Sammamish River – Sammamish River Trail loop from Lake Sammamish State Park

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Sammamish River – Sammamish River Trail loop from Lake Sammamish State Park

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Sammamish River – Sammamish River Trail loop from Lake Sammamish State Park

03:05

54.8km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

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Lake Sammamish State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.22 km

Lake Sammamish

Highlight • Lake

Lake Sammamish is a seven-mile-long freshwater lake situated just east of Lake Washington. The area around the lake holds cultural significance as a gathering place for at least four Native …

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11.9 km

East Lake Sammamish Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This path follows the shore of Lake Sammamish, providing views of the water as it goes. Because of the corridor's history as a railway, the path is paved for most …

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14.9 km

Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome

Highlight • Structure

Visit the famous velodrome and try a few hot laps (if it's open and nobody else is using it).

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15.6 km

Marymoor Connector

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Connector trail is a valuable part of the regional trail system. It allows users to ride or walk from Puget Sound all the way to the Cascades.

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16.0 km

This beautiful urban river is home to herons, egrets and geese. It runs from Bothell to Kenmore and adds excellent scenery throughout the Sammamish River Trail. It is common to see kayakers floating the river along the way.

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27.5 km

Wilmot Gateway Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The oldest park in Woodinville, Wimot Gateway has a great location on the river. There's a playground, picnic tables, and it hosts a number of festivals/events throughout the year.

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31.9 km

Sammamish River Valley

Highlight • River

35.8 km

Sammamish River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail runs along the Sammamish River from Bothell to Marymoor Park. It is paved for the entire 10.1 miles and offers extraordinary views of the river, Mt. Rainer, the …

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54.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.9 km

536 m

246 m

158 m

Surfaces

52.6 km