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Distance
2.94 miles
Elevation Gain
226 ft
Route Type
Loop
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Family Friendly
Easy Parking
Food Nearby
Dog Friendly
Scenic
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Added by Jill Kranz
Green Lake Park Loop is an easy 2.9-mile run around the lake. Convenient, flat, well-paved, and scenic. Great bars and restaurants nearby to hit post-run.
Looping around a freshwater lake surrounded by tranquil natural scenery, Green Lake Park trail is considered by many to be Seattle’s go-to running spot. I love it because it’s an urban run that doesn’t feel like one. It’s especially popular with beginning runners and the after-work/weekend crowd. With its set distance, it’s perfect for timed runs and interval training.
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Sarah L
9/8/2025
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Sheridan Lewis
2/9/2017
City Run
Even in the rain people are out here dedicated to enjoying life outside. It is lovely. Very simple run. I like how there is ...
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Nathan Wall
10/7/2016
A nice easy loop...
Convenient access in central North Seattle makes this a great spot for a short jog. While on your run enjoy excellent people watching, dog ...
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Nick A.
3/26/2016
Nice Run...crowded
A nice three mile loop around Greenlake. Get there early, get there late...doesn't really matter: it is a high traffic area and is always ...
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Amoris Walker
3/16/2016
Great spot
One of the little gems we have here!
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Natala Menezes
10/4/2015
run the outer loop to get a 5k
Classic lake run in Seattle. Upside - beautiful views, and other runners to pace you. Downside - dog watching! they can be a bit ...
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