West Point Lighthouse Hike
The West Point Lighthouse hike is in Discovery Park, Seattle’s most popular park. This hike is part of a designated National Recreation Trail that passes through beautiful forest and meadows. It’s popular with runners and walkers and can be enjoyed all year. This trail extends out to the beach where the West Point lighthouse stands watch. It’s a fantastic trip suitable for all skill levels.
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Route Description for West Point Lighthouse Hike
Discovery Park is a wonderful recreation park north of Seattle that is well-loved by walkers, runners, bikers, and adventurers of all ages. This trail takes you through the park to the West Point Lighthouse and back. Discovery Park can get busy, so if you want to avoid the crowds, try visiting in the early morning, later in the afternoon, or in the middle of the week.
You can extend this hike easily by exploring any of the numerous interconnecting trails that cover the park. Download your GPS map if it’s your first time visiting and you’re concerned about losing your way.
Begin from the parking area near the environmental center. Head across the road on Loop Trail, sticking to this trail until it splits. Stay right towards the beach. Walk down the beach to your left, following it to the point on North Beach where the lighthouse is. Retrace your steps from here.
Getting to the West Point Lighthouse Hike Trailhead
The trailhead for the West Point Lighthouse hike is near the Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center off Discovery Park Boulevard.
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Nearby Trails
- Discovery Park Extended Loop Trail
- South Beach Trail
- Discovery Park Loop via Emerson Entrance
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- Ravenna Park Loop Trail
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- Volunteer Park Loop
- Burke-Gilman Trail
- Washington Park Arboretum Trail
- Carkeek Park via Pipers Creek Trail
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