CTS 2025 Yellow #2: South Lake Loop

This ride will take us around Mercer Island and the south end of Lake Washington in a counter clockwise direction.

There are NO restrooms or water at the start, so please plan accordingly.

We will start at the Newport Hills P&R, and head north toward the I-90 trail.  We will make a restroom stop at Newcastle Beach Park at mile 1.1.  From there we head across the I-90 bridge short span to begin the loop around Mercer Island. This is a well loved classic route with views of the lake but the shoulders are narrow so we will take extra care.  Then we cross the longer span of the I-90 bridge to Seattle, there is a grand photo op at the west end so have your cameras ready!  We then travel south along Lake Washington where we hope the cherry trees will be in full bloom.  The route progresses through Renton and around the south end of the Lake.  We will take a last optional restroom stop at Gene Coulon Park, ride past the Seahawk Athletic Center (a great Photo ) and back to Newport Hills P&R.

Email may be sent the morning of the ride updating the route as well as weather updates and cancellations.