Sure, you can go workout at a gym or take a fitness class. But on a warm summer day, nothing beats walking a trail… except maybe walking on a beautiful waterfront trail. Lace up your sneakers and go on a waterside walk.
- Blackbird Island, Waterfront Park, Leavenworth
CharleyNottinghamUK / Flickr Leavenworth’s Waterfront Park is located right off of Commercial Street. Cross the Blackbird Island Bridge to Blackbird Island and you’ll be able to take a long, quiet walk by the water.
- Langus Waterfront Trail, Smith Island
ISAAC J. / Yelp You’ll find the Langus Waterfront Trail on Smith Island, which is just a few minutes away from downtown Everett. Beginning hikers and seasoned professionals alike love this beautiful trail, and it’s also wheelchair accessible.
- Arboretum Waterfront Trail, Lake Washington, Seattle
JollyPaul / TripAdvisor Washington Park Arboretum is one of the most beautiful places in Seattle. The half mile waterfront trail will lead you over the largest remaining wetland in the area.
- The Medical Lake Trail
Kevin Bowman / Flickr Eastern Washington’s Medical Lake has several beautiful parks along the shoreline. The three-mile lake trail encircles Medical Lake and is the perfect spot for a walk, a bike ride or a run.
- Riverfront Trail, Castle Rock
pate.b / Traillink.com To explore Castle Rock’s scenic Riverfront Trail, head to Lion’s Pride Park and look for the signs. The trail takes you over the eastern side of the river, over a bridge and past a fishing and viewing platform.
- Greenwater Lakes Trail, Mount Rainier
Bryan Ochalla / Flickr The majestic Mount Rainier is full of gorgeous hiking trails. The Greenwater Lakes Trail is four miles round-trip, scenic and very family friendly.
- Port of Everett Waterfront Trails, Everett
Mark Pouley / Flickr The Port of Everett area offers several scenic waterfront trails. The largest, called “The W,” is a four-mile path located between 10th and 18th streets along West Marine View Drive.
- Waterfront Renaissance Trail, Vancouver
Mary Anne Thygesen / Flickr The Waterfront Renaissance Trail is a five-mile paved path connecting Esther Short Park and Wintler Park in Vancouver that shows off stunning views of Mount Hood.
- Alki Beach Trail, West Seattle
D Coetzee / Flickr To see some of the most gorgeous views of the Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline, take the 2.5-mile Alki Beach Trail from the West Seattle Bridge to the Point Lighthouse.
- Riverside State Park, Little Spokane River
Kidron Cool / Flickr To access the gentle trail along the Spokane River, take W Indian Trail Road north from Spokane for 5 miles and continue onto Rural Route 5. The road will cross the river, and you’ll find the trailhead on your left. You’ll see the Little Spokane Natural Area, scenic river views, and possibly some wildlife.
There’s really no better way to exercise than walking or jogging in the great outdoors. These hiking trails are all under five miles long.
CharleyNottinghamUK / Flickr
Leavenworth’s Waterfront Park is located right off of Commercial Street. Cross the Blackbird Island Bridge to Blackbird Island and you’ll be able to take a long, quiet walk by the water.
ISAAC J. / Yelp
You’ll find the Langus Waterfront Trail on Smith Island, which is just a few minutes away from downtown Everett. Beginning hikers and seasoned professionals alike love this beautiful trail, and it’s also wheelchair accessible.
JollyPaul / TripAdvisor
Washington Park Arboretum is one of the most beautiful places in Seattle. The half mile waterfront trail will lead you over the largest remaining wetland in the area.
Kevin Bowman / Flickr
Eastern Washington’s Medical Lake has several beautiful parks along the shoreline. The three-mile lake trail encircles Medical Lake and is the perfect spot for a walk, a bike ride or a run.
pate.b / Traillink.com
To explore Castle Rock’s scenic Riverfront Trail, head to Lion’s Pride Park and look for the signs. The trail takes you over the eastern side of the river, over a bridge and past a fishing and viewing platform.
Bryan Ochalla / Flickr
The majestic Mount Rainier is full of gorgeous hiking trails. The Greenwater Lakes Trail is four miles round-trip, scenic and very family friendly.
Mark Pouley / Flickr
The Port of Everett area offers several scenic waterfront trails. The largest, called “The W,” is a four-mile path located between 10th and 18th streets along West Marine View Drive.
Mary Anne Thygesen / Flickr
The Waterfront Renaissance Trail is a five-mile paved path connecting Esther Short Park and Wintler Park in Vancouver that shows off stunning views of Mount Hood.
D Coetzee / Flickr
To see some of the most gorgeous views of the Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline, take the 2.5-mile Alki Beach Trail from the West Seattle Bridge to the Point Lighthouse.
Kidron Cool / Flickr
To access the gentle trail along the Spokane River, take W Indian Trail Road north from Spokane for 5 miles and continue onto Rural Route 5. The road will cross the river, and you’ll find the trailhead on your left. You’ll see the Little Spokane Natural Area, scenic river views, and possibly some wildlife.
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