Beacon Hill History Ride (2022 Version)

This is a history ride to visit and learn facts about various historic and interesting sites around Beacon Hill in Seattle.

We will meet in front of the Jefferson Community Center (3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108). Parking can be found outside the community center. Transit access includes King County Metro Bus Route 36 nearby and Link light rail Line 1 about a mile from the Beacon Hill station. Bicycle access is from the Beacon Hill neighborhood greenway.

Please be ready to ride at 10:00 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 17 short 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 restroom & water/snack breaks at Dr. Jose Rizal Park (mile 2.5) and Van Asselt Community Center (mile 8.1).

The route is mostly on paved roads and trails.

Please note: due to all of the starts/stops, this ride is expected to last around 4-5 hours (estimated finish after 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: there are restrooms at the start/finish (Jefferson Community Center), Jefferson Park (mile 0.1 & 11.4), Beacon Hill Playground (mile 2.0), Dr. Jose Rizal Park (mile 2.5), and Van Asselt Community Center (mile 8.1).

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.