A Fall Foliage Ride Along the Duwamish

Please join us for this ride to Tukwila and back.  The brightest of yellows, khaki, ochre, burnt umber, rose -- the colors of fall are on display along the banks of the Duwamish River, and the crunch of leaves under our wheels confirms that we are heading into autumn.  The ride begins at Jack Block Park in West Seattle.  The ride follows the Alki Trail, the Duwamish Trail and the Green River Trail to Fort Dent (a/k/a  Starfire Sports Center).  From there, we will return to the start.  The route follows bike paths through industrial areas and along the banks of the river, and it also includes quiet residential streets and South Park's business district, where moderate traffic can be encountered. On the return trip, we will detour for coffee at a Starbucks in Tukwila. 

We will leave Jack Block Park at 9:45 a.m.  If you plan to drive to the start from outside of West Seattle, allow extra time because the West Seattle Bridge is closed and you will need a different route.  Jack Block Park can also be reached via the Rapid Ride “C” bus (use the first stop in West Seattle).  Parking, restrooms and water are available at the Park.  Restrooms and water are also available at Fort Dent (mile 13).  Bring a spare tube in case of flats and whatever else you might need to address mechanical issues. This Is a social ride, and we will stay together.  The pace is “steady,” which means riders should be comfortable with riding 12-14 mph on a flat road without headwind.   Our average speed on the ride will be less than the listed pace, given that the route is punctuated by several traffic control devices. 

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