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
| Dist: 55.42 mi |
Points: 1979 |
Calories: none |
| Time: none |
Speed: 0.0 mph |
Pace: 0:00 / mi |
| 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 |
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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 |
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Then go 0.36 mi |
| 53.47 mi |
Turn Left |
Pacific St |
Then go 0.14 mi |
| 53.61 mi |
Turn Right |
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Then go 0.02 mi |
| 53.63 mi |
Turn Right |
Pacific Pl |
Then go 0.05 mi |
| 53.67 mi |
Turn Left |
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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 |
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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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