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Discovery Park Loop Trail, Discovery Park Beach and Highlands Loop — Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

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Type of Hike

Day hike

Trail Conditions

Trail in good condition

Road

Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs

No bugs

Snow

Snow free

Trails Hiked

Waiting out the rain near Discovery Park Hill - (c) onehikeaweek

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Quick-and-dirty version

Access: Discovery Park SE Entrance (park info)
Round Trip: 6.7 miles
Elevation Range: 50′-360′
Essential Gear: none
Dog-friendly: yes

Route

  1. To maximize the mileage, consider taking the outer path, including Loop Trail and South Beach Trail, and adding the inner trails to the mix.

Highlights

  • A quiet stroll before sunrise
  • Some views of Puget Sound, despite the not-too-great weather

Lowlights

  • A rainy day
Through the southeast corner in the morning rain - (c) onehikeaweek
A front-row view of the misty Puget Sound - (c) onehikeaweek
En route to Discovery Park Hill - onehikeaweek
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