Burke-Gilman 55th Anniversary of Hike-In Celebration from Gas Works (Leisurely)

• Entertainment: Live music and activities for kids.
• Food: A variety of local food trucks.

• Merrill Hille & Sandy Wood: Original Burke-Gilman committee members.
• Michelle Finnegan: Interim Superintendent of Parks.
• Tyler Vasquez: Cascade Bicycle Club Seattle Policy Manager.
• Kristen Milliron: Seattle Parks Foundation COO.

Route: Come, have fun, converse and enjoy this social bike ride along the Burke Gilman Trail.  The terrain is flat. 

Pace: Leisurely Pace

Cue sheets: No cue sheets provided. Stay together ride.   This is a one-way ride.  Feel free to return at your own time by your own route.   

Fenders: If the riding surfaces are wet, please come equipped with fenders long enough to keep the person riding behind you dry or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

Ride start: We meet at the 10:00 a.m.   Please be ready to ride at 10:00 a.m. We will start with a required safety briefing and roll out when that's done. All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate. Note: Water and restrooms are available at Gas Works Park and at Matthews Beach.  We plan to arrive at Matthews Beach around 10:45 am in time for the live music.  

Be Prepared:  Be prepared if you have a mechanical problem e.g. flat tire or have a rescue plan, e.g. bus pass (ORCA card).   

Parking: Free bicycle corral at Matthews Beach

Weather cancellation: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed in the Weather Status or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will cancel the ride and all registered riders will be sent a notification email. If the ride is canceled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride location.

If you have questions, please contact the Ride Leader.