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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: |
Total: 49.53 mi Active: 49.5 mi |
| Calories: | 2506 |
| Average Speed: | 14.4 mph - 0:04:10/mi |
| Duration: | Total: 3:26:32 |
| Difficulty: | 7 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
Passes through: Seattle, Renton, Newcastle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Juanita, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and back through Seattle via Northgate.
| Position Format: | Datum: |
Tracks
| Distance: 49.53 mi | Points: 1939 | Calories: 2506 |
| Total Time: 3:27:01 | Speed: 14.4 mph | Pace: 4:10 / mi |
| Active Time: 3:26:33 | Speed: 14.4 mph | Pace: 4:10 / mi |
Points of Interest
Leschi Neighborhood
Location: 47.601215, -122.285299A good place to stock up on food & drinks, and maybe a latte at Starbucks.
Seward Park
Location: 47.549826, -122.257447Water fountains and public restrooms await you here.
Corner Store
Location: 47.499721, -122.221077Just in case you forgot anything like food or water.
Turn onto Bike Trail
Location: 47.537051, -122.195263Take a right onto the bike trail here, off of Ripley Lane.
Shortcut option
Location: 47.580289, -122.179384Feel 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, -122.191143Take a left here and travel a short distance to find a Subway on the right.
Gas Station
Location: 47.645492, -122.201496Offering snacks & water.
Left On NE Juanita Lane
Location: 47.704015, -122.210498For 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, -122.249851Under 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, -122.280450Cross 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, -122.313666If the light won't change for you here, press the walk button to get it to change.
Convenience Store
Location: 47.748933, -122.323827Need supplies? This is a good spot to refill. On the weekends they blast salsa music from loudspeakers!
Tricky Crossing
Location: 47.651571, -122.321434You'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, -122.219338A 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, -122.297702A gentle climb through Lake Forest Park.
View Of Rainier
Location: 47.684553, -122.322818On the way down 5th Ave into the University District/Green Lake area, check out Rainier on a clear day.
University Bridge
Location: 47.653507, -122.319889The drawbridge goes up for big boats heading in from or out to the Puget Sound.
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