Lighthouse and Discovery Park Loop

Seattle, Washington

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4.27 miles

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384 ft

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This loop trail in Discovery Park offers up great views of Puget Sound. There are several easy trails to branch out onto if you want to extend your run.

This Beautiful park in Seattle offers up gorgeous views of Puget Sound. The park has an easy to follow loop, which is about 4.5 miles. There are easy offshoots of the loop if you're looking to get a little extra distance. Keep an eye out for Hidden Valley Trail and North Beach Trail if you're up for stretching your legs a little more. If you get a good sweat going, you can always hike down to the beach and go for a swim!!

The best time to hit the trail is on a week night in the evening to see the sunset. Bring your dog for the run if you want as well. The park is dog friendly.

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Lighthouse and Discovery Park Loop Reviews

Natala Menezes

Lighthouse and Discovery Park Loop

10/04/15

Discovery Park is my go-to for a quick run. I add a few variations off of the primary trail, including two sets of stairs, to make the loop 4 miles. With the amazing views of rainier, the sound and Elliot Bay, this loop is the best of the best. It is also a relatively easy - but still interesting - trail running grade and very well maintained.

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