Lawton Point – Birds Nest Lookout loop from Ballard

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Lawton Point – Birds Nest Lookout loop from Ballard

Hard

3.3

(10)

runners

Lawton Point – Birds Nest Lookout loop from Ballard

02:22

21.5km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Highlight • Structure

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Lawton Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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Birds Nest Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot captures excellent views of the Cascade and Olympic mountains and is a great location if you are a birdwatcher, hence the name. You will likely see gulls, herons, …

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Highlight • Viewpoint

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White Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

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Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This stretch of the North Beach Trail offers stunning views of the northwestern shoreline of the park, surrounded on one side by a lush maple forest and the beach below. …

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A Salish Welcome

Highlight • Monument

A Salish Welcome is a 16-foot-tall sculpture in the Salmon Bay Natural Area. This sculpture honors the native Salish people and was created by Marvin Oliver.

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