Roosevelt Station
Explore the Roosevelt neighborhood, including the new Light Rail Station and Roosevelt High School. Stroll along Green Lake and visit a small business district by the lake. Route goes along Ravenna Boulevard to Cowen Park. The 10K route goes down into the ravine of Ravenna Park and back (path can be a little muddy after rain). Both routes cross the ravine on historic bridges. The 10K route also takes you to a medieval style labyrinth by a church.
Distance & Trail Rating: 6K and 10K. Rating: 2B.
Online Start Box: This walk has the option to register either at the Physical Start Box at Urban Bakery (see below), or on the Online Start Box (OSB). For OSB 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. For those registering through OSB, the OSB walk directions will start at Roosevelt Light Rail station, not at Urban Bakery.
Start Location & Physical Start Box: Urban Bakery. 7850 E. Green Lake Dr. N., Seattle, WA 98103. Start Box is at the back of the store. GPS coordinates for Start Location: 47.6856869, -122.3363903.
Start Location Hours: Daily: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Amenities: Restrooms: yes | Pets: yes – see “Comments” | Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: hard
Comments: Restroom at Urban Bakery is open to public. Restrooms are also available across the street by the lake. Restrooms in Cowen and Ravenna Parks are sometimes closed due to vandalism. For those registering through OSB, the OSB walk directions will start at Roosevelt Light Rail station, not at Urban Bakery. Pets not allowed on Light Rail, but ok on walk route if arriving otherwise. Leash and clean-up laws apply.
AVA Special Programs: A-MAZE-ing Labyrinths. Par for the Course. Step to the Beat.
ESVA Special Programs: Strolling Along the Rivers – Ravenna Creek. Frontline Heroes (Sustenance, Essential Services). That’s Entertainment (Crafts/Hobbies).
Light Rail Challenge II: Qualifies under “North” category.
Driving Directions to Physical Start Box:
From I-5 northbound or southbound, take Exit 172 (NE 85th St.). Take NE 85th St (exit forces into correct direction) to Wallingford Ave N. Turn left to E. Green Lake Dr. N. Bakery is on corner on left. Park on-street or in Green Lake Park lot. Observe all restrictions, enforcement is strict.
Metro Bus: Route 45.
Contact: Michelle Roberts. (206) 552-1775
Sponsoring Club: FS Family Wanderers
AVA Walk Sanction Name and Number: Roosevelt and Ravenna. Y3332.
Map of Qualifying Stations in “North” Region:
