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Very Easy
Elevation
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25 m
Distance
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1.8 km
Duration
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0.5h
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Directions to Trailhead

Volunteer Park Loop

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The volunteer Park Loop is a 1.1mi walk through a very well-maintained park with beautiful flower gardens and a skyline view of Seattle. This park also has the Seattle Asian Art Museum and an amphitheater. The walk mostly hugs the perimeter of the park, giving you the chance to appreciate every corner and unwind in its beautiful scenery.

Route Description for Volunteer Park Loop

Volunteer Park is a lovely urban park north of Seattle with colorful flower gardens, an art museum, a playground, and a great view of the Space Needle and downtown Seattle. It’s a local favorite for a break from the urban scenery, so add it to your list for a quick, easy walk.

Begin outside of the art museum, taking a right to cross the road and walk between the small pond and larger reservoir. You’ll walk south of the reservoir and then take the trail on the perimeter of the park. Where the trail splits, go right and then take two immediate rights onto the boardwalk heading north. You’ll walk past the conservatory and playground before hugging the eastern edge of the park. When you reach the four-way split, take a sharp right to return to where you started.

Getting to the Volunteer Park Loop Trailhead

The trailhead for the Volunteer Park Loop is in the middle of the park outside of the art museum.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-round

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Yes

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Loop

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