Cherry Creek Falls
5 days ago
Trail is dry and free of bugs
5 this month · 78 reports
Discovery Park Loop Trail
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 2 weeks ago
Discovery Park Loop Trail is in excellent condition, with no snow or significant obstacles reported. The roads are suitable for all vehicles, and parking was ample and free at the Visitor Center as of September 7. The trail offers beautiful views of Puget Sound, especially from the bluffs. Fall colors are currently a major highlight, with bigleaf maples creating a glorious display. The trail is described as an easy and pleasant walk, perfect for enjoying the autumn scenery.
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The bigleaf maples are providing a glorious display of fall color, making the park spectacular as of October 22.
The road is suitable for all vehicles, and parking at the Visitor Center was ample and free on September 7.
Nobody has reported on water crossings on this trail.
The trail is in good condition and snow-free as of October 22.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Discovery Park is glorious in fall thanks to our native bigleaf maples. It's very much worth the walk.
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Discovery Park on Labor DayReached Discovery Park at 8am on Labor Day to a light drizzle.There was ample parking at the Visitor Center, and the best part, parking was free.We took the loop trail towar...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
We had a great interurban hike today at Discovery Park. Our hiking group switched plans after thunder & lightning was forecast for the mountains. It was 65 degrees with overcast skies when we met at t...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Today was the second lowest tide of the year. The lowest will be on Monday 6/15 at -4.3. It was amazing how far out the shoreline goes when the tide is this low.
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Nice easy hike to enjoy with relatives from Texas. Everything is lush and flowers are blooming. Later had delicious lunch at Pasta Casalinga in Pike Place Market.
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Hiked with two kids (3 and 5 yo) fromNorth parking lot to the lighthouse. Saw a snake on the trail, 2 seals and tons of birds. Could hear more on the Merlin app! Found some driftwood for a craft and p...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Walked a big messy clockwise loop around the Discovery park trails and beach area Sunday morning as the clouds were burning off. We parked at Ballard locks and used the super secret pedestrian bridge...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Gorgeous day, little chilly by the water but fabulous views! So many birds!
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Lots of runners, hikers, dog walkers, and families out enjoying the sunshine on this Saturday, Valentine's Day. ❤️ The Loop Trail is in good condition, with some puddles and muddy spots. The Visitor C...
Older9 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
A beautiful, but freezing, sunrise at Discovery Park. Parked at the north parking lot to only a couple of cars at 7 when it was still dark.We (unsurprisingly) encountered very few people in the mornin...