Length
Elevation Gain
Highest Point
The quintessential Seattle walk around the perimeter of a 15,000 thousand-year-old glacial lake, this trail is accessible to folks of all ages and abilities. It continues to be a preserve for hundreds of species of trees and plants, as well as numerous birds and waterfowl.
Green Lake was formed 15,000 years ago by the retreat of the Vashon glacier. The park is a preserve for wildlife, most notably waterfowl, including American Coots, ducks, and geese. The surrounding grounds retain some of the original old growth, with species including Douglas fir, Western red cedar, alder, poplar, gold twig willow, and madrona lining the shores.
The famous Green Lake path is 2.8 miles in circumference, with minimal elevation change. It is accessible to walkers, joggers, bikers, children, pets, and the disabled. The path includes a crushed granite trail closest to the lake for walkers and joggers and a paved, asphalt path for wheeled users and walkers. The inner part of the paved path is for walkers, while the outer part is reserved for wheels.
On warm weather summer days parking is scarce and trail users are in abundance.
Trailhead
