Madrona-Leschi-Mt Baker

At A Glance
- Distance: 4.5 miles
- Type: Point to Point
- Features: Views (Rainier, Lake Washington, Cascades, Bellevue), Wooded trails, Hilly, Light Rail connection
- Note: I often mix this hike with segments from the Judkins Park-Leschi-Madrona Loop and the Madrona-Madison Park Loop hikes.
Route
- Head east on E Union St towards Madrona.
- Turn right onto 32nd Ave and head South.
- Enter Frink Park trail from 32nd Ave and follow trail that exits the park at 33rd Ave S.
- Turn left and descend the staircase at S Lane St.
- Turn right and head South on Lake Washington Blvd until you come to the East Portal Viewpoint.
- Continue to head South on Lake Washington Blvd until you enter Colman Park.
- Descend the Colman Park trails Southeast towards Mount Baker Park.
- Follow the Mount Baker Park trails South to S McClellan St.
- Walk along Mount Baker Blvd to Rainier Ave S.
Optional addons
- Mount Baker Ridge Viewpoint.
- At the end of the hike you can ascend S McClellan St up to Beacon Hill.