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University Bridge

Recommended by 44 cyclists out of 45

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Location: Seattle, King County, Washington, United States

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1. Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop — Lake Union

11.2km

00:39

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(4)

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2. Lake Washington loop — Bellevue

80.3km

04:57

720m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(22)

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3. Gas Works Park – Sammamish River Trail loop from Kirkland

77.3km

04:25

240m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Arjun

August 14, 2024

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).

Roberto A.

June 5, 2023

This low-level drawbridge runs right next to (and almost under) the high-elevation I-5 bridge. Good separated bike lanes in both directions connect the Burke Gilman trail and University of Washington to the North with Lake Union loop and the base of Capitol Hill to the South. Lots of boat traffic on sunny days, so be prepared to stop and watch them go by when the bridge goes up.

Perrine

April 5, 2022

The University Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge. It opened in 1919.

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Location: Seattle, King County, Washington, United States

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University Bridge

1. Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop — Lake Union

2. Lake Washington loop — Bellevue

3. Gas Works Park – Sammamish River Trail loop from Kirkland

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