December GoWalk!  Urban Walks: 2 to 5 miles, 200 to 450 feet of elevation gain

Field trip: GoWalk!: Beginner Urban Walking Series

December GoWalk! Urban Walks: 2 to 5 miles, 200 to 450 feet of elevation gain - Seattle Olmsted 70: Section 12

GoWalk! December route from Magnolia Village, descending to Perkins Lane and a pocket beach, and then ascending to sweeping Sound views from Magnolia bluffs before returning to Magnolia Village. This is the loop option for Section 12, Seattle Olmsted Circuit.

  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.7 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 772 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 to 2.0 mph
  • 9 (9 capacity)
  • FULL (3 capacity)
  • Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
  • Sun, Nov 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Participation in 2 December Urban Walks is required for all GoWalk! participants. This walk provides sweeping views across the Sound to downtown and to the Olympics.  There is ever boating activity at the Ballard Locks.  The walk will serve as a mentored experience for a new section steward with brief stops to use Find It, Fix It, if trail issues are found.

Meet shortly before 8am in front of the Magnolia Village Pub on W McGraw St.  Plenty of free, on street parking nearby (avoid time-limited blocks).

Route/Place

Seattle Olmsted Circuit: Ballard Locks to Rainier Beach to Ballard Locks


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You will receive a Hello Walker email from your trip leader prior to your selected urban walk that will provide you with details for the outing that you selected.

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