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8 Kid-Friendly Hikes Just 90 Minutes (or Less) From Seattle

From a fun island hike to flat trails through gorgeous gardens, less-discovered hikes for families

Nancy Schatz Alton

By Nancy Schatz Alton

Published on: April 06, 2017

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My family loves to hike, but we rarely travel more than four miles from our home for our woodsy walking adventures. We are always hitting the default button by driving to our favorite local haunts, Discovery Park and Carkeek Park in Seattle.

Recenlty, I vowed to get us out of our comfort zone and onto trails a little further afield, within 90 minutes of our front door in Seattle. To that end, read on for nine nearby hiking trails that offer fun for kids and a variety of difficulty levels.

Important note: Follow good hiking safety practices, and always check conditions (the Washington Trails Association is a great source), especially if you are hiking these in the winter.

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Nancy Schatz Alton

By Nancy Schatz Alton

Nancy Schatz Alton is the co-author of two holistic health care guides, The Healthy Back Book and The Healthy Knees Book. When she’s not meeting deadlines or teaching writing, she writes poetry and essays and works on her memoir about her daughter’s learning journey. She lives in East Ballard/lower Phinney Ridge with her husband, a teen, a tween and two Havanese dogs. Read her blog.

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