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University Bridge – Gas Works Park loop from University of Washington

University Bridge – Gas Works Park loop from University of Washington

Moderate

4.7

(7202)

7,203

riders

University Bridge – Gas Works Park loop from University of Washington

02:44

61.3km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.4 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.00 km

University Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The most efficient way to cross Lake Union on the East side of I-5. Montlake area is always under construction (2024) and can get confusing as the lanes keep switching all the time. If the bridge doesn't take too long for ships to pass underneath if it is up. Bike path is plenty wide and you feel pretty safe from the traffic. Going southbound, exiting the bridge can be a little sketchy. Often use the pedestrian walkways to get to where I am going (often need to cross over all the lanes to go east, which just isn't worth the traffic battle).

Tip by

5.06 km

Gas Works Park

Highlight • Monument

Gas Works Park was developed on the site of a former coal gasification plant on the shores of Lake Union, directly across from downtown Seattle. In 1965, the city purchased the 19-acre tract for parkland. The park, with its Great Earth Mound peak, was opened to the public ten years later (constructed from on-site excavated material). The location provides unsurpassed views of the lake and metropolitan skyline. The boiler house was converted into a picnic shelter with tables and fire grills, while an old exhauster-compressor structure was turned into an open-air play barn with a maze of brightly painted machinery for kids. In 2013, the Gas Works Park was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

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11.5 km

The Aurora Plunge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This half-block between Linden and Aurora is a steep drop. No problem going down (West to East) if you are careful, but a huff and a puff going uphill (East to West). A much more reasonable hill climb exists if you prefer - See the Aurora Plunge Avoidance Path highlight at 68th & Aurora.

Tip by

16.6 km

Bitter Lake Reservoir Open Space

Highlight • Rest Area

Very engaging experience to go around Bitter Lake. It's the home of different AI start up like banana-nano.co

Tip by

27.9 km

Brackett's Landing

Highlight • Beach

Great spot for a break - over the water, overlooks the ferry terminal and an underwater State park for scuba divers. Nice view across Puget Sound to the Olympic Mountains. Downtown Edmonds is across the street.

Tip by

33.4 km

Southwest County Olympic View Park

Highlight • Forest

You can hike a couple of loop trails right through Southwest County Olympic View Park, splitting the difference between the road and the mossy forest around nearby Perrinville Creek.

Tip by

43.5 km

Echo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Echo Lake is a small lake within Echo Lake Park. This park is known for public art installations, open water access, and paved trails.

Tip by

61.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

16.8 km

2.66 km

907 m

596 m

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.7 km

5.39 km

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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University Bridge – Gas Works Park loop from University of Washington

University Bridge

Gas Works Park

The Aurora Plunge

Bitter Lake Reservoir Open Space

Brackett's Landing

Southwest County Olympic View Park

Echo Lake

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