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Lake Washington Trail

 Goes from I-90 trail in Bellevue to Renton, partially on off-road trail and some on streets next to I-405. Part of the Lake Washington loop. Watch out for rough pavement near Coal Creek Parkway and occasional "friendly" blackberry bushes reaching for your eyes just north of the border of Renton during the summer.
The southern trailhead of the Lake Washington Trail
Location: King County
City(s): Bellevue, Renton, Newcastle, WA 		Length: 6.1 miles.  

Popularity: Somewhat 		Elevation: Rolling hills
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Facilities Trail Condition  
Drinking Water:  No
Restrooms:  No
Benches:  No
Picnic Tables:  No 		Surface Type:  Paved
Surface Quality:  9
Scenery:  7
Lighting: 2 		Ratings:

0 = none/ the worst
5 = average
10 = excellent

Website: http://www.nwsource.com/outdoors/scr/of_detail.cfm?category=biking&rt=41242
Maps:
Bellevue Bike Map
Bike Routes in Bellevue
King County Bike Map
Renton Bike Map
Connections:
1. Connects to the I-90 Trail
2. Connects to/ is part of the Lake Washington Loop Bike Route
3. Connects to the Cedar River Trail
Expansions:
1. Renton has built a trail parallel to Logan Ave to connect the new bikelanes north of N 6th St to the Cedar River Trail, passing the high school stadium.

Photo Gallery


The trail hugs the side of Interstate 405


Trail heads downhill to join up with a local street


Sign on local road


Signs point the way to the trail


Watch out for cracks in the road near Coal Creek Parkway


A helpful kiosk offers maps of Bellevue


Northern end of the trail, although the route continues northward

 

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