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Green River Trail – Van Doren's Landing Park loop from Auburn

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Green River Trail – Van Doren's Landing Park loop from Auburn

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Green River Trail – Van Doren's Landing Park loop from Auburn

02:41

47.6km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 km

Green River Road With Views of Mount Rainier

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.6 km

Green River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Green River Trail links industrial lands to pastoral landscapes, parks, communities, and river views along the 19-mile paved trail connecting Seattle to Kent.

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21.2 km

View of Mount Rainier from Green River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

In total, the Green River Trail is just under 20 miles and passes through different parks in the southern Seattle area. The path is paved and follows the water nearly the entire time, offering great views of Mount Rainer on several occasions.

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24.2 km

Green River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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31.2 km

Green River Natural Resources Area

Highlight • Natural

The Green River Natural Resources Area (GRNRA), just east of Van Doren's Landing Park in Kent, is a hidden gem along the Green River Trail, especially for birders, cyclists, and walkers who enjoy a mix of wetland, prairie, and river views all in one place. Originally developed as a stormwater treatment facility, the area now serves a dual purpose: it filters urban runoff and provides essential habitat for wildlife. The result is a 304-acre patchwork of restored wetlands, ponds, and native plantings that feel far more wild than their suburban surroundings suggest.
From the trail, especially near Van Doren’s Landing, you’ll see viewing platforms and side paths leading into the heart of the GRNRA. Expect to spot herons, ducks, red-winged blackbirds, and—if you're lucky—bald eagles or osprey. Interpretive signs explain the ecology and the city’s innovative use of the land. It’s also a great stop for a break if you’re riding—plenty of benches and low-traffic paths make it easy to linger. Let me know if you want a good loop or spur trail that includes both the Green River Trail and the GRNRA.

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31.8 km

Van Doren's Landing Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This 10+ acre park along the Green River is great for families. There's a playground and climbing structure for the kids as well as plenty of grassy fields for picnics. The park is also a great place to get on the Green River Trail, which runs for nearly 20 miles across King County.

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33.9 km

Neely-Soames Historic Homestead

Highlight • Historical Site

Located along the Green River Trail which is a beautifully restored victorian mansion and a National Historic Site. It was originally built in 1885 thus making it one of the oldest surviving homes in Kent. It has very lovely heritage gardens open to the public.

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47.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.8 km

460 m

142 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.0 km

355 m

219 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 17 July

23°C

14°C

14 %

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Green River Trail – Van Doren's Landing Park loop from Auburn

Green River Road With Views of Mount Rainier

Green River Trail

View of Mount Rainier from Green River Trail

Green River Trail

Green River Natural Resources Area

Van Doren's Landing Park

Neely-Soames Historic Homestead

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