Located on the western edge of West Seattle, Lincoln park offers 5 miles of trails, including a loop hike with bluff and beachfront views of Puget Sound, Vashon Island, and the Olympic Mountains. The park is family-friendly, with a wading pool, playground, bathroom facilities, ball fields, and multiple trail options.
The park's best views and workout are along Trails 1 and 2, the beachfront and bluff trails, respectively. Steep connector trails enable the hiker to make a 1.85-mile loop out of the two trails. Along the way, enjoy views of the maritime wildlife, cargo ships, Washington State Ferries, beach, and forests. From the bluff, look 160 feet down to the beach trail below. At the beachfront, you can enjoy the heated, outdoor saltwater Coleman Pool.
From the parking lot, go west on the several connector trails that crisscross the park, arriving at a log fence and the bluff trail. At the southern and northern ends of the bluff trail, there are connectors down to the beach trail. Go 1.07 miles along the beach trail until you go past Coleman Pool and to the bluff trail connector at the other end. As you climb back up to the bluff, you will feel the burn in your thighs as you climb a 20% grade. Return to your starting point to complete the loop or explore the park's other attractions.
Lincoln Park
47.5315,
-122.3927
Map & Directions
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Length
- 1.85 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 160 feet
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Highest Point
- 160 feet
Located on the western edge of West Seattle, Lincoln park offers 5 miles of trails, including a loop hike with bluff and beachfront views of Puget Sound, Vashon Island, and the Olympic Mountains.
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Hiking Lincoln Park
Wheelchair Accessibility
From the upper parking lot with an accessible restroom and 4 ADA-parking spots, there is a one quarter-mile, hard packed dirt trail (with some lower spots filled with loose gravel), leading to another parking lot with a steep sidewalk leading to the water with a clear view of the Fauntleroy ferry dock, Puget Sound and the beach. Hikers can continue a paved half-mile to the Colman Saltwater pool.
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Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
NoneWTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.
Getting There
Driving Directions
Take I-5 to the West Seattle Bridge exit. Follow the signs to Fauntleroy Way SW. Stay on Fauntleroy Way SW until you come to Lincoln Park on the right hand side of the street. The address is 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW.
take transit
This trailhead is accessible by bus! Plan your visit by bus using TOTAGO, or consult the schedule for King County Metro RapidRide C Line.
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