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April GoHike Urban Walk: 2.5 - 5 miles, 250 - 1,000 feet gain (optional)

Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course

April GoHike Urban Walk: 2.5 - 5 miles, 250 - 1,000 feet gain (optional) - Saint Edward State Park

Urban Walk through St. Edward Park, on the site of a former seminary. Our 3 mile loop with 400ft gain will take us past Lake Washington. GoHike Urban Walks are outings of at least two miles or longer that take place on city or suburban streets, parks, or greenbelts.

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Kathy Plakovic
Kathy Plakovic
Primary Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 2.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 400 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph

We will meet at the trail head at the parking lot at St Edward Park. Follow this link for specific directions :

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Please meet promptly at 8:45 a.m. so we can make introductions. Be ready to start hiking at 9:00 a.m. There are restrooms near the parking lot. A Discover Pass is required.

This is considered an Urban Walk and may count toward the monthly requirement of one trip activity a month for the GoHike Course. There isn't a need for all 10 essentials and more information will be provided in the email you receive about 1 week prior. Please bring a small day pack, with at least 1 liter of water, which equals about 32 oz. This is considered a loop hike, and we will encounter roots that could be slippery, a couple of steeper downhill sections (very short), and soft forest floor. We will be hiking through forested areas, along the waterfront and back up to the park through another forested area. This will mostly be under canopy, but sun protection is encouraged. 

In addition, please bring hiking poles for balance if you have them, a small snack and some layers as it may be chilly starting out. Good hiking boots or good traction runners are recommended. 

We will start out at a comfortable pace. There may be times where we will go faster just to get an idea of what that feels like, but the hike will be around 1.5-2 mph, and on flatter parts, we could go a little quicker.

Route/Place

Saint Edward State Park

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Leader will send out a Hello Walker email prior to the walk that may include requirements or recommendations for equipment.

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