Biking the Burke-Gilman Trail

A sunny day in November is a special treat to anyone who lives in the Northwest! We couldn't pass up a morning bike ride along the Burke-Gilman trail. We hopped on close to Magnuson Park and rode to Lake Forrest Park. We enjoyed gorgeous views of Lake Washington and colorful leaves (still on the trees) along the way! Of course, we couldn't pass up a few cartwheeling photos. This picture to the right doesn't do justice to the views of Lake Washington we passed(it was just the best place for us to prop the camera to take photos on the timer). I guess you'll either have to take my word for it or get out there and experience it for yourself.


The Burke Gilman trail starts near Golden Gardens Park in Ballard, hugs the Lake Washington Ship Canal, then heads north along Lake Washington. It eventually connects with the Lake Sammamish River trail around the Kenmore/Bothell area. We only rode along a small portion of the lengthy trail, but it's said to span some 27 miles. It's a popular trail used by joggers, cyclists, skaters and commuters of any kind. It's conveniently flat, which is hard to find while biking or running in Seattle, but it sure makes it nice for leisurely bike rides or long runs. The only downfall for serious cyclists might be the the tree root speed bumps we encountered along the stretch by Lake Washington.
This scenic trail is a must for any visitor or resident of the Seattle area. Pull out those running shoes, get those bikes tuned up, and dust off those rollerblades because this is one activity that you won't want to pass up on your next visit to Seattle!