Burke-Gilman Trail: short return from Gas Works
Washington · Rail-trail
Join the Burke-Gilman Trail beside the park parking lot and ride east up to one mile before retracing. Follow the signed shared trail, turning before any crossing or work barrier you do not want to negotiate.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Seattle · Washington
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved multi-use rail-trail
- Road crossings
- Join the Burke-Gilman Trail beside the park parking lot and ride east up to one mile before retracing. Follow the signed shared trail, turning before any crossing or work barrier you do not want to negotiate.
- Elevation
- Rail corridor with junctions and access grades; crowded commuter periods add effort.
- Starting location
- Gas Works Park public parking, 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA
Chosen cap of 1 mile(s) outward and the same distance back; turn earlier at barriers, crossings or unsuitable tread. The parking/access walk is additional and unmeasured.
Gas Works Park facility reference; approximate planning point, not a surveyed entrance or parking stall.
Burke-Gilman Trail: short return from Gas Works — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-21. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
Join the Burke-Gilman Trail beside the park parking lot and ride east up to one mile before retracing. Follow the signed shared trail, turning before any crossing or work barrier you do not want to negotiate.
Start and parking approach
Start: Gas Works Park public parking, 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA
Use only open designated public visitor parking. Walk through parking aisles and the final access connection; never use private lots without permission. If no lawful open arrival is available, postpone or arrive by transit/foot.
Distance and route
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Chosen cap of 1 mile(s) outward and the same distance back; turn earlier at barriers, crossings or unsuitable tread. The parking/access walk is additional and unmeasured.
Join the Burke-Gilman Trail beside the park parking lot and ride east up to one mile before retracing. Follow the signed shared trail, turning before any crossing or work barrier you do not want to negotiate.
Surface and effort
Surface: Paved multi-use rail-trail. Rail corridor with junctions and access grades; crowded commuter periods add effort. No surveyed maximum slope or accessibility certification is supplied.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to pedestrians, use the signed bicycle/shared-use route, slow at crossings and blind bends, and walk uncomfortable ramps. Authorized maintenance or emergency vehicles may appear. The written route defines the separated portion; nearby roads and unmarked walking or technical trails are excluded. Check current device rules before bringing an e-bike.
Hours, costs and access
Gas Works Park lists 6 a.m.–10 p.m.; choose daylight and obey trail/parking postings. Ordinary access fees were not established in this pass. Obey posted entry and parking terms; rentals, events and other services are separate.
Reviewed October 21, 2026. The Ballard street gap is outside this eastbound outing. Use designated legal parking and walk the parking-area connection. Do not enter Lake Union from Gas Works Park; the city prohibits water access there. This is source-based planning, not a field inspection or a guarantee of present-day conditions. Stop at closures; do not improvise a traffic-road bypass.
Map location
The marker is a labeled planning reference, not a surveyed parking space, bicycle entrance or navigable route line. Use the written start and current on-site signs for the final approach.