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Seattle, WA: Lake Washington and Lake Sammammish Loop

Tour two lakeshores and an island on this 55.4-mile loop circling Lake Washington and Lake Sammammish.

Author: Bicycling Magazine
Date: 21 Oct 2009 9:18:24 PM
Activity: Bicycling
State: Washington (WA)
Distance: 55.42 mi  (Change units)
Elevation: Total Gain: 1479 ft
Total Loss: 1480 ft
Net Change: -1 ft
Difficulty: 6 / 10
Tags: Seattle, Bothell, Mercer Island, Washington
Rating: Unrated   Rate it

This moderate, 55.4-mile loop circles Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish and finishes with a quick spin across Mercer Island. Start at Gas Works Park and merge onto the Burke-Gilman Trail, following it north through the University of Washington campus. After 7 miles, cruise past Matthews Beach Park and continue north roughly 5 more miles to Tracy Owen Station Park and the northern edge of Lake Washington.

From here, the route rounds to the east and merges onto the Sammamish River Trail. At mile 17, the trail curves south and travels another 6.5 miles to Redmond; you'll leave the trail in Redmond and follow Redmond Way and Lake Sammamish Parkway along the eastern edge of Lake Sammamish. At the southern tip of the lake, the route veers west and follows the I-90 Trail onto Mercer Island, then back to Seattle. The final 6.5 miles of the ride follow Martin Luther King Way and Lake Washington Boulevard back to the Burke-Gilman Trail and Gas Works Park.

-Mapped by Bryan Rivard

TO TRAILHEAD: The ride starts in Gas Works Park at 2101 N. Northlake Way.

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Tracks

Seattle, WA: Lake Washington and Sammammish Loop

Dist: 55.42 mi Points: 1979
Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Distance Instruction   Distance to next
0.00 mi Start Gas Work Park Then go 0.02 mi
0.02 mi Straight Burke-Gilman Trail Then go 15.39 mi
15.41 mi Straight Sammamish River Trail Then go 9.57 mi
24.98 mi Turn Right Merge onto Redmond Way's bike lane Then go 0.57 mi
25.55 mi Turn Right E Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE Then go 3.47 mi
29.02 mi Straight E Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE Then go 5.91 mi
34.93 mi Turn Right SE 56th St/NW Sammamish Rd Then go 4.47 mi
39.40 mi Turn Left SE 34th St Then go 0.31 mi
39.71 mi Turn Right SE Eastgate Way Then go 1.97 mi
41.68 mi Turn Left 128th Ave SE Then go 0.11 mi
41.79 mi Turn Right Bike Path Then go 0.61 mi
42.39 mi Turn Left Bike Path Then go 0.39 mi
42.79 mi Turn Right Bike Path Then go 0.32 mi
43.11 mi Straight Bellevue Way SE Then go 0.04 mi
43.15 mi Bear Left 113th Ave SE Then go 0.48 mi
43.62 mi Bear Left Bike Path Then go 0.01 mi
43.63 mi Bear Left Bike Path Then go 0.87 mi
44.51 mi Bear Right Then go 1.76 mi
46.26 mi Turn Right Bike Path Then go 0.26 mi
46.52 mi Turn Right Bike Path Then go 1.91 mi
48.43 mi Turn Left Mount Baker Bike Tunnel Then go 0.47 mi
48.90 mi Turn Right Martin Luther King Way S Then go 2.30 mi
51.20 mi Turn Right E Madison St Then go 0.28 mi
51.48 mi Bear Left Lake Washington Blvd E Then go 1.11 mi
52.58 mi Bear Left Lake Washington Blvd E Then go 0.53 mi
53.11 mi Turn Right Then go 0.36 mi
53.47 mi Turn Left Pacific St Then go 0.14 mi
53.61 mi Turn Right Then go 0.02 mi
53.63 mi Turn Right Pacific Pl Then go 0.05 mi
53.67 mi Turn Left Then go 0.02 mi
53.69 mi Turn Left Burke-Gilman Trail Then go 1.71 mi
55.40 mi Straight Northlake Way Then go 0.02 mi
55.42 mi Stop Gas Work Park

Points of Interest

Start/End: Gasworks Park Parking Lot

Location: 47.646813°, -122.334453°
From the Gasworks Park Parking lot, cross the street heading north on the Burke Gilman Trail.

Gas Works Park

Location: 47.646813°, -122.334421°
The ride starts and ends at Gas Works Park.

Road Crossings

Location: 47.654264°, -122.314479°
Continue to follow the Burke-Gilman Trail past several road crossings. Watch for pedestrians in the many crosswalks over the next 3 miles.

Burke-Gilman Bike Path

Location: 47.650761°, -122.307122°
It's a smooth ride past the University of Washington. Be mindful of the numerous pedestrians, stop signs, and crosswalks.

25th Avenue: Major Road Crossing

Location: 47.666189°, -122.300797°
Cross at the signal and continue straight (east) across 25th Avenue. The next 2 miles wind through wooded residential areas.

Trail Fork

Location: 47.667900°, -122.283446°
Around the bend from Burke-Gilman Playground Park, the trail splits.

Gradual Turn

Location: 47.693660°, -122.275890°
Follow the trail through a gradual turn north.

Matthews Beach Park

Location: 47.697126°, -122.275493°
Pass the two entrances to Matthews Beach Park. The park houses several restroom facilities, a picnic area, potable water, and a beach.

Entrance to Matthews Beach Park

Location: 47.697133°, -122.275321°
Descend trail to the water's edge. Restrooms, picnic areas, and beach are available.

Matthews Beach Park

Location: 47.696859°, -122.272811°

Locals Craig and Audrey

Location: 47.709184°, -122.276330°
These local pedestrians are known by many cyclists.

Cyclist on the Burke-Gilman

Location: 47.724328°, -122.281029°

Continue Straight

Location: 47.751811°, -122.280128°
Continue straight across 170th Street and reconnect with the trail. Watch out: Cyclists coming in the opposite direction may take the corner too sharply and cut close to you.

Tracy Owen Station Park

Location: 47.757539°, -122.267951°
Remain on the trail or take the slight detour through the park. Restrooms, a wooded picnic area, water, and a small personal watercraft launch point make up this park.

View from Tracy Owen Station Park

Location: 47.757510°, -122.267253°

Planes

Location: 47.758148°, -122.257935°

Begin Gradual Incline

Location: 47.751957°, -122.210189°
Begin a gradual climb to the bridge.

Bridge Crossing

Location: 47.752378°, -122.210369°
Turn right and cross the bridge.

Cyclists Crossing the Bridge

Location: 47.752392°, -122.210321°

Junction: Continue Straight

Location: 47.757499°, -122.206971°
Continue straight, passing a bridge on the left. Watch for cyclists coming off the bridge as you round the bend.

View Across River

Location: 47.757495°, -122.206786°

Sammamish River Trail

Location: 47.758884°, -122.203873°
Continue on Sammamish River Trail.

Cross the Sammamish River

Location: 47.754933°, -122.196408°
Turn left, cross the bridge, then bear right to continue on the trail.

Woodinville Drive

Location: 47.754936°, -122.194238°
Follow Woodinville Drive east.

Junction: Bear Left

Location: 47.755425°, -122.189797°
Bear left through the wooden posts and continue north for a 150 feet. Next, bear right (east) at the next fork and cross the bridge.

Curves Ahead

Location: 47.758123°, -122.178955°
Begin a mile-long section of gradual winding curves.

Cyclist Biking the Bend

Location: 47.757986°, -122.178370°

Bike Path

Location: 47.727150°, -122.142863°

Sammamish River Trail

Location: 47.700961°, -122.143400°

Junction

Location: 47.669780°, -122.110827°
Cross the bike path and continue to Redmond Way.

Bike Lane

Location: 47.670322°, -122.109743°
Merge right into the bike lane on Redmond Way.

Continue on Redmond Way

Location: 47.667772°, -122.102523°
Continue on Redmond Way until you reach Lake Sammamish Parkway NE.

Lake Sammamish Parkway NE

Location: 47.665893°, -122.100098°
Bear right (south) onto E Lake Sammamish Parkway NE.

Gradual Downhill Curve

Location: 47.631424°, -122.070395°

Looking North from I-90 Bridge

Location: 47.579073°, -122.200595°

Luther Burbank Park

Location: 47.585558°, -122.226033°

Bike Path

Location: 47.590355°, -122.248124°

Western View from I-90 Bridge

Location: 47.589812°, -122.255259°

Mount Baker Bike Tunnel

Location: 47.590391°, -122.288947°

Eastern View from Montlake Bridge

Location: 47.647227°, -122.304552°

Western View from Montlake Bridge

Location: 47.647451°, -122.304568°

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