Name: Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop
Rating: 4.2

“An easy run with views of Mt. Rainier from the West Point Lighthouse.”

— Sarah Baker

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers

Closes at dark.

Overview

The initial trail is well traveled and chances are you'll see many other hikers and runners on the loop.

Description

What's great about this trail is that it's not that hard to get to and it is a huge park in Seattle. A little over a .5 miles and there is a great view of Elliott Bay - at this point you can chose to just continue along the Loop Trail, and it'll only take about an hour. If you want to add a little more difficulty definitely go down to the lighthouse.

There is parking at the Discovery Park Educational Center. Start on the Loop Trail and then look for the sign that indicates the trail down to the lighthouse. This is a fun run with some great views. It's only about 3.5 miles, but you can get a nice workout in.

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Land Manager: Seattle Parks and Recreation

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Aug 18, 2019

Joe Robinson

Great trail in Discovery Park! Went down to the lighthouse via South Beach Trail and back up to the Loop via the road walk, but either way is great! 3.9mi — 1h 00m

Jul 29, 2019

Matthew Macfarlane

Beautiful trail located in the heart of Seattle. If training for a trail race you could do some tempo workouts or speed workouts here. 4mi — 0h 28m

May 26, 2019

Diana Salazar

47 mins with pictures and getting lost. Nice first trail run with Lili 4mi

May 23, 2019

Caitlin Duffy

Mar 2, 2019

Lina GM

Jan 27, 2019

Andrea Scott