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Alki Trail

5.5 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Bayview Trail

2.6 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Burke-Gilman Trail

19.7 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Concrete

Cascade Trail

22.9 mi

State: WA

Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Centennial Trail (WA)

30.6 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Cross Kirkland Corridor

5.8 mi

State: WA

Cinder, Crushed Stone

East Lake Sammamish Trail

11.5 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Ebey Waterfront Trail

1.8 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Elliott Bay Trail

3.9 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Great American Rail-Trail

3743.9 mi

State: DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Jane Hague Way

1 mi

State: WA

Gravel

Lowell Riverfront Trail

1.75 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Marymoor Connector Trail

1.5 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Olympic Discovery Trail

64.5 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Pigeon Creek Trail

0.9 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Railroad Trail

3.5 mi

State: WA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Redmond Central Connector

2.6 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Concrete

SR 520 Trail

9.9 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Sammamish River Trail

10.3 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Snoqualmie Valley Trail

29.5 mi

State: WA

Gravel

Accordion

Tommy Thompson Parkway

3.3 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Bay to Baker Trail (Bellingham)

3 mi

State: WA

Gravel, Sand

Bear Creek Trail (WA)

1.5 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Guemes Channel Trail

1.2 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Gravel

Hertz Trail

3.1 mi

State: WA

Gravel

Interurban Trail (Bellingham)

6.7 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Interurban Trail North

31.3 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Concrete

Kulshan Creek Trail

2.9 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Concrete

North Creek Trail

10.3 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Dirt

Padilla Bay Shore Trail

2.2 mi

State: WA

Gravel

Seattle Waterfront Pathway

2 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Ship Canal Trail

1.9 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

South Bay Trail

2.5 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Squires Lake Trail

0.4 mi

State: WA

Dirt, Gravel

Tolt Pipeline Trail

17.4 mi

State: WA

Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Whitehorse Regional Trail

26.6 mi

State: WA

Ballast, Gravel

Sound to Olympics Trail

2.6 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop

3.6 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Semiahmoo Parkway Trail

3.5 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Bay to Baker Trail (Everson)

1.6 mi

State: WA

Concrete, Crushed Stone

Eastrail North

2.7 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

Great American Rail-Trail, West

503.3 mi

State: ID, MT, WA, WY

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel, Metal

Larrabee Trail

1 mi

State: WA

Crushed Stone

Peace Portal Community Trail

1.1 mi

State: WA

Asphalt

State Route 20 Arboreta Trail

1.5 mi

State: WA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Alki Trail The Alki 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...	WA	5.5 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Bayview Trail The Bayview Trail is a recreational path located near the top of Whiskey Ridge. The trail occupies the utility corridor, weaving under power lines and undulating as it crosses from 84th Street down to...	WA	2.6 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Burke-Gilman Trail Spanning just over 19 miles between Seattle and Bothell, the Burke-Gilman Trail is as much a thoroughfare for commuting to work and the University of Washington as it is a staple for social recreation...	WA	19.7 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	31 reviews
	Cascade Trail The Cascade Trail runs for nearly 23 miles between Sedro-Woolley and Concrete and follows the Skagit River as it parallels State Route 20 into the Cascade foothills of northwest Washington....	WA	22.9 mi	Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel	34 reviews
	Centennial Trail (WA) History lures visitors to the Centennial Trail, which runs for thirty miles through Snohomish County, Washington. Trail users are reminded of old-time river and railroad settlements in the...	WA	30.6 mi	Asphalt	39 reviews
	Cross Kirkland Corridor The Cross Kirkland Corridor is the bustling centerpiece of a former railbed that once carried freight and passengers through towns now in the eastern suburbs of Seattle. Just 5.8 miles long, the...	WA	5.8 mi	Cinder, Crushed Stone	6 reviews
	East Lake Sammamish Trail The East Lake Sammamish Trail skirts Lake Sammamish for 11.5 miles through the towns of Issaquah, Sammamish, and Redmond in the fast-growing eastern suburbs of Seattle. The paved trail is one link in...	WA	11.5 mi	Asphalt	28 reviews
	Ebey Waterfront Trail The Ebey Waterfront Trail offers visitors a front seat to both nature and history. Beginning at Ebey Waterfront Park, the wide, blacktop trail stretches nearly two miles along Ebey Slough before...	WA	1.8 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Elliott Bay Trail The Elliott Bay Trail offers 3.9 miles for trail users the opportunity to enjoy art, history, wildlife, and a wide variety of outdoor activities in a beautiful waterfront setting. In the Magnolia...	WA	3.9 mi	Asphalt	5 reviews
	Great American Rail-Trail Note: This developing route is not yet fully contiguous – it is just over 50% complete. Please refer to the Trail Map for more information on the existing sections of trail, as well as the online...	DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY	3743.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	11 reviews
	Jane Hague Way The Eastrail (or formerly, Eastside Rail Corridor Trail), built on a former BNSF freight railroad, will one day traverse 42 miles through King County, connecting Renton, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond,...	WA	1 mi	Gravel	1 reviews
	Lowell Riverfront Trail The Lowell Riverfront Trail is a multi-use trail located within Rotary Park. The paved trail travels from the park entrance to the north end following the Snohomish River. You can encounter numerous...	WA	1.75 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel	2 reviews
	Marymoor Connector Trail Although short, the Marymoor Connector Trail provides an important link between the Sammamish River Trail (an 11-mile route that heads north to Bothell and the Burke-Gilman Trail) and the East Lake...	WA	1.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Olympic Discovery Trail Closure Notice: The section of the trail known as the Spruce Railroad Trail is closed due to a landslide. Sandwiched between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the 64.5-mile...	WA	64.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	51 reviews
	Pigeon Creek Trail The Pigeon Creek Trail runs along an operating port terminal and users of the trail are are protected from the secured industrial terminal by a fence, which runs along side the trail. You will...	WA	0.9 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Railroad Trail 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...	WA	3.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	3 reviews
	Redmond Central Connector The Redmond Central Connector will one day stretch 4 miles along a former rail line, the Redmond Spur of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. It's also part of the Eastrail network, which will...	WA	2.6 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	2 reviews
	SR 520 Trail The SR 520 trail is an impressive commuter trail that stretches across Lake Washington. The trail was constructed as part of the SR 520 Bridge Replacement Project. But it’s more than utilitarian –...	WA	9.9 mi	Asphalt	5 reviews
	Sammamish River Trail Wine enthusiasts can find a lot to like on the Sammamish River Trail, which passes through the Woodinville Wine Country, home to some 60 tasting rooms and restaurants. At one time, flat-bottomed...	WA	10.3 mi	Asphalt	21 reviews
	Snoqualmie Valley Trail The Snoqualmie Valley Trail rolls from verdant dairy land in the north to a clear blue mountain lake in the south. Along the way, travelers are treated to numerous trestle crossings, historic towns,...	WA	29.5 mi	Gravel	27 reviews

Accordion

Tommy Thompson Parkway Though relatively short at 3.3 miles, the Tommy Thompson Parkway stands tall in the ferry port of Anacortes for its notable 2,000-foot-long paved trestle spanning picturesque Fidalgo Bay. About the...	WA	3.3 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	10 reviews
Bay to Baker Trail (Bellingham) The Bellingham segment of the Bay to Baker Trail runs for 3 miles along an abandoned railroad right-of-way between Little Squalicum Park on Bellingham Bay and Northwest Avenue. The trail is sand and...	WA	3 mi	Gravel, Sand	2 reviews
Bear Creek Trail (WA) In the heart of Redmond, the Bear Creek Trail provides an important connection between two rail-trails. On its western end it connects to the Sammamish River Trail and on its eastern side to the...	WA	1.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Guemes Channel Trail Guemes Channel Trail connects to the nearby San Juan Ferry. The trail offers a shoreline route along an old rail corridor. The trail is comprised of a broad blacktop route quite close to the water...	WA	1.2 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	3 reviews
Hertz Trail The Hertz Trail (also known as the North Lake Whatcom Trail) follows the eastern shoreline of Washington's fourth largest freshwater lake. The relatively flat, fine-gravel pathway traces the former...	WA	3.1 mi	Gravel	2 reviews
Interurban Trail (Bellingham) Bellingham’s Interurban Trail runs between Fairhaven on the south end of the city and ends in Larrabee State Park. It follows portions of the former Bellingham & Skagit Interurban Railway and the...	WA	6.7 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	6 reviews
Interurban Trail North The Interurban Trail between Seattle and Everett stitches together a dense residential and commercial patchwork that the original electric railway helped to grow in the early part of the 20th century....	WA	31.3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	25 reviews
Kulshan Creek Trail 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...	WA	2.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	2 reviews
North Creek Trail The North Creek Trail links the cities of Bothell, Mill Creek and Everett, as well as the communities in between. The trail follows a wooded corridor with some gentle hills interspersed with...	WA	10.3 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	9 reviews
Padilla Bay Shore Trail The Padilla Bay Shore Trail offers a gravel route of just over 2 miles atop a dike along the Padilla Bay in Northwest Washington. Adventurers will enjoy the scenic natural setting only about 70 miles...	WA	2.2 mi	Gravel	3 reviews
Seattle Waterfront Pathway 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...	WA	2 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
Ship Canal Trail Across the waterway from its big brother (the Burke-Gilman Trail), the Ship Canal Trail runs along the southern edge of the Lake Washington Ship Canal near Seattle Pacific University. The trail links...	WA	1.9 mi	Asphalt	5 reviews
South Bay Trail The South Bay Trail is a tourist's dream and a sweet summer spot for locals. The small city of Bellingham, 20 miles from the Canadian border, lies between the 10,781-foot Mount Baker and Bellingham...	WA	2.5 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone	4 reviews
Squires Lake Trail The Squires Lake Trail offers a short, but scenic, route along a former railroad grade about 13 miles south of Bellingham, the largest city in Whatcom County. The surface is dirt and gravel, but the...	WA	0.4 mi	Dirt, Gravel	1 reviews
Tolt Pipeline Trail The Tolt Pipeline Trail serves as a major connection between Duvall, Washington, and the Sammamish River in Bothell. The trail follows a water pipeline right-of-way and is not recommended for all...	WA	17.4 mi	Dirt, Gravel, Sand	9 reviews
Whitehorse Regional Trail Closure Notice: A 200 ft. section of the Whitehorse Trail is closed 1.7 miles east of the Trafton Trailhead due to a washout and bank erosion of the trail from river flooding. The trail closure is...	WA	26.6 mi	Ballast, Gravel	21 reviews
Sound to Olympics Trail When complete, the Sound to Olympics Trail will extend across Kitsap County to link two Washington State regional trail systems: the Mountains to Sound Greenway to the Olympic Discovery Trail. This...	WA	2.6 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop Seattle's Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop offers scenic views of Lake Union, as well as access to parks, neighborhoods, and downtown shops and restaurants. The trail passes through Lake Union Park at the...	WA	3.6 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Semiahmoo Parkway Trail The Semiahmoo Parkway Trail blends the beauty of the Pacific Northwest's famous landscapes in one trip. The trail begins in the wooded Semiahmoo uplands and descends to Drayton Harbor and the...	WA	3.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Bay to Baker Trail (Everson) The Everson section of the Bay to Baker Trail runs for more than 1.5 miles from the unincorporated community of Strandell to Everson's downtown along an abandoned rail corridor. The trail is adjacent...	WA	1.6 mi	Concrete, Crushed Stone	0 reviews
Eastrail North The Eastrail North carries trail users for 2.7 miles through the Seattle suburbs of Kirkland and connects to the larger Eastrail which stretches all the way to the southern end of Lake Union. About...	WA	2.7 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Great American Rail-Trail, West The Western portion of the Great American Rail-Trail runs through Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Washington for more than 500 miles, and will comprise about 1600 miles when complete. The Western...	ID, MT, WA, WY	503.3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel, Metal	0 reviews
Larrabee Trail 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...	WA	1 mi	Crushed Stone	0 reviews
Peace Portal Community Trail Jogging, rollerblading, walking dogs, pushing strollers and riding bikes are some of the ways that residents of Blaine take advantage of the Peace Portal Community Trail. At 10-feet wide, the trail...	WA	1.1 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
State Route 20 Arboreta Trail The State Route 20 Arboreta Trail—also known as the Highway 20 Trail—was developed in the 1970s after a donation of the right-of-way to the City of Burlington by a private citizen. The trail, which is...	WA	1.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Whitehorse Regional Trail

Trafton to Oso Memorial & return

July, 2026 by liferaft

Trail is becoming overgrown with blackberries and there still is the one serious washout. No sign of maintenance and even the Oso Memorial needs gardening help. That being said this is a nice ride and the Memorial is worth visiting. Good gravel and partly paved. Visit the general store in Oso which is 101 years old. Coffee, ice cream and nice folks.

North Creek Trail

Not for Inline Skaters

July, 2026 by emma.otional

Nice walking path for other times, but hit gravel basically right away after starting on my inlines !! i was assuming this app was telling the truth ¿¿ lots of gravel in the bothell office park area

Whitehorse Regional Trail

Do not start at Trafton

June, 2026 by steve1107

This is an update to my review of last year. The ride is still great and the same as I described then except that last fall's washout mentioned by TrailLink is indeed very serious. I checked it out yesterday. I talked to two bikers that lifted their lightweight road bikes over the barrier blocks on the west end of the washout but there was no way I could do that with my heavier 60 lb eBike.

Besides that, and more important, walking your bike along what's left of the trail is very dangerous. It is narrow (1-2 ft) and one slip and you are in the river, fatally for your bike if not you as well. On top of all that I had to fight blackberry brambles all along the washout edge. I only did it because I did not realize that once you start you are commited -- there is no way to abort and turn your bike around.

I strongly recommend NOT starting at Trafton -- unless you detour out to the highway and back (there are 2 roads available to do that). Instead start at Miller Shingle trailhead (35.5 mile round trip to Darrington) or, as I did yesterday, at a small (half dozen vehicle) parking lot at the west end of the Cicero Bridge (40.8 mile round trip), where you can access the trail (the short paved section of it). Alternatively there is some parking along the highway just beyond the east end of the bridge but you have to ride back across the bridge to access the trail.

Accordion

Great American Rail-Trail

Airbnb right on trail in Burgettstown

June, 2026 by dowiakp

Discovered this comfortable place with great accommodations for two bike travelers. They offer a pullout sofa if you do not wish to share a bed. Indoor bike storage with a comfy bed and a hot shower! Distillery right next-door and two restaurants to fuel up in the morning to get back on the trail. Close to the panhandle of West Virginia. Their name is Harmony Trail Haven on Airbnb.

Great American Rail-Trail

Highly recommend this beautiful and well kept trail. Beautiful to ride along the trees and over the 2 epic ohiopyle bridges.

May, 2026 by sarahraekratz

Highly recommend this beautiful and well kept trail. Beautiful to ride along the trees and over the 2 epic ohiopyle bridges.

Interurban Trail North

Updates to the map needed

April, 2026 by terri92

Drove down from Anacortes to try the trail, but 13004 Meridian St which is designated on the map as a trailhead is an apartment complex and there is no parking available. Tried another location but gave up after we could not find any parking. Very disappointed.

Olympic Discovery Trail

Beautiful scenery!

September, 2025 by gary.heissler_tl

We rode the ODT section that took us along the north side of Lake Crescent. Technically, the signage for this section says it is the Spruce Railroad Trail. It was 8 miles from the start of this trail, going west, to the tip of the lake (past Ovington). It’s was a slight upgrade going out. However, the views in this section were spectacular and the trail was in great shape! Also, there’s ample parking at the trailhead which is where we would start next time!. Unfortunately, we started our ride near Gosset road and rode west. The first 2 miles were paved trail and nice. The next 3 miles were on a gravel road which wasn’t much fun.

Olympic Discovery Trail

Good but not great

September, 2025 by gary.heissler_tl

The next day, we continued our ride (10 miles one way) on the ODT trail starting from Sequim and going past Blyn where the trail ends. A bit more road riding in this section and some elevation changes but still enjoyable. We parked in town but would advise parking near the Albert Hailer play fields and pick up the trail from there. There are trail detours signs along the way they appear permanent. Overall, a good ride.

Olympic Discovery Trail

Great section

September, 2025 by gary.heissler_tl

We rode the section from the rest area east of Port Angeles (near RV@Olympic campground) to Sequim which was 14.5 miles one way. The trail was paved and in good condition and well marked. A few sections of road travel but really inconsequential to the whole. The first 5 miles of the trail was in a forested area with some significant ups and downs and winding turns. Glad to have e-bikes as those that didn’t were walking their bikes up the hills. Just need to be careful in this section! Otherwise, a really enjoyable ride! Also, Sequim has a number of places to eat that are rideable from the trail.

Redmond Central Connector

Nice

August, 2025 by jagflanka5

Was nice and well taken care of. Surface was great! With lots of construction going on around it, was a bit hidden by temporary fences. Was nice to use for the short bit we did, wish it would have shown up better as a connector from the east lake Sammamish trail, missed it at first.

East Lake Sammamish Trail

Beautiful, well maintained, clean

August, 2025 by jagflanka5

Wife and I rode this and it is paved w/good surface, well kept, clean, good sight lines, benches and trash cans. Protected by fences. Only downsides I noticed was a lot of private driveways that cross over and lots of people’s houses right at trail edge which can be a bit much. Some nice views of the lake, lots of trees. Fun to go from Issaquah to Redmond! Overall we were impressed and lots to offer.

Olympic Discovery Trail

Not really a rail trail

August, 2025 by granteaston

This trail, while very long, is only on rail corridor for a small percentage of time. When riding this trail, you need to keep in mind that the only goal of this trail construction was to have a peninsula wide trail. There was never any intention of creating a good riding experience. So when you have areas that are 10%+ grades, get suddenly turned out on a road, or just question the wisdom of route decisions, remember the one and only goal and enjoy the good parts. If you want a real rail trail experience head out to the Spruce rail trail in Olympic NP. The best part of the trail is from Port Angeles a few miles east towards Sequim, which is rail trail until you hit the 10% grades.

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