Madison Park

Trip

Urban Walk - Madison Park to Volunteer Park

***PLEASE READ*** This is a Seattle Urban Walks x Seattle Backpacking collaboration focused on conditioning for summer backpacking trips. Preference will be given to Seattle Basic Backpacking 2026 students until April 23rd, when it will open up to all.

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.25 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 700 ft
  • Pace: 1.0 - 2.0 mph
  • 4 (10 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
  • Thu, Apr 23, 2026
  • Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Target pack weight is a personal choice both on the trail and for this activity. Your fully loaded pack, including all gear, food, and water, should not exceed 20% of your body weight to ensure comfort and prevent injury. 

Suggested pack weight for this activity is 75% of target. 

An optional pack weigh-in will be conducted at the start of the activity. 

Please note: if you do not want to bring your actual gear, 1.000 L of water = 1.000 kg = 2.205 lbs

Meeting place: Madison Park Beach
Meeting time: 7:30am

Route/Place

Madison Park


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Water, snacks, appropriate outerwear, and sturdy shoes.

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