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March GoWalk! L5 Urban Walks: 4 to 8 miles, 500 to 1000 feet of elevation gain

Field trip: GoWalk!: Beginner Urban Walking Series

March GoWalk! L5 Urban Walks: 4 to 8 miles, 500 to 1000 feet of elevation gain - Seattle Olmsted 70: Section 8

Section 8 of the Seattle Olmsted 70 features a new (2025) Loop Option starting and finishing at Seattle's High Point (520ft) with a grand shore-side excursion through Fauntleroy and Lincoln Parks before heading up through Orchard St Ravine to return.

Contacts

Peter Hendrickson
Peter Hendrickson
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.1 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 825 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 520 ft

See Hello Walker Letter  and Turn by Turn directions are available to download from Routes and Places, Seattle Olmsted Circuit, Section 8. Yes, this route includes a Troll, coffee shops, ferry terminal, astrolabe and little known "canyon."

Meet shortly before 9am ready to walk in the shadow of the two water towers , corner of SW Myrtle St and 35th Avenue SW.  Good bus service.

Route/Place

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

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Urban 10 Essentials including bright clothing.

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