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An easy run with views of Mt. Rainier from the West Point Lighthouse.


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Map Key

4.0

Miles

6.5

KM

95%

Runnable

335' 102 m

High

10' 3 m

Low

406' 124 m

Up

405' 123 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers

Closes at dark.

Overview

The initial trail is well traveled and chances are you'll see many other hikers and runners on the loop.

Description

What's great about this trail is that it's not that hard to get to and it is a huge park in Seattle. A little over a .5 miles and there is a great view of Elliott Bay - at this point you can chose to just continue along the Loop Trail, and it'll only take about an hour. If you want to add a little more difficulty definitely go down to the lighthouse.

There is parking at the Discovery Park Educational Center. Start on the Loop Trail and then look for the sign that indicates the trail down to the lighthouse. This is a fun run with some great views. It's only about 3.5 miles, but you can get a nice workout in.

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West Point Lighthouse
Aug 2, 2021 near Bainbri…, WA
A nice sunset over Puget Sound.
Jan 21, 2019 near Bainbri…, WA
View down to the shore through the trees in Discovery Park.
Oct 4, 2016 near Bainbri…, WA
A fire hydrant by the side of the trail - a fun little reminder that this beautiful park is in an urban setting.
Mar 11, 2018 near Seattle, WA
The path is generally wide and big jogging strollers are fine to use.
Jul 31, 2016 near Bainbri…, WA
Great trail for running or for kids!
Jul 31, 2016 near Seattle, WA

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Check-Ins

Aug 13, 2022
Shane Steinert-Threlkeld
Added North Beach to do full loop 4.4mi — 0h 43m
Feb 13, 2022
Colt Fry
4mi — 0h 41m
Jan 15, 2022
Private User
Jul 11, 2021
Mary Robinson
Aug 18, 2019
Joe Robinson
Great trail in Discovery Park! Went down to the lighthouse via South Beach Trail and back up to the Loop via the road walk, but either way is great! 3.9mi — 1h 00m
Jul 29, 2019
Matthew Macfarlane
Beautiful trail located in the heart of Seattle. If training for a trail race you could do some tempo workouts or speed workouts here. 4mi — 0h 28m
May 26, 2019
Diana Salazar
47 mins with pictures and getting lost. Nice first trail run with Lili 4mi
May 23, 2019
Caitlin Duffy
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