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Burke Gilman Trail – Matthews Beach Park loop from Lake Forest Park

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Burke Gilman Trail – Matthews Beach Park loop from Lake Forest Park

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Burke Gilman Trail – Matthews Beach Park loop from Lake Forest Park

01:43

16.7km

70m

Running

Hard run. 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: March 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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110 m

View of Floodwater Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you make your way along the Burke-Gilman Trail, catch a glimpse of the Floodwater Reservoir. This reservoir plays a crucial role in storing water from McAleer Creek before it flows into the channel.

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1.46 km

Burke Gilman Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stretching for approximately 27 miles, this trail is a favorite among hikers, runners, and bikers. It winds along Lake Washington, passing through various parks, providing a diverse and visually appealing journey.

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2.36 km

Burke Gilman Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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4.32 km

Burke-Gilman Trail: View of Seattle Skyline

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Wonderful bike path in the middle of the city Seattle with some breathtaking views of the skyline

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10.1 km

Matthews Beach Park

Highlight • Beach

Nice park and good spot for a restroom break if you're doing the west portion of the Lake Washington Loop

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13.2 km

Lake City Beach

Highlight • Beach

This small beach at the end of the Northeast 130th Street is tiny, but it's a pretty cool place to take in a view of the water before continuing on with your run. The beach is about 60-foot wide and is often vacant. This is one of the best places to catch the sunrise along the water since it's facing directly east.

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16.6 km

Floodwater reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

3.02 km

327 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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Burke Gilman Trail – Matthews Beach Park loop from Lake Forest Park

View of Floodwater Reservoir

Burke Gilman Trail

Burke Gilman Trail

Burke-Gilman Trail: View of Seattle Skyline

Matthews Beach Park

Lake City Beach

Floodwater reservoir

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