Cycling · Rail trail · Burke-Gilman Trail, North Seattle

Burke-Gilman Ballard-to-University District Ride

A flat rail-trail ride linking Ballard, Fremont, Gas Works-area connections, and the University District.

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Walking on the Burke-Gilman Trail in Fremont, Seattle
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Time needed
1–2 hrs
Distance
10 mi approx.
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Free
Booking
Not needed
Where
Seattle
The experience

What to expect

A flat rail-trail ride linking Ballard, Fremont, Gas Works-area connections, and the University District.

Location
Burke-Gilman Trail, North Seattle
Activity
Cycling · Rail trail
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Free with your own bicycle
Booking
Not required
Best season
Year-round

Conditions and cautions

The ten-mile round trip is an editorial segment, not the full trail. Check Seattle Department of Transportation repair notices.

The 10-mile figure is an editorial route estimate rather than an official published distance. Treat it as approximate when planning timing.

Make the plan work

Plan your visit

Check the official source for current access, booking, and conditions. Then use the map and directions to plan your arrival.

Details to check before you go

These fields are part of the full listing standard and are not filled in for this adventure. Rather than guess at them, we are naming the gap — check the official source above for anything here that affects your plan.

  • Parking
  • Bike rental options
  • Restrooms
  • Current detours

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