Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
March GoHike Pacing Hike: 2 to 4 miles, 0 to 750 feet of elevation gain - Carkeek Park
GoHike Pace Hikes are low-stress hikes to help you determine where you are in terms of gear, the pace (1.5 - 2 mph) and distance you can complete comfortably. These trips are designed to assist you in developing your goals for conditioning and hiking trips, so that you can determine what level of hikes and pace would be the best fit for you to sign up for - no pressure, no judgment!
Contacts
- Sat, Mar 14, 2026
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 3.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- Pace: 1-2.5 mph
- FULL, 4 on waitlist (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Fri, Feb 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Thu, Mar 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
This 3.5/4-mile loop trail near Seattle, Washington. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 min to complete. We may take longer to look at the views and possibly walk the beach if the tide is out. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and trail running, so we'll likely encounter other people while exploring. We may take a little side trip to look for the Beaver dam. We can plan on checking it out! if the group agrees. We'll be moving at several different paces.
More details in the Hello Hiker.
We will meet at the Eddie McAbee Entrance (trailhead) at 8:00 AM ready to circle up and begin introductions. I would recommend arriving by 7:50, to ensure you find a parking space, are geared up and ready.
- Address: NW 100th Pl, near 6th Ave. NW
- This trailhead is behind the QFC and not in the middle of the park.
- Trailhead Co-ordinates: 47.7033, -122.3634
Required Equipment
You will receive a Hello Hiker email from your trip leader prior to your selected hike that will provide you with details for the hike that you selected.