible by bus! Plan your visit by bus using TOTAGO, or consult the schedules for King County Metro route numbers 113, 121, 122, and 123.

Routes 113, 121, 122 & 123 stops at East Marginal Way S & S Idaho St, which is about 0.6 mile from the trail along E Marginal Way S.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Seattle Department of Transportation

Guidebooks & Maps

West Seattle Trails PDF Map: https://bit.ly/31wGWO0

Mountains to Sound Greenway Map: https://bit.ly/2OTYO3V

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West Seattle Bridge Trail

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