Burke Gilman Trail — Attraction in Seattle

Longest bike/pedestrian path through the north Seattle neighborhoods. It crosses busy streets every 10 blocks or so. Even though there are crosswalks and lights there is still a risk from cars turning straight into the path. More than once I was almost hit by drivers who didn't look, didn't stop. If you're a cyclist, be prepared to do a lot of shouting, to announce your approach to pedestrians (On your left!) and at drivers, keeping your hands over the brakes at all times. Sometimes dog walkers let their dogs suddenly cross into the oncoming path, and hitting the brakes hard to avoid an innocent dog is just one of the many hazards...

I love riding my bike as fast as possible on this trail, just to ride as close as possible to joggers, and that’s when I strike.. as soon as I’m within 30-8” of their ear I scream ON YOUR LEFT in a lumbering Scottish accent. Totally freaks people out man last week I made a lady freak out so bad she knocked over her stroller and even the baby got pranked! Bounced on my boys trailhead to this for hours. Big money bike bully over and out and here’s a drawing my kid made of ...

Wonderful urban trail for hikers, runners, and cyclists. I enjoy running along the trail, both to Golden Gardens and all the way to Kenmore. It is pretty quiet and peaceful in the early mornings especially the segments farther away from the city. For some parts near Lake Union and UW, bikes and pedestrians have separated designated lanes but for the most parts the path is multi-use so pay attention to...