East Seattle History Ride

This is a history ride to visit and learn facts about various historic and interesting sites around Mercer Island including the formerly named East Seattle.

We will meet at the Mercer Island Park & Ride near the entrance off N Mercer Way & the I-90 Trail (8000 N Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040). Parking can be found at the Park & Ride. Transit access uses Sound Transit Express Bus Route 550 running between Seattle & Bellevue. Bicycle access is just off the I-90/Mountains to Sound Trail.

Please be ready to ride at 9:30 AM. 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.

There are a total of 12 stops on this ride during which the ride leader will give some details about the history/geography/etc. for a couple of minutes. We will take a restroom & water break at Groveland Beach Park (mile 6.1) and a restroom & water/snack break at Island Crest Park (mile 9.0).

The route is mostly on paved roads and trails, but there are a few short unpaved sections.

Please note: due to all of the starts/stops, this ride is expected to last around 4-5 hours (estimated finish by 2:00 pm).

Click Register Now above if you would like to attend this ride.

Please bring basic tools (extra tubes, patch kit, etc.) as well as water and snacks, as it may be warm that day. Have a back-up plan in case you are unable to finish (friend/family who can pick you up, ORCA card to use public transit).

Cancellations: In the event of a weather cancellation, a notice will be posted in the comments on this page at least two hours before the ride, and the ride leader will not be at the ride start location.

Restrooms: the closest restroom to the start is at Aubrey Davis Park (about 1 mile west on the I-90 Trail); other restrooms are located at Groveland Beach Park (mile 6.1), Island Crest Park (mile 9.0), and Luther Burbank Park (mile 14.1).

Cue sheet: Route link cue sheets will not be provided. Please print one using the RideWithGPS link below if desired.

E-bikes: This is an e-bike-friendly ride. Please consult the "Can I ride my e-bike on a Free Group Ride?" section on the Cascade Free Group Ride FAQ's link for more information. Be sure to have your battery/power pack fully charged before you arrive for the ride.