🚲Scenic Burke-Gilman & Sammamish River Bike Ride

Join for a relaxed scenic bike ride from Seattle through Magnuson Park, Lake Washington, the Sammamish River Valley, and Marymoor Park.

We'll ride mostly on paved regional trails, take plenty of breaks to enjoy the scenery, and stop for a picnic lunch along the river.
The route connects the Burke-Gilman Trail with the Sammamish River Trail, which runs between Bothell and Marymoor Park. The Sammamish River Trail is paved throughout and offers views of the river valley, Cascade foothills, and, on clear days, Mount Rainier. The Burke-Gilman is also largely a paved off-road trail and connects directly with the Sammamish River Trail near Blyth Park. (King County)

### 🌊 What we'll see

• Magnuson Park
• Lake Washington & Log Boom Park
• Blyth Park
• Sammamish River Trail — a beautiful stretch through the river valley
• Woodinville/Sammamish Valley — scenic riding and a short break
• Marymoor Park — our turnaround point
• Return to Seattle via the same trail network

### 🥪 Packed Lunch

Please bring your own packed lunch.
We'll stop at a park so everyone can get off the bike, eat, relax, and enjoy the river. Picnic tables and grassy areas are available.
Some ideas:

• Sandwich or wrap
• Fruit
• Chips/snacks
• Coffee or other drink
• Something sweet

### 🚲 Bike Rental

The rental window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM at Recycled Cycles.
The route is primarily paved multi-use trails, and we'll be riding at a relaxed pace with several stops.

### 🕙 Approximate Schedule

10:00 AM — Pick up rental bikes at Recycled Cycles

10:15–10:20 AM — 🚲 Start riding

~10:20 AM–12:15 PM — 🚲 Burke-Gilman Trail → Blyth Park → Sammamish River Trail

Ride continuously through the scenic sections toward Marymoor Park.

Blyth Park, Magnuson Park, Log Boom Park, and other scenic areas can be enjoyed from the bike, with only very brief pauses if needed for water, photos, or regrouping.

~12:15 PM — 🌳 Arrive at Marymoor Park

~12:15–1:15 PM — 🥪 Lunch at Marymoor Park
Take a full hour to eat, relax, enjoy the surroundings, and take photos.

~1:15–3:00 PM — 🌳 Marymoor Park

~3:00 PM — 🚲 Begin return ride

~3:00–5:00 PM — 🚲 Marymoor Park → Sammamish River Trail → Burke-Gilman Trail → Recycled Cycles
Ride the same route back at a steady group pace, keeping stops to a minimum so we have the full two-hour return window.

Optional: If we're comfortably ahead of schedule and everyone still has energy, make a short stop at Magnuson Park on the way back. Otherwise, continue directly to Recycled Cycles.

~5:00 PM — 🏁 Return to Recycled Cycles and return rental bikes
Times are approximate and may change depending on the group's pace, trail conditions, crossings, and other trail users. 5:00 PM is the hard return deadline, so any optional stops on the way back will be skipped if needed.

### 🚴 Ride Difficulty

Distance: Approximately 30–35 miles round trip
Surface: Mostly paved trails
Pace: Relaxed / social
Difficulty: Moderate mainly because of the distance, not because of steep climbing
This is not a beginner-level short bike ride. You should be comfortable riding for several hours and covering approximately 30+ miles at a leisurely pace.
We'll have several breaks, so there is no need to race through the route.

### 🗺️ Route

Our main route will use the regional trail network:
Recycled Cycles → Magnuson Park → Log Boom Park → Blyth Park → Sammamish River Trail → Marymoor Park → return via the same trail network
The key connection is at Blyth Park, where the Burke-Gilman Trail meets the Sammamish River Trail. (King County)
There will be road crossings and interactions with other trail users, particularly around Seattle and UW, so everyone should ride cautiously, follow posted signs, yield appropriately, and stay aware of pedestrians and other cyclists.

### 🎒 What to Bring

• Packed lunch
• Plenty of water
• Snacks
• Comfortable clothing for several hours of riding
• Sunglasses/sunscreen
• Raincoat

### ⚠️ Disclaimer

By RSVPing and attending, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety. Know your physical limits, come prepared, and help us make this a fun and safe adventure for everyone.
Please make sure you are comfortable with the 30–35 mile distance before joining. This is a group social ride, but everyone is responsible for their own bike, belongings, hydration, and personal safety.