Enjoy this lovely walk through several parks on Mercer Island. The walk consists of two Loops: Loop 1 explores the north end of of Mercer Island, including Luther Burbank Park and the Park-on-the-Lid. Walk by historic Roanoke Inn and Keewaydin Club, and then under I-90 to Calkins Landing and Slater Park. Loop 2 takes you to some lovely mid-island parks and neighborhoods. You can do one or both Loops, for a variety of sanctioned route distances, up to 20K if you like.
Distance & Trail Rating: 6K, 11K, 16K, and 20K. Rating: 2A.
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: Mercer Island Park & Ride. 8000 N Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040. GPS coordinates for Start Location: 47.5887051, -122.2315396.
Amenities: Restrooms: yes | Pets: yes – see “Comments” | Strollers: no | Wheelchairs: no
Comments: Restrooms available in parks along the route. Pets are not allowed on Light Rail, but ok on walk route if arriving otherwise. Leash and clean-up laws apply.
AVA Special Programs: Walking with America’s Veterans.
ESVA Special Programs: That’s Entertainment. Tell Me a Story (Library – Loop 2).
Light Rail Challenge II: Qualifies under “East” category.
Driving Directions: The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box.
Metro Bus: Routes 204, 550, 554, 630, 989 for service to Mercer Island Park & Ride.
Contact: Diane Hildebrand. (253) 813-1776
Sponsoring Club: Interlaken Trailblazers Volkssports Club
AVA Walk Sanction Name and Number: Mercer Island – Parks and Trails. Y1051.
Map of Qualifying Stations in “East” Region:
