Trail Run Seward Park, Seattle

Seattle, Washington

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Distance

4 miles

Elevation Gain

150 ft

Route Type

Loop

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Some of the best trail running in any city that I can recall with water views, old growth forest, critters, and a wilderness feel in the middle of Lake Washington.

Seward Park used to be an island in the middle of Lake Washington. When the Lake Union canal was built the water level went down and the island was connected to the main land. Some of the only surviving old growth forest in the the metro area is to be found in the park and don't be surprised to find yourself running by some huge trees.

Run along the perimeter for constant water views and try to spot Bill Gate's house, or go inside for a wilderness trail feeling and superbly maintained trails.

I would put the trail running experience at this park up there with Stanley Park in Vancouver BC and Forest Park in Portland Oregon.

Photos: Odin Ifrim

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