Birds Nest Lookout – West Point Lighthouse loop from Ray's Boathouse and Café

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Birds Nest Lookout – West Point Lighthouse loop from Ray's Boathouse and Café

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(4220)

14,336

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Birds Nest Lookout – West Point Lighthouse loop from Ray's Boathouse and Café

00:49

7.32km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.15 km

Lawton Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lawton Point overlook in Discovery Park offers a stunning view of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the West Point Lighthouse. You can access the overlook from the Loop …

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3.42 km

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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3.67 km

South Beach Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail takes you along the bluffs, offering stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. It connects the upper bluff to the sandy beach below, strewn with driftwood. …

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4.15 km

South Beach Trail Lookout Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bench offers a fantastic view toward the south end of Puget Sound, with portions of West Seattle and parts of Magnolia. On a clear day, you can see Mount Rainer in the distance.

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4.93 km

West Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

West Point Lighthouse is one of the best spots in Discovery Park. You can sit on the rocks and enjoy the stunning views of Puget Sound while watching the passing …

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7.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.15 km

1.25 km

872 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.06 km