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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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Seattle, WA: Lake Washington and Sammammish Loop
Distance: 55.42 mi
Points: 1979
Calories: none
Total Time: none
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Instruction
Distance to next
1
0.00 mi
Start - Gas Work Park
Then go 0.02 mi
2
0.02 mi
Straight - Burke-Gilman Trail
Then go 15.39 mi
3
15.41 mi
Straight - Sammamish River Trail
Then go 9.57 mi
4
24.98 mi
Turn Right - Merge onto Redmond Way's bike lane
Then go 0.57 mi
5
25.55 mi
Turn Right - E Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE
Then go 3.47 mi
6
29.02 mi
Straight - E Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE
Then go 5.91 mi
7
34.93 mi
Turn Right - SE 56th St/NW Sammamish Rd
Then go 4.47 mi
8
39.40 mi
Turn Left - SE 34th St
Then go 0.31 mi
9
39.71 mi
Turn Right - SE Eastgate Way
Then go 1.97 mi
10
41.68 mi
Turn Left - 128th Ave SE
Then go 0.11 mi
11
41.79 mi
Turn Right - Bike Path
Then go 0.61 mi
12
42.39 mi
Turn Left - Bike Path
Then go 0.39 mi
13
42.79 mi
Turn Right - Bike Path
Then go 0.32 mi
14
43.11 mi
Straight - Bellevue Way SE
Then go 0.04 mi
15
43.15 mi
Bear Left - 113th Ave SE
Then go 0.48 mi
16
43.62 mi
Bear Left - Bike Path
Then go 0.01 mi
17
43.63 mi
Bear Left - Bike Path
Then go 0.87 mi
18
44.51 mi
Bear Right -
Then go 1.76 mi
19
46.26 mi
Turn Right - Bike Path
Then go 0.26 mi
20
46.52 mi
Turn Right - Bike Path
Then go 1.91 mi
21
48.43 mi
Turn Left - Mount Baker Bike Tunnel
Then go 0.47 mi
22
48.90 mi
Turn Right - Martin Luther King Way S
Then go 2.30 mi
23
51.20 mi
Turn Right - E Madison St
Then go 0.28 mi
24
51.48 mi
Bear Left - Lake Washington Blvd E
Then go 1.11 mi
25
52.58 mi
Bear Left - Lake Washington Blvd E
Then go 0.53 mi
26
53.11 mi
Turn Right -
Then go 0.36 mi
27
53.47 mi
Turn Left - Pacific St
Then go 0.14 mi
28
53.61 mi
Turn Right -
Then go 0.02 mi
29
53.63 mi
Turn Right - Pacific Pl
Then go 0.05 mi
30
53.67 mi
Turn Left -
Then go 0.02 mi
31
53.69 mi
Turn Left - Burke-Gilman Trail
Then go 1.71 mi
32
55.40 mi
Straight - Northlake Way
Then go 0.02 mi
33
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.
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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