Washington Park Arboretum

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Urban Walk - Washington Park Arboretum

City walk through the Arboretum, the Madison Valley Neighborhood and multiple small parks and hidden walkways along the way. Expect exceptional trees, lovely homes, vistas and a hidden (and notorious) beach park. Much to explore!

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 150 ft
  • Pace: 2.5 MPH
  • FULL, 2 on waitlist (9 capacity)
  • Sun, Dec 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
  • Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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This will be an exploration focused trip with a lot of varied and interesting sites along the way.  At the beginning and end of our loop we will explore the gorgeous Washington Park Arboretum.  In the middle of the trip we will loop our way through the Madison Valley neighbor-an old and beautiful part of  Seattle with gracious homes, plantings and pocket parks.  Oh, and that notorious city park--Denny-Blaine--some find it quite exciting come summer time--I expect it to be a bit more sublime in winter.  Participants need to be of sufficient conditioning to walk at about a 2.5 MPH.  We will stop at things of interest along the way and then get a move on to the next point of interest.  Hope you can come.  Rob

Here is the Gaia route:  https://www.gaiagps.com/public/19jox9RJkNljzP7BxqGXKq7d/

Meet at 10 AM at the Graham Visitor Center at the Washington Park Arboretum-- 2300 Arboretum Drive E. Seattle, WA 98112.  There are exbixits and bathrooms at the visitors center if you want to arrive early and look around.

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Washington Park Arboretum


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Water, snacks, appropriate outerwear, and sturdy shoes.

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