We did this on bicycles but almost all of it can be also done walking. Seattle now has an amazing system of protected bike paths. This 20 mi lollipop Loop is on protected separate bike path for 98% of the way. It also goes by all kinds of interesting features in Seattle.
We started down by the T-Mobile baseball stadium around 10:00 a.m. The game didn't start until 1:10p so we got a prime free spot right next to the field. We rode up the brand new bike path that goes up the waterfront. This is an excellent path with lots of interesting landscaping and city sights. It continues on through Myrtle Edward Park which is one of the prettiest parts of the trip. We then headed up the interbay section which is mostly protected bike path but narrow.
Biking over the Ballard bridge is interesting but the path is very narrow so if you come across another person you have to get off your bike and walk it.
We did a side extension over to gas works Park and then back to Ballard and over the Ballard bridge. Next along the waterfront of Lake Union and then down Bell Street and back the way we came. We then did a out and back extension to the West Seattle bridge for an interesting view of Seattle and the loading dock area. You could continue on protected bike path all the way to Alki point. Very few cities have such an amazing system of protected bike paths.
At the end we walked over to T-Mobile and watched some Mariners baseball. Unfortunately it wasn't successful but it was fun nonetheless.
20 miles
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