Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club has the goal to make Washington one of the best places in the…read morecountry to ride a mountain bike. Working to build and maintain trail systems, educate and train riders, and hosting group rides through out the State. They have built the I-5 Colonnade park as well as many others. I have only been on a few rides with the BBTC but all of them were really fun. I really like the web site and wiki page for finding spots to ride around the sound, and people to ride with. A great organization to volunteer for or just meet some like minded singletrack junkies.

A great walking trail to soak in some Seattle vibes. Pretty flat and not too long so it's…read moreaccessible whether you're a seasoned hiker or not. Strips of lane connected by small bridges which is cool. If the 520/Montlake construction has active closers you will need to enter from the UW side. There's ample parking near the trailhead in then neighborhood.

Google sometimes steers me wrong, so when we were out walking at the Washington Park Arboretum and…read moreit tells me there's a path under the overpass onto Foster Island that links up with Marsh Island I'm willing to try it out. The waterfront trail is gorgeous here. There's a small beach and inlet on Foster Island with several benches and a picnic table that has a fantastic view from both directions. The trail itself it mostly made up of floating pathways over majestic lily pad gardens that splash you when boats sail by. There are several sets of stairs as you step up to cross, but outside of the waterfront trail, it's fairly flat. We took the trail from start to finish to link up with Montlake bridge and it made for a gorgeous afternoon hike. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

Half #7 for me. I…read morepicked up my bib the day of the race. I don't live in WA (was visiting Seattle for Labor Day), Seattle and Redmond are about 30 minutes away from each other... I didn't have an hour or so to spare unfortunately to go to the Expo. BUT - there were so many vendors around the day of the race. I got an awesome free water bottle, bag, chap stick, hand sanitizer. Lol - I was really excited for the water bottle since it showed the ounces on the outside. If you're like me or just too lazy to go to Redmond before race day, be sure to get to the Bib Pick Up tent area early. Very happy I did. About 20 minutes before the race, a HUGE line formed. I think maybe we started a little late due to it. Got a thin material hoodie as a shirt. I like it. I'll definitely wear it one of my colder running days! I don't think there was other swag. Overall course: Pretty much flat. If you're from Atlanta, it'll remind you of the Belt Line, but with more scenery (no buildings, etc). The atmosphere/view of the entire race felt so nice. Literally it was just the trees, small creeks, great weather, etc. Hills were minimal. Beware: there are also non racers on the course as well. The miles were very well marked. Great water stations. Not a ton of crowd support but that's OK - I like chill races. And as always, thank you to all the Officers for helping and making sure no one got hurt!

Came upon this trail on accident exploring a different direction on Mercer Island. Driving I-90…read moreWest I have seen the trail and always been curious to find it. Today's walk was very short onto the trail. Between the rain and the rain, I decided to walk a short way out just for the view. I believe this trail is more popular with bikers from what I have seen driving by it on the interstate. Not sure how keen I am on walking it again as it is right next to the highway which is bit scary, but I am down for trying again when the weather is nicer. Walking in the downpour rain not super fun. Happy I found it though. Update to come when I next venture on this urban trail.

During beautiful, warm and sunny summer days, the I-90 freeway trail is my top choice for a short…read morecardio run. I begin my run at Mercer Island and head onto the I-90 floating bridge where there's full exposure to the sun, the breeze and glorious views of Seattle and million dollar homes on the waterfront. Be mindful of a few things when taking this trail as a runner/walker: 1) There tends to be more bicyclists than pedestrians and runners so follow the rules of the road. For example, travel on the right and be wary of bikers as they pass you on the left; don't run down the middle! Before making a U turn, hug the right and ensure that there aren't any traffic right behind you for safety. 2) Though there are restrooms at the parks, there aren't any midway on the bridge so do your deed(s) before heading on the pavement. My worst nightmare is to be 2 miles from a port-a-potty and need to do a no. 2 in the middle of I-90. Thank goodness that hasn't happened!! 3) I like going earlier in the mornings on weekends when isn't no rush hour traffic, reason being the exhaust fumes can get pretty bad if it isn't windy. So far on the runs I have completed, I haven't had much of an issue unless a couple of illegal rust buckets dump their fumes on the roadway. 4) If you have acrophobia, the fear of heights, you may want to reconsider the bridge portion. Looking down the rails on the right side going towards Seattle from Mercer there will a distance between the bridge and the water that would ruin your journey. 5) It is your choice how long of a distance you want to run along this trail. The whole distance roundtrip from one end to end may be as long as 18-20 miles or if you are just doing a section of the bridge and back, it can be as short as 4 miles. To find this trail, you can go to the trailhead on 12th Ave S in Seattle or the Mercer Island parks (or the Park n Ride) off the Island Crest Way/Mercer Way exits. I believe you can start from Bellevue as well but have not tried that one and it is located at Enatai Beach Park on SE Lake Road.

Nice trail! We've hiked it by our feet. It wasn't that hot weather and it was the perfect time -…read morebridge was closed for the cars, but trail was open. We really enjoyed our time here - watching the water and learning something new about the bridge.

A very nice walk through park to park (from West to East Montlakes). The trail is over the…read moreconnection to the lake. But the part underneath the bridge has a urine smell. Some people have painted the some walls. At the end, there is a little beach and a tiny spot for a picnic. Loved that there were some trashcans and a benches to admire the water. I advice to go back through this trail because if you yo back through the Arboretum, you'll have to cross some streets and cars don't stop in more of the times. And it can get very warm during the summer.

I love this area, one of a few places in Seattle where I can relax and breath. Has a nice view and…read morewater canal. Only street parking, 2 hours

Excellent views for a small overlook park. When Volunteer Park is filled to overflowing, this is my…read morego-to because it is only a few blocks away. There are views of the water, a steep green dive (See pic), and hummingbirds! They've been scarce for me this year, but they swarmed into and out of the trees. Seating can be limited but don't hesitate to perch under the trees.

While visiting Bruce Lee's gravesite at Lake View Cemetery, we came across Boren park which is…read moredirectly across the street from the cemetery. Boren Park is a small park with a few benches with not much to do but it provides some awesome views of Lake Washington. I had to stop by to take pictures of the view.

A nice little hidden park that only the local homeless, crazies, junkies, and occasional neighbors…read moreknow about. It's all quite a bit cleaner than you might expect from a lawn with big willow trees barely a foot out of the water. Come and hang out while the under age kids drink and imbibe burning substances and watch the boats go by. I'm going to remember this place for most picnic activities while I remain in the neighborhood.

I love this park. It is nice to have a small patch of green within walking distance of my…read moreapartment. With easy access to the water, I can get my feet wet or jump in to cool off in the summer and make my dog splash around when he's hot. The view is fantastic and there is generally a good amount of sun and shade if you need to make the switch on a nice day. The only con is the noise of the freeway, but I am easily able to look over that when the sun is out.