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East Channel Bridge – Mercer Island loop from Mercer Island

East Channel Bridge – Mercer Island loop from Mercer Island

Moderate

4.6

(6645)

7,894

riders

East Channel Bridge – Mercer Island loop from Mercer Island

03:37

72.7km

900m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 30.2 km for 961 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.14 km

Ventilation for the I-90 tunnel

Highlight • Structure

People call them "missile silos", it's actually ventilation for the I-90 tunnel

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9.46 km

View of Mt. Rainier over Lake Washington

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot to enjoy the view, grab a drink and stretch. There are a few locations along this segment with views of Rainier.

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12.8 km

East Mercer Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fun, shady, curvy section of road along the east side of Mercer Island. Watch for deer crossing the road!

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18.7 km

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 father of the Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge on Mercer Island. It was dismantled and replaced in 1940. At this site, I-90 traffic is currently carried by two parallel bridges.

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33.5 km

Lake Boren

Highlight • Lake

Lake Boren's fishing pier offers panoramic views of the serene water surrounded by lush greenery in Newcastle, Washington. The lake teems with diverse wildlife, including ducks, herons, and occasionally eagles. The access to the pier is concrete making it a great stop for road cyclists.

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46.7 km

View of Lake Sammamish and Mount Baker

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice lake and Mountain views on a clear day

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64.2 km

Mercer Island

Highlight • Settlement

Mercer Island is both a city and an island situated in the center of Lake Washington. It boasts over 475 acres of parks and open spaces. It's a quiet, highly affluent community and is among the richest zip codes in the U.S. The island is a popular cycling route.

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72.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

26.5 km

2.07 km

719 m

207 m

Surfaces

69.6 km

1.97 km

960 m

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

23°C

14°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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East Channel Bridge – Mercer Island loop from Mercer Island

Ventilation for the I-90 tunnel

View of Mt. Rainier over Lake Washington

East Mercer Way