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SEATTLE GHOST WALK (YRE 814) Start Point: AVA: American Authors, Artistic Heritage, Historic Churches, Hooray for Hollywood, Museums, Native American Culture, Veteran Memorials Washington: Art: Fountains, Statues; Landscape: Mountains; Towns: Bakeries Event Hours: Trail can be walked daily—dawn to dusk. QFC may be closed on major holidays. Description: Ready for the scary side of Seattle? It’s not all lattés and grunge rock. On the Ghost Walk you will visit eleven special sites on Capital Hill, one of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods. There are eight bona-fide haunted places, including the famous Harvard Exit Theatre that has been featured on TV, as well as less publicized (and perhaps more terrifying) haunts. You will pass two colleges with their resident ghosts, and one old hotel where out-of-towners aren’t the only souls enjoying the facilities. And you’ll see three other creepy sites, including two cemeteries. In Lakeview Cemetery you’ll stroll past the final resting places of many Seattle pioneers and visit the graves of martial arts legends, Bruce and Brandon Lee. At the little-known Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, you'll find the graves of Civil War veterans. Dogs must be leashed and owners must obey scoop laws. Strollers and wheelchairs will have difficulty. Directions: I-5: Southbound: take exit 165A to James; turn left onto James. I-5 Northbound: take exit 164A to James; turn right onto James. Both Directions: Drive up the James Street hill and move to the left lane. At Broadway turn left. Drive for one mile, (passing one QFC at Harvard Square), to the start point at a second QFC at 417 Broadway East. Underground parking at store or on street parking. Walk box at customer services at back of store. METRO: From downtown Seattle, take #49 "University District" to E. John and Broadway E. and walk 2 blocks north to the start.
SEATTLE MT BAKER-LESCHI(YRE 1561) AVA: Native American Culture, Historic Churches Washington: Landscape: Forest, Mountains; Towns: Bakeries From downtown, take #27 "Colman Park" to stop at Lakeside Ave. E. and E. Yesler Way, very close to start.
SEATTLE SEWARD PK-LK WASHINGTON(YRE 1562) AVA: Native American Culture Washington: Landscape: Forest, Mountains The 5K alternate goes around Seward Park. The 20K route starts and finishes at the Market, walking along
Lake Washington, around Seward Park, and back to Leschi. NOTE: Unless you're a racing fan, avoid this walk during the annual Seafair unlimited hydroplane race week, August 1-August 7, 2011. Directions: I-5 south-bound take exit 165A to James; turn left onto James. I-5 north-bound take exit 164A to James; turn right onto James. Drive up the hill and move to right lane. At Boren turn right on to Boren and move to left lane. Continue straight on Boren to Yesler. Turn left and continue on Yesler Way about 1.2 miles to 32nd Ave. Turn left on 32nd and follow the main road as it curves downhill to the lake. Turn right on Lk. Washington Blvd. which quickly becomes Lakeside Ave. Leschi Mart will be on the right side, across street from lake. Use on-street parking or in lot across street; do not park in store lot. METRO: From downtown, take #27 "Colman Park" to stop at Lakeside Ave. E. and E. Yesler Way, very close to start. If you are doing the 10K, you will have to return downtown and then take the #39 to the vicinity of Stan Sayres Park.
SEATTLE LINCOLN PARK(YRE 2051) AVA: Hooray for Hollywood Washington: Landscape: Forest, Mountains; Art: Artwork (10K only); Towns:
Bakeries (10K only) This is a good walk to enjoy with a companion. The Bluff Trail is a quiet walk through the woods with great Sound views, but it can be a little lonely on weekdays in the winter. For those who prefer, the directions for the 5 and 10K routes include an alternative to the Bluff Trail. Directions:From I-5 take Exit 163 to West Seattle. Follow Fauntleroy Way signs. Stay on Fauntleroy Way to The Kenney at 7125. Distance from I-5 is about 5 miles. METRO: From downtown, take #22 or #54 to California Ave S.W. and S.W. Myrtle St. Walk downhill on Myrtle to Fauntleroy Way SW, cross and turn left to The Kenney.
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SEATTLE BALLARD (YRE1865) Point of Contact: Start Point: AVA: America's Gardens, Carnegie Libraries (10K), Firehouses (10K), Hooray for Hollywood, Museums, Native American Culture Washington: Art: Statues; Landscape: Mountains; Towns: Bakeries, Fire Stations (10K) and Post Office(10K) Event Hours: M-F: 7 AM to 11 PM Sat/Sun: 8 AM to 11 PM, Description: Directions: METRO: From downtown take #18 "Ballard North Beach" to 24th NW and NW 80th.
SEATTLE FREMONT/CANAL (YRE408) Point of Contact: Start Point: AVA: Native American Culture, Hooray for Hollywood Washington: Art: Statues; Landscape: Mountains Event Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM Closed major holidays. Description: Start out with views of downtown Seattle and boat and seaplane activity on Lake Union from the hill at Gasworks Park. Check the time on the sundial before heading off to see the famous Fremont Troll, cross the Fremont Bridge and follow a lovely trail along the Ship Canal, through part of the Seattle Pacific University campus, and back. Then it's back over the Bridge and to the finish for the 6K, or stroll thru the Fremont Neighborhood, the self-proclaimed "Center of the Universe" for 10K. Walk by the notorious statue of Lenin and many interesting shops as you walk toward Ballard, returning via the Burke-Gilman Trail to the finish. Directions: From I-5 North or Southbound, take exit 169/NE 45th Street. Turn West onto NE 45th to Meridian Ave. N . Turn left onto Meridian and proceed downhill to 34th. Fisheries Supply faces N 34th. Turn onto 34th for the best on-street parking. Please do not park in store lot. METRO: From downtown take #26 "East Green Lake" to Wallingford Ave. N. and N. 35th St. Walk one block south to N. 34th - Fisheries Supply will be across N. 34th.
SEATTLE NORTH CAPITOL HILL(YRE1983) Point of Contact: Start Point: AVA: Native American and Hooray for Hollywood Washington: Art: Statue; Landscape: Mountains; Towns: Bakeries Walk over University Bridge to Capitol Hill and some lovely neighborhoods. On the Bridge, enjoy great views of Lake Union with its boat and seaplane traffic, and of the Cascades. On Capitol Hill, enjoy the homes and gardens. From Capitol Hill, descend a long stairway, enjoying the gardens to the side, and walking through Colonnade Park with its unique mountain-bike course Continue down to Lake Union, and enjoy the waterfront activity, from seaplanes to houseboats. Stop and check out the Petanque court – Petanque is a French game similar to lawn bowling. Then it’s back across the University Bridge. Take a moment at the Seattle Peace Park and enjoy Sadako and the Thousand Cranes sculpture, and head back to the finish. Difficult for strollers; unsuitable for wheelchairs. Directions: From I-5 North or Southbound, take exit 169/NE 45th Street. Turn West onto NE 45th to Meridian Ave. N . Turn left onto Meridian and proceed downhill to 34th. Fisheries Supply faces N 34th. Turn onto 34th for the best on-street parking. Please do not park in store lot. METRO: From downtown take #26 "East Green Lake" to Wallingford Ave. N. and N. 35th St. Walk one block south to N. 34th - Fisheries Supply will be across N. 34th.
SEATTLE LAKE UNION(YRE1402) Point of Contact: Start Point: AVA: Hooray for Hollywood, Museums, Native American Culture, Artistic Heritage ESVA: Art: Statues, Fountains; Landscape: Mountains; Towns: Bakeries Event Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM Closed major holidays. Description: This is a scenic and interesting walk around Seattle's in-city recreational and industrial Lake Union. Get upfront and close with everything that floats, from canoes to yachts to houseboats to floatplanes. The south end of the Lake features a growing collection of restaurants, as well as the Center for Wooden Boats. You'll walk over two drawbridges and along several piers, as well as old railroad right-of-way. And, before you finish, you'll enjoy the J.P. Patches and Gertrude sculpture. There are public restrooms near the beginning, and other facilities at restaurants along the way. Directions: From I-5 North or Southbound, take exit 169/NE 45th Street. Turn West onto NE 45th to Meridian Ave. N . Turn left onto Meridian and proceed downhill to 34th. Fisheries Supply faces N 34th. Turn onto 34th for the best on-street parking. Please do not park in store lot. Metro #26, which runs from 3rd Avenue downtown, will get you to N. 35th and Wallingford Ave N., which is a couple blocks from the start.
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON(Y0351) Point of Contact: Start Point: AVA: American Gardens, Artistic Heritage, Museums, Native American Culture, Hooray for Hollywood ESVA: Art: Statues, Fountains; Landscape: Mountains; Towns: Post Office Event Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM Closed major holidays. Description: This walk begins and finishes on the Burke-Gilman Trail, a former railroad right-of- way, but the beautiful campus of the University of Washington is the main attraction. Enjoy the diversity of architecture styles, the grounds and gardens, and the spectacular view of Mt. Rainier from the Drumheller Fountain and Frosh Pond. Stop for coffee or tea on "The Ave". Directions: From I-5 North or Southbound, take exit 169/NE 45th Street. Turn West onto NE 45th to Meridian Ave. N . Turn left onto Meridian and proceed downhill to 34th. Fisheries Supply faces N 34th. Turn onto 34th for the best on-street parking. Please do not park in store lot. Metro #26, which runs from 3rd Avenue downtown, will get you to N. 35th and Wallingford Ave N., which is a couple blocks from the start.
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