Cedar River Overlook – I-90 - East Channel Bridge loop from Mercer Island

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Cedar River Overlook – I-90 - East Channel Bridge loop from Mercer Island

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Cedar River Overlook – I-90 - East Channel Bridge loop from Mercer Island

04:49

79.1km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 45.9 km for 191 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.32 km

Viewpoint

13.2 km

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Sculpture and Old Railway Track

Highlight • Trail

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park has a sandy beach, great for taking a dip, and a long pier to enjoy the beauty of Washington Lake. You can launch boats, eat …

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18.5 km

Renton Library Over Cedar River

Highlight • Structure

A library built on piles over the river

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21.2 km

Cedar River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Cool bridge that goes over the Cedar River. In the fall, you can even spot some salmon swimming up stream from this bridge.

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27.4 km

Cedar River

Lake

28.8 km

Cedar Grove Natural Area

Nature Reserve

29.4 km

Cedar River Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot along the Cedar River Trail is a great spot to stop and view the river or take a break just below the overpass for South Jones Road.

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37.5 km

Log Cabin Reach Natural Area

Nature Reserve

45.3 km

Issaquah Veterans' Park includes an athletic field and picnic areas, with the Rainier Trail running alongside its west side. The park is across from Depot Park, and it offers a cute train-themed play area for kids.

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59.1 km

Factoria Boulevard Overpass

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This bridge allows cyclists to bypass one of the ugliest and most dangerous intersections near I-90. It also saves you about 40 feet of vertical descent and re-climb. What a great piece of infrastructure!

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62.1 km

I-90 - East Channel Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The original bridge, which was the first to access the island, opened on November 10, 1923. The task of opening the bridge for boats was given to George Lightfoot, the …

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