Suggestions for Hiking near Seattle

Trupanion • July 26, 2011Discovery park is located on the historic grounds of Fort Lawton. It is 534 acres with nearly 12 miles of hiking and walking trails for you and your dog to explore. Please bring a leash and poo bags!

Mary S. • July 2, 2015Even with tons of people out in the summer, this place doesn't feel crowded. A great place to hike.

Toni S. • February 28, 2021Great hiking and so much to see!

Josh W. • July 6, 2015Great hiking between Ravenna and Cowen park. Much cooler down below in summer if you're looking to cool down and remain active.

Trixie J. • September 26, 2010If you're here in the am, bluwater bistro has fab champagne brekkie and at night, dukes HH is yummy!!!

George T. • August 24, 2013Great views.Very peaceful and quite during mornings

Enrique G. • April 15, 2017Come for a hike or bike, along with picnic stuff to enjoy an amazing view

Sarah S. • February 21, 2014If course it's awesome on a hot summer day but it's calm and peaceful when it's overcast too

joshua l. • July 24, 2011Excellent workout space... Jog up and down these. Cheaper than a gym.

Mary S. • November 9, 2015Gorgeous fall walk

Marlina V. • September 3, 2013Cycling enthusiasts, runners, and walkers enjoy the mostly traffic-free & paved paths of the Burke-Gilman Trail. Well maintained & being expanded each year, it's popular w/families & elite athletes.

Downtown Seattle Y. • August 22, 2011Take scenic bike ride through Seattle and stop at the Fremont Market if it's a Sunday!

Sandy G. • April 28, 2019Come early to have the park to yourself

Kayla J. • April 19, 2015Great walking/biking path. Beautiful view, nice area to breath and relax

⚡️Stephano T. • June 17, 2013This trail does a big loop throughout king county. From Seattle to Bellevue you can ride and enjoy the views.

Holly B. • July 12, 2015Great hike, beautiful views and lots to do - playgrounds, picnic areas, beach, meadows. Good place to spend a day!

Maria N. • April 27, 2016Good place to take a walk or picnic on the beaches. The hiking trails on top are worth the walk. Clean but can be unsafe at night.

Fritztown J. • August 27, 2017Worth the hike up for the view of the skyline and Mt. Rainier

Mary S. • July 5, 2015Burn some calories!

Dest S. • February 22, 2014This park is basically a forest with trails. Great for dog walking and communing with nature.

Anna U. • February 22, 2010There are free paper maps on the bulletin boards.

Doug V. • August 21, 2015Lots of great hikes. Look for historical coal mining exhibit off the main trail.

Alan C. • April 18, 2011Check out the murals on the walls by local schoolkids.

Vanessa C. • August 15, 2012A very safe and beautiful trail. It has amazing views!

SooFab • July 13, 2018Beautiful Park with tons of activities, lake swimming, soccer and baseball parks as well as a bunch of hiking trails.

Ponzi B. • August 23, 2011Best tip! If you are coming for hiking boots definitely try the outlet. Someone has already broke them in for at least one hike! Oh - def spring for the uber thick socks with wicking action!

Linden L. • September 29, 2013I like Discovery Park more than this. Anyway, this is also a good park for hiking.

Abhijeet G. • January 6, 2010Pretty shoreline and some nice hikes as well.