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Hilly Lake Washington Loop

 

A variation on one of the most popular rides for Seattle cyclists: The Lake Washington Loop. 50 miles of hills, some rolling, some longer.

Starting at the intersection of Lake Wa Blvd & Madison Ave, head south and you're off!

Avoiding the crowded and flat Burke Gilman trail for the most part, this variation of the classic Lake Washington Loop adds a few more climbs at the end.

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Author: Matt M.
Activity: Bicycling
State: Washington (WA)
Distance: 49.52 mi 
Calories: 2506
Average Speed: 14.4 mph
0:04:10/mi
Duration: 3:26:32
Difficulty: 7 / 10
Rating: Unrated  
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Passes through: Seattle, Renton, Newcastle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Juanita, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and back through Seattle via Northgate.

DIRECTIONS + WAYPOINTS: helping you find your way

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Dist: 49.52 mi Points: 1939 Calories: 2506
Time: 3:27:01 Speed: 14.4 mph Pace: 4:10 / mi

Points of Interest

Leschi Neighborhood

Location: 47.601215°, -122.285299°
A good place to stock up on food & drinks, and maybe a latte at Starbucks.

Seward Park

Location: 47.549826°, -122.257447°
Water fountains and public restrooms await you here.

Corner Store

Location: 47.499721°, -122.221077°
Just in case you forgot anything like food or water.

Turn onto Bike Trail

Location: 47.537051°, -122.195263°
Take a right onto the bike trail here, off of Ripley Lane.

Shortcut option

Location: 47.580289°, -122.179384°
Feel like taking it easy and just doing the south half of the lake? Just take a left onto the I-90 bike trail under I-90.

Hungry?

Location: 47.617504°, -122.191143°
Take a left here and travel a short distance to find a Subway on the right.

Gas Station

Location: 47.645492°, -122.201496°
Offering snacks & water.

Left On NE Juanita Lane

Location: 47.704015°, -122.210498°
For a nice climb, take a left here and enjoy 20 or so minutes of climbing! Nothing too steep, but a great descent awaits. To avoid Juanita Hill, continue straight on 98th Ave, which intersects with the Burke-Gilman Bike Trail at the golf course.

Hop On Burke Gilman Trail

Location: 47.757618°, -122.249851°
Under construction at this point as of October of 2008. If it's still closed, follow the parallel access road (175th St) until you can hop on the trail.

Get Off Burke-Gilman Trail

Location: 47.751876°, -122.280450°
Cross Bothell Way and start the gentle ascent on Brookside Ave/180th/Perkins Way. Gas station on the west side of Bothell Way provides services.

Tricky Traffic Light

Location: 47.765840°, -122.313666°
If the light won't change for you here, press the walk button to get it to change.

Convenience Store

Location: 47.748933°, -122.323827°
Need supplies? This is a good spot to refill. On the weekends they blast salsa music from loudspeakers!

Tricky Crossing

Location: 47.651571°, -122.321434°
You'll need to cross two lanes of traffic (out of the bike lane) to take a left here. Be careful, and be patient!

Perimiter Road

Location: 47.496270°, -122.219338°
A nice break from the traffic of Rainier Ave. Check out the views of Rainier on a clear day, and the interesting aircraft at the Renton Municipal Airport.

NE Perkins Way

Location: 47.760445°, -122.297702°
A gentle climb through Lake Forest Park.

View Of Rainier

Location: 47.684553°, -122.322818°
On the way down 5th Ave into the University District/Green Lake area, check out Rainier on a clear day.

University Bridge

Location: 47.653507°, -122.319889°
The drawbridge goes up for big boats heading in from or out to the Puget Sound.





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