Distance: Up to 5 miles around the park, to the lighthouse and the beach. Meeting at 6:45pm, stay until dark.
Pace: SLOW uphill, slow/moderate downhill
Level: Easy/moderate

We are meeting in front of the visitor center parking lot. See directions below.

After a 15 minute courtesy wait, we'll head out at 7pm and will be unable to find.

About Discovery Park:

Discovery Park is a 534 acre natural area park operated by the Seattle Parks and Recreation. It is the largest city park in Seattle, and occupies most of the former Fort Lawton site.

The site is one of breathtaking majesty. Situated on Magnolia Bluff overlooking Puget Sound, Discovery Park offers spectacular view of both the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges. The secluded site includes two miles of protected tidal beaches as well as open meadow lands, dramatic sea cliffs, forest groves, active sand dunes, thickets and streams.

The role of Discovery Park is to provide an open space of quiet and tranquility away from the stress and activity of the city, a sanctuary for wildlife, as well as an outdoor classroom for people to learn about the natural world.

If all the spots are taken, please check back a couple days or the night before for openings, watch or sign up for another event.

Since our group size is smaller and there are limited spots, please only RSVP "Yes" if you can make it. No need to RSVP "No."

Proper clothing is very important!
In order to join our event, these items are required:
*Rain jacket or Windbreaker (It may be windy at the park/beach)
*Warm clothing/sweater
*Trail shoes
*Food/snack
*Extra Water
*First-Aid Kit

Highly Recommended:
Headlamp and/or flashlight (On the way out, it may become dark, so be prepared to bring a headlamp or flashlight in case).
Mosquito repellent (The mosquitoes may be out.)
Sunglasses, sunscreen, cap/hat, lip balm
Cushion or small blanket

Dogs allowed on leash.

Leave your valuables at home and only bring the necessities with you on the hike. Don't leave valuables in any car.

See you then!

Sheri

Directions:

I-5 Northbound:

Take the Mercer Street exit.
Turn right at first stoplight onto Fairview Ave N.
At next set of stoplights go left onto Valley St.
Stay in far right lane that merges onto Westlake Avenue N.
Westlake Ave becomes Nickerson Street.
Go straight on Nickerson Street past Fremont Bridge and Seattle Pacific University.
Staying in left lane follow the sign to the Ballard Bridge/Emerson Street.
At 3 way stop take a left onto Emerson St.
Continue on Emerson St., through one stop light, until you get to a 4 way stop with a flashing light.
Turn right onto West Gilman
West Gilman becomes West Government Way
Follow West Government Way until you come to the east entrance of the Park. (about 1/2 mile)
The Visitor Center will be on the left.

I-5 Southbound:

Take the 45th Street Exit and head west (right).
Follow 45th, staying to the right.
45th becomes 46th Avenue North.
Follow 46th until it becomes Market Street.
Continue on Market until you reach 15th Avenue NW.
Go left on 15th Avenue NW, following it over the Ballard Bridge.
Take the first right after the bridge onto Emerson Street.
Take a right onto West Gilman at the 4 way flashing light.
W. Gilman becomes West Government Way.
Follow until you come to the East entrance of the Park. (about 1/2 mile)
The Visitor Center will be on the left.

Hwy 99 Northbound:

Follow 99 to the Western Avenue exit.
Head north on Western Ave
Western Ave becomes Elliott Ave
Elliott becomes 15th Avenue W.
Follow 15th to the Dravus Street exit.
At stoplight take a left onto Dravus.
Take a right onto 20th Avenue W.
20th will become Gilman Avenue W. at 4 way stop.
Gilman Avenue W. then becomes W. Government Way.
Follow until you come to the East entrance of the Park.(about 1/2 mile)
The Visitor Center will be on the left.

From Downtown Seattle:

Go west on Denny Way
Bear Right on to Elliott Ave
Elliott becomes 15th Avenue W.
Follow 15th to the Dravus Street exit.
At stoplight take a left onto Dravus.
Take a right onto 20th Avenue W.
20th will become Gilman Avenue W. at 4 way stop.
Gilman Avenue W. then becomes W. Government Way.
Follow until you come to the East entrance of the Park.(about 1/2 mile)
The Visitor Center will be on the left.