Get On Your Bike: Seattle Waterfront Trails

Join us for a ride from Gas Works Park on a 22-mile route at Leisurely pace (10-12mph)!

This ride goes past some of Seattle's many waterfront areas, primarily on trails and bike routes. We'll ride around Lake Union, then take the Ship Canal Trail and Elliott Bay Trail to the downtown waterfront (with a detour to Smith Cove). On the way back we'll check out the Fisherman's Terminal, cross over the Ballard Locks, and stop in Ballard for coffee/tea if there's interest before heading back along the Burke-Gilman Trail.

We'll meet at Gas Works Park by the entrance to the main sidewalk from the parking lot. Please be ready to ride at 1:00 (parking may be busy, so leave extra time if driving). We will start with a required safety briefing, and roll out when that's done. If you miss the briefing you will not be able to ride with the group.

This route is nearly as flat as it gets in Seattle, but on the few small hills, we'll climb and descend at our own pace and regroup at the top.

Restrooms are available at the start. We will stop along the way for restrooms/water if needed at miles 11.7 and 17.7. If there's interest we can also stop for coffee/tea/snacks at Caffe Umbria and Miro Tea in Ballard at mile 18.6 (remember to bring a mask if you plan to go inside).

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case.

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed above or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will post a ride-canceled note in the Comments section below at least two hours prior to the start and Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location.

We hope you can join us!