Green Lake

Puget Sound and Islands

updated 3 weeks ago

Green Lake is currently experiencing peak fall color for many of its trees as of October 17. The trail itself is in good condition and is snow-free. The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and there are no reported bug issues. A unique sight you might encounter is a cowboy riding a dog, according to a report from October 17.

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Fall color is currently at its peak for many of the trees at Green Lake as of October 17. The report notes there are plenty of varieties to see.

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Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Fall color is here and for some trees it is at its peak.  Plenty of varieties to see.  See link below.You might even see a cowboy riding a dog on this popular trail.

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

A morning walk to kick off this summer solstice, and it was such a beautiful morning for it! Lots of sleepy birds and morning park-goers before it got too hot, which made for a great roam around the l...

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

My hiking group walked Greenlake today and had lunch out at Duke’s.This is a happening place always.The sunny day brought out lot’s of runners, walkers, dog walkers and mom’s with strollers and a coup...

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

This place reminds of my childhood always good to revist this lake throughout the years.  I decided to come check on the cherry blossoms along the shores of the lake.  They are at full bloom,  what a ...

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Bottom Line:It was the "Pathway of Lights at Green Lake" event! Very festive and fun with thousands of candlelit luminaries along the paths and docks, live music (featuring local school bands), and fi...

Puget Sound and Islands

Ah, Green Lake on a sunny afternoon in springtime. I always say Seattlites are like sunflowers, and today was no exception; folks were out in droves walking, roller blading/picnicking, and strolling w...

Puget Sound and Islands

Yeah, that Green Lake. I hadn't been here since about 1974 so it was new to me. We were going to do this as part of the Olmsted 50, section 2. We ended up walking almost all around the lake before we ...

Puget Sound and Islands

As I was heading south on I5 this afternoon and entering Seattle, I thought today might be a good day to do the urban hike around Green Lake for my first time. I had heard a couple years ago that this...

Mount Rainier Area

Enjoyed a wonderful hike on Saturday, the forecast called for rain and potential snow but, we had light clouds and sunshine instead. Arrived about 10 am and the parking lot had two spaces available wh...

Puget Sound and Islands

Got to the boat house around 5:15, and there were plenty of spaces in the parking lots there, especially across the street. The park had plenty of folks around.Restroom next to the boat house was open...