Urban Hikes

• Posted on April 18, 2013
• by Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Group: Keller Williams North Seattle: www.CooperJacobs.com
• in Green Lake Real Estate
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Urban Hikes have always been a fun pastime for me.  Whether it’s with my family or just solo, here are some easy going hikes to check out the next time in your Seattle wondering what to do.

St. Edward State Park.  Oh my gosh – this place is huge!  With over 315 acres, you will be lead through a secluded forest then emerge to the shoreline of Lake Washington – about a half a mile – or choose a more challenging trail with more mileage.  The huge Castle Park is a great place for kids to end the hike and burn any extra energy left over.   St. Edward State Park is located in Kenmore at 14445 Juanita Drive N.E.

Lincoln Park.  West Seattle has oodles of coolness.  Volleyball on Ali Beach, sunsets that will knock your socks off, and one of the best pizza places around (Pegasus).  It’s also home to Lincoln Park.  It has about 4.6 miles of walking and running paths, bike trails, picnic tables randomly throughout the hike up to the upper bluff for a killer view.  Lincoln Park is known for a great place to soak up the in-city nature abundance.  8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W.

Discovery Park.  The next time you’re hanging around Magnolia, then Discovery Park is a must see.  It’s the largest park in Seattle with 534 acres (whoa) and seven miles of trails.  Ponds, meadows, forests, saltwater beaches, and yes hiking trails.  The beach hike is about 1.5 miles from the parking lot.  The North Beach trail is a more rockier than the South Beach trail which is good for little kiddos and lots of sand.  3801 Discovery Park Blvd.  P.S.  Don’t leave Fido home.  Dogs L.O.V.E Discovery Park.

Carkeek Park.  My all time favorite.  I go to this park ALOT.  I love to hear the trains whiz by occasionally on the Burlington Rail Road.  Even more, I love to see the swarm of kids run to the edge of the park to catch a glimpse of the train in time.  Mr. Bubbles shows up quite often in his purple van and, well, blows bubbles for kids to pop.  A sandy beach for the most part but usually windy so be sure to bring a kite.  Or you can watch the kiteboarding dudes on the water.  This park has about 220 acres of awesome trails,  bridges, wetlands, bluffs with views and good old fashion fun.  Park at QFC off of Holeman Street and take a cook hike into Carkeek Park to take in the full experience.  950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road.

Don’t feel like driving to one of these parks?  There are plenty of opportunities for real estate nearby.

courtney@cooperjacobs.com. 206-850-8841