Bike Trails in Washington

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  • Alki Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    This trail rides along the northern and eastern shore of West Seattle along Alki Avenue. Largely riding on a widened sidewalk, separated from traffic by a parking lane and curb, traffic on the trail is separated for bikes and walkers, providing ...

  • Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 10 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail circles the Columbia River at Wenatchee with 10 miles of excellent asphalt trail and lots to see and do. On the Wenatchee side the trail runs through four fine riverfront parks: Wenatchee Riverfront Park ...

  • BPA Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.83 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    Meandering down an electric line corridor, this trail serves as a connector between Celebration Park and the downtown areas of Federal Way with its southwestern neighborhoods. This trail also rides alongside city offices, providing opportunity ...

  • Bay to Baker Trail (Bellingham)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2.20 miles
    Surface: Concrete, Gravel, Sand

    The Bellingham segment of the Bay to Baker Trail runs 2.2 miles along an abandoned railroad right-of-way between Little Squalicum Beach and Cornwall Park. The trail is sand and gravel from Little Squalicum Park to the Northwest Avenue bridge ...

  • Bill Chipman Palouse Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: ID, WA
    Length: 7.10 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    This pathway makes a great non-motorized transportation route between two college towns as well as a great place to take kids for walks, bicycling or in-line skating. It is almost flat, and is wide enough for all users to share and enjoy. It ...

  • Burke-Gilman Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 17 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The 17-mile Burke-Gilman Trail, managed by the city of Seattle and King County, stretches from Puget Sound east to Bothell. Built in the 1970s along part of the original Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway corridor (later Northern Pacific ...

  • Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 7.70 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The scenic Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail meanders through Vancouver along the creek from Stewart Glen on the shores of Vancouver Lake to Meadowbrook Marsh. Along the way, the trail passes through through forests, grasslands and city neighborhoods, ...

  • Captain William Clark Park Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.10 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone

    The Captain William Clark Park Trail follows the Columbia River from Steamboat Landing Park to the border of the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Along the way, trail-goers will enjoy views of the river and Mt. Hood. The trail parallels ...

  • Cascade Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 22.30 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone, Gravel

    The Cascade Trail follows the Skagit River along an old rail bed of the Burlington Northern line, between Sedro-Woolley and Concrete. The trail parallels State Route 20 through cultivated fields, open space, scattered woodlands and river bottoms. ...

  • Cedar River Trail (WA)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 17.30 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Gravel

    The Cedar River Trail follows an old railroad right-of-way from downtown Renton to King County's Landsburg Park, alongside the scenic Cedar River. A greenway branch of the trail (Cedar River to Green River Trail) heads south from Whitte Road ...

  • Centennial Trail (WA)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 30.20 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    Washington's Centennial Trail currently runs for 30 miles from Snohomish to the Skagit County line, linking neighborhoods with businesses and shopping districts. The trail provides a pleasant route for commuters and recreationists alike. The ...

  • Chehalis Western Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 20.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Thurston County Parks and Recreation Department acquired 15.5-miles of the Chehalis Western Railroad corridor from Weyerhaeuser Timber Company in 1989 and 1996. The County recently took over the northern 5 miles from Lacey to Woodward Bay ...

  • Chelatchie Prairie Rail-with-Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 33 miles
    Surface:

    From Chelatchie Prairie Rail-with-Trail Corridor Study: The Chelatchie Prairie Rail-with-Trail (RWT) is envisioned as a 33-mile multi-use trail within the railroad right-of-way where possible. In some areas the trail alignment will use existing ...

  • Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop

    State: WA
    Length: 3.60 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    Seattle's Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop offers scenic views of Lake Union, as well as access to parks, neighborhoods, and downtown shops and restaurants. A good place to begin your journey is at Lake Union Park at the lake's southern tip. The park ...

  • Chief Sealth Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 4 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Chief Sealth Trail runs north–south along Seattle's southeast side between S. Ferdinand Street at Beacon Avenue S. and S. Gazelle Street at 51st Avenue S. The paved trail provides access to neighborhoods, shopping, schools and businesses. ...

  • City of Snoqualmie Centennial Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 0.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Snoqualimie's 0.5-mile, paved trail runs parallel to railroad tracks and SR 202 through downtown Snoqualmie. The trail scenic trail provides a nice break for a short walk.

  • Columbia Plateau Trail State Park

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 130 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

    As of late 2011 the Columbia Plateau Trail State Park has developed 38 miles in two segments between Fish Lake near Cheney and Martin Road near Sprague, and between Ice Harbor Dam near the Tri-Cities and Snake River Junction. It passes through ...

  • Cowlitz River Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Cowlitz River Trail follows its namesake river along dike on the east bank. The trail is asphalt and connects Kelso residents with the riverfront. The trail parallels the active BNSF line that carries Amtrak and much of the north-south freight ...

  • Cushman Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    Paved, non-motorized trail for pedestrian and bike use. Has several large hills and areas of scenic beauty. South portion winds through the town near the SR-16. There are parking lots and bathrooms at several trail-access points.

  • Discovery Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 7.60 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Discovery Trail is one of the most scenic in the Pacific Northwest with outstanding views of the ocean, grassy dunes and forest groves. As it's named for Lewis and Clark's explorative trek here more than 200 years ago, you'll find several ...

  • Duwamish Bikeway

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2.95 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Duwamish Bikeway runs for nearly 3 miles, paralleling Puget Park on the city's southwest side. Along the east side of the trail are highly industrial shipping yards, making this trail more for getting from point A to point B rather than ...

  • Elliot Bay Trail (Terminal 91 Bike Path)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.35 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Elliot Bay Trail winds through two contiguous parks as it passes between the waterfront and the active Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad line. The Myrtle Edwards Park Trail runs parallel to the Elliot Bay Trail within Myrtle Edwards ...

  • Everett-Seattle Interurban

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 30 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Gravel

    The Everett–Seattle Interurban Trail runs for 30 miles between Everett, Washington, on the north (Broadway at 41st Street) and the Seattle suburb of Greenwood on the south (N. 110th Street). The route follows the old right-of-way used by ...

  • Fish Lake Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 10 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Gravel

    This scenic trail passes through open forest and uplands and is uphill from Spokane to Fish Lake. The trail is now paved for more than 7 miles from the trailhead south Govenment Way in Spokane to the vicinity of Marshall. The City of Spokane ...

  • Foothills Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 28 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Ballast, Dirt

    The Foothills Trail is a 12-foot wide non-motorized asphalt trail and linear park suitable for bicycles, walking, in-line skates and wheel chairs. It also has a soft shoulder path for equestrians. Completed paved sections include 15 miles from ...

  • Foothills Trail Extension (Pierce County)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.10 miles
    Surface: Concrete

    From Pierce County, Washington website: The Foothills Trail is a 12-foot wide non-motorized asphalt trail/linear park suitable for bicycles, walking, in-line skates and wheel chairs. It also has a soft shoulder path for equestrians. Completed ...

  • Frenchmans Bar Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.90 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

  • Golden Tiger Pathway

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2.50 miles
    Surface: Gravel

    The Golden Tiger Pathway is the first 2.5 miles of what will become a 28 mile long multi use trail in northern Washington. The Golden Tiger Pathway is open to motorized use, but 26 miles of the future sections will be non-motorized. The Great ...

  • Grand Avenue Greenway

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.70 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Grand Avenue Greenway is a segment of the 8-mile Pullman Loop Trail, which circles Pullman's College Hill neighborhood and the Washington State University campus. The trail begins downtown at the Pufferbelly Depot, where three railroad tracks ...

  • Green River Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 20.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Green River Trail currently stretches 20 miles through the industrial heart of the valley from the southern suburbs of Seattle to Kent, connecting to a number of neighborhoods and community trails. When complete, the trail will span 30 miles ...

  • Greenbelt Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 7 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The Greenbelt Trail is one of two trails connected by two bridges on two rivers in two towns in two states. The Greenbelt Trail runs up the Snake River in Clarkston, WA. Across the river, in Lewiston, ID, the Lewiston Levee Parkway Trail runs ...

  • Highway 500 Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 0.80 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

  • Issaquah-Preston Trail (formerly Issaquah Creek Trail)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5.80 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Gravel

    Formerly the Issaquah Creek Trail, the Issaquah-Preston Trail links the towns of Issaquah and Preston in King County, Washington. The new section between High Point and SE High Point Way is hard-packed gravel, which parallels I-90 for a stretch. ...

  • Keene Road Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 6 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Keene Road Trail is a 12-foot-wide asphalt path occupying the old Union Pacific right-of-way adjacent to Keene Road. The trail runs between Bellerive Drive and S. Highlands Boulevard.

  • King County Interurban Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 14 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    When complete the King County Interurban Trails will total 46 miles, from Alki Point in Seattle to Auburn Narrows Park in Auburn. As of autumn 2011, only 14 miles of trail are complete, between Fort Dent Way in Tukwila and 3rd Avenue SW in Pacific. The ...

  • Klickitat Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 31 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    The Klickitat Trail extends 31 miles, from Lyle to Warwick, with a slight break in the trail through the town of Klickitat. This nearly level trails follows 11 miles of the nationally designated Wild & Scenic Klickitat River before winding up ...

  • Kulshan Creek Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2.90 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The Kulshan Creek Trail links Mount Vernon's downtown area with commercial and residential areas. Use the trail to access schools, parks, natural areas and community gardens. The Kulshan Trail runs between Lions Park at the river and Bakerview ...

  • Lacamas Heritage Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.50 miles
    Surface: Gravel

    The Lacamas Heritage Trail parallels Lacamas Creek and the western shore of Lacamas Lake under a canopy of old growth forest. Along this scenic gravel pathway, trail-goers can catch glimpses of the abundant wildlife in the area and enjoy views ...

  • Larrabee Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    The Larrabee Trail in the Fairhaven suburb of Bellingham runs for 1 easy mile over rolling terrain. The trail meanders along Lower Padden Creek from the Port of Bellingham Marine Park by the water treatment plant and 10th Street at Donovan Avenue, ...

  • Liberty Lake Stateline Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.80 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The 1.8 mile Liberty Lake Stateline Trail is situated between Interstate 90 and Appleway Road at Liberty Lake. A moderately flat 10-foot wide paved surface makes walking or riding easy. The 1.6 mile section adjacent to I-90 rests on the former ...

  • Lower Yakima Valley Pathway

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 14 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Lower Yakima Valley Trail stretches 14 miles between the city of Sunnyside and the river at Prosser. The entire trail is paved and parallels the Yakima Valley Highway, Interstate 82 and Wine Country Road, as well as the railroad tracks. ...

  • North Creek Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 7.25 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Dirt

    The North Creek Trail links the cities of Bothell, Mill Creek and Everett, as well as the communities in between. The trail also provides access to the Sammamish River Trail. The trail follows a wooded corridor with some gentle hills interspersed ...

  • Olympic Discovery Trail East - Sound and Bay Section

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 7.80 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) encompasses about 126 miles between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The trail travels east—west the width of the Olympic Peninsula between Port Angeles and the Pacific Ocean at La Push, ...

  • Olympic Discovery Trail East Central - River and Prairie Section

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 26.40 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone

    The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) encompasses about 126 miles between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The trail travels east—west the width of the Olympic Peninsula between Port Angeles and the Pacific Ocean at La Push, ...

  • Olympic Discovery Trail West - Forest and Ocean Section

    State: WA
    Length: 1.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) encompasses about 126 miles between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The trail travels east—west the width of the Olympic Peninsula between Port Angeles and the Pacific Ocean at La Push, ...

  • Olympic Discovery Trail West Central - Lake and Foothills Section

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 31.70 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Gravel

    The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) encompasses about 126 miles between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The trail travels east—west the width of the Olympic Peninsula between Port Angeles and the Pacific Ocean at La Push, ...

  • Padden Parkway Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5.30 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

  • Preston-Snoqualmie Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 6.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    This trail rewards users with an interesting view of Snoqualmie Falls after experiencing several miles of western Washington forests. A short series of switchbacks near the mid-point can be a challenge to some users.

  • Pullman Riverwalk

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 0.42 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    Pullman's Downtown Riverwalk trail is part of system of trails that make a loop around the city. The Riverwalk runs for a short distance through downtown, linking with the College Hill Climb Trail on the north end and the Koppel Farm Trail on ...

  • Puyallup Riverwalk Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 4.10 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Puyallup Riverwalk Trail traces the tree-lined shoreline in northern Puyallup, a few miles southeast of Tacoma. The paved pathway consists of two completed segments with about a mile of residential roadway and sidewalks in between. As you ...

  • Railroad Trail (WA)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.50 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone, Gravel

    The Railroad Trail through east Bellingham runs for more than 3 miles between the city's Bloedel Donovan Park and Memorial Park, providing an off-road alternative to the cross-town route of Alabama Street. Following an old railroad right-of-way, ...

  • Richland Riverfront Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 7 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    From the Columbia Point Marina Park at the south end to the sail of the USS Triton in the Submarine Memorial Park at the north end, the Richland Riverfront Trail has seven miles of delights and surprises. It runs northward along the Columbia ...

  • Riverfront Trail (WA)

    State: WA
    Length: 1.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    A short trail along the Cowlitz River in Castle Rock, locals and visitors can take a break and enjoy the scenery. There is a nice scenic picnic area at the southern end of the trail on Huntington Avenue.

  • Ruston Way Path

    State: WA
    Length: 2.53 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The delightful Ruston Way Path sits in the Old Town neighborhood of northern Tacoma. Its linear, flat and paved nature make it a cinch for all travelers and it offers lovely views of Commencement Bay, sandy beaches and majestic Mount Rainier. ...

  • Sacagawea Heritage Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 23 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The Sacagawea Heritage Trail is a scenic river ride along the Columbia River through the Tri Cities of kennewick, Richland and Pasco. It is a 23 mile multipurpose blacktop loop trail on both sides of the river from Sacagawea State Park at the ...

  • Sammamish River Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 11 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Dirt

    The Sammamish River Trail skirts the Army Corps of Engineers river that connects Lake Sammamish to Lake Washington. It connects to the East Lake Sammamish Trail at Marymoor Park and runs north through Redmond, the Bicycle Capitol of the Northwest, ...

  • Scott Pierson Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The Scott Pierson Trail extends along the State Route 16 corridor from 25th Street in Tacoma to Stone Drive near Gig Harbor. The five-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail is named in honor of City of Tacoma Landscape Architect and Urban Planner, ...

  • Seattle Waterfront Pathway

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The highly urban Seattle Waterfront Pathway is a continuation of the Elliot Bay Trail and carries on south from Broad Street south to South Royal Brougham Way. The trail parallels Alaskan Way along Elliot Bay, past ferry terminals, cruise ship ...

  • Ship Canal Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.14 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    South of its big brother (the Burke-Gilman Trail), the Ship Canal Trail runs from the Fremont Bridge west along the canal near Seattle Pacific University, and east/ south beside Lake Union. The trail will eventually link the Burke-Gilman Trail ...

  • Soos Creek Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5.75 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    This north-south corridor through the city of Kent, Washington is a fully-paved, Class I trail through heavily wooded forests. Following the path of the Soos Creek, this trail begins in the Lake Meridian region and travels northward toward Meeker ...

  • South Bay Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 4 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

    The South Bay Trail is an urban delight where lots is happening along the waterfront in Bellingham. The trail surfaces varies from crushed stone to paved and offers views of Bellingham Bay, bustling with activity. At Taylor Doc Trestle and Plaza ...

  • Spokane River Centennial Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 37 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Spokane River Centennial Trail runs along a paved path following mostly along the winding course of the Spokane River between the Washington–Idaho state line and Sontag Park in Nine Mile Falls, 37 miles west of Spokane. At its eastern ...

  • Sylvia Creek Forestry Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2.30 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

    The Sylvia Creek Forestry Trail is located in Lake Sylvia State Park north of Montesano on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. The interpretive trail winds through the deep forest and alongside scenic creeks and ponds. The trail follows an old logging ...

  • The I-90 Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 8 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    Scenic and interesting. Not terms normally used to describe a trail alongside a freeway, but the I-90 Trail is different. It starts in Belleuve and runs 8.5 miles across Lake Washington and Mercer Island to end beyond the Sam Smith Park in ...

  • Tommy Thompson Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.20 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Tommy Thompson Trail follows an abandoned corridor of the old Burlington Northern Railway and is named for a man who ran a narrow-gauge railway along the Fidalgo Island shore. Parts of the track is still visible in places (northern section ...

  • West Campus Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.10 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The West Campus Trail provides access from the BPA Trail to Federal Way's West Campus medical centers. Conversely, this trail services the many neighboring communities with an off-street, Class I trail, which connects to Celebration Park (soccer ...

  • Whatcom County and Bellingham Interurban Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 7 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

    The Interurban Trail links the Fairhaven section of Bellingham with Larrabee State Park to the south. The mixed-surface trail follows an old railway corridor on a mostly level grade, except for one steep section through Arroyo Park. The route ...

  • Whitehorse Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 6 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Gravel

    The Whitehorse Trail runs along the former Burlington Northern rail line between Arlington, WA and Darrington. The eastern end of the trail is currently open for 6 miles between Darrington and Swede Heaven Rd. The remaining 21 miles are officially ...

  • Willapa Hills Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 56 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

    The Willapa Hills Trail runs 56 miles between Chehalis and South Bend in Washington state. Formerly a Northern Pacific Railway, this corridor was rail banked and is in the process of being converted into a rail-trail. Though both ends are paved, ...

  • Woodland Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

    The Woodland Trail connects the cities of Olympia and Lacey with a linear trail and park along the abandoned Burlington Northern corridor. The 5 mile long trail connects in the center with the Chehalis Western Trail to form a wonderful network ...

  • Yakima Greenway

    State: WA
    Length: 10 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Yakima Greenway is a gem of a trail, connecting residents with the outdoors by providing access to the Yakima River, lakes, parks, nature trails, protected conservation areas and the Yakima Area Arboretum. There are wildlife viewing platforms ...

  • Yelm-Tenino Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 14 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete

    The Yelm-Tenino Trail runs for nearly 14 miles between the trail's namesake towns, following the old corridor of the Burlington Northern Railroad. The trail also links the community of Rainier, which is near the midpoint. Begin near Yelm City ...