11 Best Bike Paths for Seattle-Area Kids on Wheels
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Cheasty Mountain Bike Trail is Seattle’s first forested mountain biking and pedestrian trail. Photo: Tara Moser
Cheasty Mountain Bike Trail, Seattle
The North Loop of Cheasty Mountain Bike Trail opened last year, completing Seattle’s first forested mountain biking and pedestrian trail pilot project. The trail also has a South Loop, which was completed in 2023.
Both loops have two-way, shared-use trails along with one-way bike trails. The entire trail system was designed with the surrounding wetlands and wildlife habitats in mind, giving riders a chance to enjoy nature within the city.
Location: The Cheasty Mountain Bike Trail is in View Point Park, located at 4307 28th Ave. S. in Seattle.
Trail details: Riders will find a mile-long, one-way bike trail at the North Loop, in addition to a 0.4-mile multi-use trail and a 0.1-mile pedestrian-only connector. The South Loop offers additional trails through the forest for bikers. Note that Cheasty Mountain Bike Trail is unpaved.
Nearby: Fuel up before your ride at The Station Columbia City, a community coffee shop that serves up breakfast sandwiches, pastries, coffee and more. If the kids need extra playtime, nearby Jefferson Park is a thrilling playground they’ll love.
Next trail: Washington Park Arboretum
