Reflective reading:
"God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars”. -- “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree”. -- Martin Luther
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”. -- “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Do not live for yourselves, but live to go forth and do good!” -- “Don’t be afraid of joy. Have joy and courage!” -- Pope Francis
The number SEVEN (7) is sacred in Islam, Judaism and Christianity. The Qur'an describes seven heavens and the Tawaf is performed seven times during the Hajj. Proverbs lists seven pillars of wisdom. The Christian Bible lists seven deadly sins, and although God created the world in six days, it was not considered complete until the seventh.
"God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars”. -- “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree”. -- Martin Luther
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”. -- “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Do not live for yourselves, but live to go forth and do good!” -- “Don’t be afraid of joy. Have joy and courage!” -- Pope Francis
The number SEVEN (7) is sacred in Islam, Judaism and Christianity. The Qur'an describes seven heavens and the Tawaf is performed seven times during the Hajj. Proverbs lists seven pillars of wisdom. The Christian Bible lists seven deadly sins, and although God created the world in six days, it was not considered complete until the seventh.
Trail overview: Lake Washington, Andrews Bay, Seward Park
Trail highlights: Level, paved trail along the west shore of Lake Washington and around Seward Park with wonderful waterfront and forest views
Trail highlights: Level, paved trail along the west shore of Lake Washington and around Seward Park with wonderful waterfront and forest views
Trailhead location: Parking lot (WC) @ Lake Washington Blvd South & Adams Street, Seattle; located just north of Lakewood Moorage
Trail description: Begin hiking south on the paved lakefront trail, passing Lakewood Moorage with views of Mercer Island, Seward Park and Andrews Bay, a popular anchorage for local boaters. Loop around the south end of the bay, staying close to the water and passing the Seward Park Pottery Studio (WC). Now join the Shoreline Trail that follows the perimeter of the park along the water. If you desire a bigger challenge, take one of the other trails that climbs into the park's interior; all trails eventually rejoin the Shoreline Trail. At the north end of the park you will find North Beach Park with picnic tables, restrooms and views of Lake Washington, I-90 and Seattle skyline.
Continue along the shoreline and head south, past the old fish hatchery until you get to the south parking lot (WC) where you will have views south towards Renton (and the lake viewpoint from hike #4) and on clear days, a spectacular view of Mount Rainier. Pass by the landscaped roundabout and rejoin the lakeside path along Andrews Bay, now heading north, past the trailhead parking lot until you get to Mount Baker Rowing & Sailing Center (WC). This is your turnaround point, so enjoy the views, then head south back to the parking lot at Adams Street.
Continue along the shoreline and head south, past the old fish hatchery until you get to the south parking lot (WC) where you will have views south towards Renton (and the lake viewpoint from hike #4) and on clear days, a spectacular view of Mount Rainier. Pass by the landscaped roundabout and rejoin the lakeside path along Andrews Bay, now heading north, past the trailhead parking lot until you get to Mount Baker Rowing & Sailing Center (WC). This is your turnaround point, so enjoy the views, then head south back to the parking lot at Adams Street.
Public transit options: Bus #50 stops at 50th Avenue & Gennesse Street which is two blocks from the Adams Street parking lot.