Burke-Gilman Trail — Friday, Apr. 4, 2025

Starting at a friend’s house in Wallingford we walked to the Burke Gilman Trail and over to see the cherry blossoms in bloom at the UW Quad. We hit the trail at 10:15 it was sunny skies and 48 degrees. The trail was busy with a bustle of users (walkers, runners, bikers, strollers and more). As we neared the UW district people were out everywhere. Once we headed up the Rainier Vista pathway towards the fountain hoards of people were enjoying the day. This was the largest crowd I’ve ever encountered when coming to see the Cherry Blossoms in bloom. Most likely the trees were at peak bloom and it was a great, sunny, warm spring day. Great for people watching… we saw a UW rowing crew decked out in their race uniforms with oars taking group photos, a bridal party in their wedding outfits, families with small children and numerous UW graduates in cap and gowns posing for the just right photos. We left UW district on surface streets and headed west on 45th to Wallingford and had a great lunch at Blue Star Pub and Cafe.