Special programs A-MAZE-ing Labyrinths Par-For-The-Course Rails-To-Trails Step to the Beat Walking with America's Veterans Walking With the Wild Things CC: King County

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Event comments

For this year's Easter walk, we will bring back our popular route through the UW (with a few modifications to pick up some Challenges).  Starting in the beautiful Laurelhurst neighborhood, the walk then will explore the UW Horticulture Center gardens, the Union Bay Natural Area, and parts of the UW campus including the Quad.  The walk will qualify for the Light Rail Challenge, as it will pass by the University of Washington Station. See "Event Information" below for important trail information. Challenges: Labyrinth, Par, Rails, Step to Beat, Vets, Wild Things, Link LR (North category), Rivers, Story, Entertainment (Cultural, Sports).

Rating: 2B, Distance: 6, 10, 11km

Event information

(NEW! Alternate Start from UW Station/Husky Stadium - from 9:30-10:00 only. All routes available.). This will be a map-walk, with limited trail markings. All routes: paved sidewalks, plus dirt trails in Union Bay Natural Area. The 11K option on boardwalks through Yesler Swamp, and on an extension of the dirt trail in Union Bay Natural Area to the shoreline – some parts of this trail extension may be muddy if there are heavy recent rains. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Restrooms at Start and along the route. (First restroom for Alt. Start is at 1.5K on campus) All walkers pay $4.00 fee.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

Driving to the start

Laurelhurst Playfield (north end). Nearest street address: 4530 46th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105. From I-5, exit 169. Turn east on NE 45th St. (NB drivers turn right, SB drivers turn left). Continue STRAIGHT on NE 45th St for 1.5 miles to fork in road (main arterial veers left). At fork, STAY RIGHT to continue on NE 45th St, uphill, to start near 46th Ave NE. Laurelhurst Playfield is at the top of the hill, on the right. Look for the pedestrian bridge crossing over NE 45th St and find street parking in vicinity. Start will be near this bridge (note, start location at north end of park does not have an actual street address - the address given is the nearest actual street address - for setting your GPS).

Maps phrase and directions link

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Emerald City Wanderers (AVA-0318)

Event website: www.emeraldcitywanderers.org/easter/

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