This walk starts at the East Main Light Rail Station, and skirts along the south edge of downtown, exploring the quaint shops and restaurants of “Old Bellevue”, strolling through Bellevue’s signature Downtown Park (pictured below), and wandering along Meydenbaurer Bay and Whaler’s Cove for a view of the waterfront and marina. The walk then continues through lovely residential neighborhoods and parks, most of which are nestled among tall mature trees, akin to being in a forest. Hop on Light Rail and explore Bellevue’s waterfront and forest oasis, situated right next to its urban core!
Distance & Trail Rating: 5K and 10K. Rating: 2A (5K) and 3B (10K).
Online Start Box: Registration is only available on the Online Start Box. For registration information, go to ava.org, or try this link. Once you’ve registered online, the walk directions and map will be available for you to download.
Start Location: East Main Light Rail Station. 235 112th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98004. GPS coordinates for Start Location: 47.605667, -122.190788.
Amenities: Restrooms: yes | Pets: limited – see “Comments” | Strollers: hard | Wheelchairs: no
Comments: This walk is designed to start and end at the East Main Light Rail Station. For those arriving by car, see “Driving Directions & Parking” below for further information. Pets are not allowed on Light Rail, but ok on walk route if arriving otherwise. Leash and clean-up laws apply.
AVA Special Programs: Par for the Course. Step to the Beat.
ESVA Special Programs: t.b.d.
Light Rail Challenge II: Qualifies under “East” category.
Driving Directions & Parking: There is no parking at the East Main Station. For those arriving via car, driving directions and suggestions for parking along the route are included in the Online Start Box download.
Metro Bus: Routes 240, 246.
Contact: Katie Sell. (425) 753-1772
Sponsoring Club: Interlaken Trailblazers Volkssports Club
AVA Walk Sanction Name and Number: Light Rail – E. Main Station. Y3573.
Map of Qualifying Stations in “East” Region:
