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Foster and Marsh Island Loop, 520 Trail — Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Went over the 520 bridge this afternoon with my 14 year old son on bikes. We also  went on over to Husky Stadium. Montlake Bridge is close to vehicle traffic until Saturday, but is open to pedestrians and bicyclists. On the way back we decided to check out the Foster and Marsh Island Loop. We went clockwise and walked our bikes most of the way , as we were unsure if bikes were even allowed. We did not see any signs stating that is was not OK.  Trail was super wide, dry, and well maintained. I assume in the winter this trail can get muddy. The boardwalks and bridges were fun and we got a nice view of Portage Bay and the stadium, along with some cool cloud formations. We then rode back across the lake to my car parked over at a park in Hunts Point. Our trip was nearly 11 miles with only about 3/4 of a mile being on foot.

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Muledeer on Foster and Marsh Island Loop, 520 Trail

Glad to hear the boardwalks are now open! They've been closed every time I've been down there in the last year. Nice pics

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Muledeer on Aug 31, 2021 07:13 PM

kidz won't hike on Foster and Marsh Island Loop, 520 Trail

Thanks! I am glad it was open, because I had never been there before.

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kidz won't hike on Sep 03, 2021 02:23 PM

ehiker on Foster and Marsh Island Loop, 520 Trail

FYI - the waterfront trail is no bikes.... there's a sign at both ends that indicates it, though the one in the arboretum end has been so defaced that it's difficult to read. It's also 'no dogs' and 'no running'.... All of which are regularly ignored.

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ehiker on Sep 01, 2021 01:31 PM

ehiker on Foster and Marsh Island Loop, 520 Trail

Addendum - bikes are only allowed on paved roads/trails within the arboretum... so Foster Island is also a no go.

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ehiker on Sep 01, 2021 01:33 PM

kidz won't hike on Foster and Marsh Island Loop, 520 Trail

Thanks for the info. Glad we walked our bikes thru there. We did ride them on the gravel road though

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kidz won't hike on Sep 03, 2021 02:24 PM