Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
April GoHike Urban Walk: 2.5 - 5 miles, 250 - 1,000 feet gain (optional) - Washington Park Arboretum
This is a fun walk from The Graham Visitors Center to Foster and Marsh Islands and the Montlake Cut where we'll see the boathouse featured in the "Boys in the Boat" movie and book and back through the Arboretum to view the John Grade sculpture. We will see marine birds, likely eagles, with water and mountain views. GoHike Urban Walks are outings of at least two miles or longer that take place on city or suburban streets, parks or greenbelts. This urban walk counts toward your monthly GoHike course April trips.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 12, 2025
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Urban Walking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 250 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2mph
- 2 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at 8:45 with introductions at 9 ready to begin our walk on the front side of the Graham Visitors Center.
There is parking behind the Graham Visitors Center and along Foster Island Rd.
There is a bathroom on the back side of the Graham Visitors Center.
The trail is a combination of gravel, hard pack, boardwalk, and paved road. It will likely be muddy in spots.
Bring poles for balance and your own comfort level.
We will stay together as a group maintaining a 2.0 pace range.
Meet at the Graham Visitor's Center at 8:45am.
Ready to walk at 9:00 AM.
2300 Arboretum Dr
Seattle, WA 98112
Required Equipment
Leader will send out a Hello Walker email prior to the walk that may include requirements or recommendations for equipment.