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Departing from the eastern end of the Center for Urban Horticulture’s parking lot a signed trail descends to the boardwalk. Please use caution, as the boardwalk gets very slick when wet.
This half-mile trail makes a loop through this riparian/swampy area. A second entrance exists on the southeast corner of the loop going out to Surber Drive NE. Approximately halfway around this loop, there are two viewing areas that are excellent for their views of Lake Washington.
In season, everything from bald eagles, kingfishers or Cooper's hawks to a host of songbirds or swans may be seen here. Frequently, birdwatchers with their scopes may be found here. Some may even help you identify and learn. Keeping your eyes a little bit lower, you may also see beavers and muskrats.
Extending your hike
Link this trail with the Union Bay Nature Preserve, Foster Island, Washington Park Arboretum and the Lake Washington Ship Canal Waterside Trail for a much longer outing.
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