Reflective reading:
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me." -- Psalm 23:1-4 [alt: Psalm 37:4 .. Psalm 43:3 .. Psalm 62:1-2 .. Psalm 86:5]
"We do not seek perfection...we seek progress." -- "True ambition is the deep desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the Grace of God." -- AA Handbook
The number SIX (6) is sacred in Judaism. David's star (and shield) have six points. There are six orders of the Mishna. The Torah describes the world's creation as a six day process.
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me." -- Psalm 23:1-4 [alt: Psalm 37:4 .. Psalm 43:3 .. Psalm 62:1-2 .. Psalm 86:5]
"We do not seek perfection...we seek progress." -- "True ambition is the deep desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the Grace of God." -- AA Handbook
The number SIX (6) is sacred in Judaism. David's star (and shield) have six points. There are six orders of the Mishna. The Torah describes the world's creation as a six day process.
Trail overview: Level, paved trail along the Green River in Kent
Trail highlights: This walk is part of the Earthworks Tour trail which details the rise and fall of the Green River and the measures implemented to control flooding, mainly the Howard Hanson Dam. The Green River is 65 miles long with headwaters on the western slope of the Cascade Range and empties into Puget South at the south end of Elliot Bay. Hike #3 also follows the Green River, but further downstream.
Trail highlights: This walk is part of the Earthworks Tour trail which details the rise and fall of the Green River and the measures implemented to control flooding, mainly the Howard Hanson Dam. The Green River is 65 miles long with headwaters on the western slope of the Cascade Range and empties into Puget South at the south end of Elliot Bay. Hike #3 also follows the Green River, but further downstream.
Trail description: At the north end of the Hogan Park (WC) parking lot, cross Russell Road onto the Green River trail and head north (right) towards Van Doren's Landing. The trail will pass by the Neely-Soames historic homestead on your right. Take a quick detour here over the levee, around the house with views of a heritage garden, before rejoining the riverside trail and continuing north. Once you reach the Veterans Drive overpass, take the left fork in the trail to stay alongside the river and pass under the overpass. Now join the trail alongside Russell Road, passing the small boat ramp still heading north until you reach the pedestrian bridge; cross over the river here and turn left on the other side, heading south.
You will pass underneath the Veterans Drive overpass again (now on the west bank of the river) and then eventually see a bright orange marker showing levels of floodwaters in recent history. The trail now turns into Frager Road, with holes 11-15 of Riverbend Golf Course on your right. As you approach the Meeker Street overpass, walk past the pedestrian bridge and continue under the green vehicle overpass bridge, towards the Old Fishing Hole (WC). Take the short loop trail around the fishing pond and then rejoin the riverside trail, walking along the newly restored wetlands area.
Cross back over the river using the unique wooden pedestrian bridge hanging below the highway 516 overpass. As you head north you will likely see airplanes arriving or departing SEATAC airport, and pass by Riverwood Apartments, a driving range, and what used to be a par-3 golf course, now a mixed use development. Walk underneath the Meeker Street overpass and continue along the Green River Trail on the east side of the river, skirting the perimeter of Riverbend Golf Course. Cross back over Russell Road and return to Hogan Park.
You will pass underneath the Veterans Drive overpass again (now on the west bank of the river) and then eventually see a bright orange marker showing levels of floodwaters in recent history. The trail now turns into Frager Road, with holes 11-15 of Riverbend Golf Course on your right. As you approach the Meeker Street overpass, walk past the pedestrian bridge and continue under the green vehicle overpass bridge, towards the Old Fishing Hole (WC). Take the short loop trail around the fishing pond and then rejoin the riverside trail, walking along the newly restored wetlands area.
Cross back over the river using the unique wooden pedestrian bridge hanging below the highway 516 overpass. As you head north you will likely see airplanes arriving or departing SEATAC airport, and pass by Riverwood Apartments, a driving range, and what used to be a par-3 golf course, now a mixed use development. Walk underneath the Meeker Street overpass and continue along the Green River Trail on the east side of the river, skirting the perimeter of Riverbend Golf Course. Cross back over Russell Road and return to Hogan Park.
Public transit options: Bus #166 stops at the intersection of Russell Road and Meeker Street, a short walk from Hogan Park.