Walk along the water and then up above on the bluff in Lincoln Park, enjoying views of the Sound, the Olympics, Vashon Island, and the ferries and other shipping. If you’re lucky, you might get a glimpse of a pod of Orcas. In the summer, you can watch swimmers enjoying the salt water in Colman Pool out on the point. The 10K route goes on to two more parks – Fauntleroy Cove Park and Solstice Park. Solstice Park has panoramic views of the Sound. The 11K winds through a relatively unknown park, Fauntleroy Park.
Distance & Trail Rating: 5K, 10K and 11K. Rating: 1B (5K) and 2B (10K and 11K).
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 is at The Kenny (see below).
Start Location: The Kenny (starting outside – do not enter the building). 17125 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136. GPS coordinates for Start Location: 47.53885, -122.39146.
Amenities: Restrooms: yes | Pets: yes | Strollers: hard | Wheelchairs: no
Comments: The Bluff Trail is a wooded walk with great Sound views, but part of the trail can be a little isolated on weekdays in the winter – you may wish to enjoy this walk with a companion. Restrooms available in the park.
AVA Special Programs: Walking with the Wild Things (Troll)
ESVA Challenges: t.b.d.
Contact: Mike Nagan. (206) 851-2101
AVA Walk Sanction Name and Number: Lincoln Park. Y2051.