Piper's Orchard — Attraction in Seattle

Piper's Orchard is a really cool stop on a walking trail within Carkeek Park. You can get to it by parking at QFC and then walking around behind QFC and starting north along the trail there, or by walking around the back of Viewlands Elementary, or by hiking up from the parking down in Carkeek Park, but that's the farthest away option. It's a historical spot, which is pretty cool. It's just a little field of trees that you stumble upon and there are signs that tell about the history and who planted them and who used to live there. I like it, it's unexpected and I like history, so...

We are truly privileged and lucky to have access to such a beautiful well maintained and loved orchard. Thank you to all the volunteers who discovered and worked hard to bring this beautiful space back to life. As a child who grew up with an orchard, it means the world to me. Would recommend spending some quite time there. All fruit trees are named and a little info on their origin and age. It's in bloom right now and probably looks like it did 100 years ago....

Nice easy hike. free apples but many are highvup and most have worms or other imperfections. many apples on the ground. Some could be used for cider or baking if you cut out some bad parts since the park uses no insecticides or chemicals.free parking within 15 minutes walk to...