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2.8 miles
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-220 ft
Descent
00:35:34
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
203 ft
Altitude min
344 ft
Altitude max
330 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-14.5%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,272 ft
Distance down
2,848 ft
Distance flat
00:35:34
Avg time

Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Discovery Park
    Seattle, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #13738 in Hiking [+]
    • #573 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #446 in Hiking · Washington [+]
    • #21 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Loop Trail is a 3 mile green difficulty mixed trail located near Seattle Washington. Nearby: restrooms. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.

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Restrooms

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Loop Trail Trail Reports

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Apr 5, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 5, 2026
Feb 8, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/Vancouver)
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Oct 16, 2025 @ 9:59am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 16, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 @ 10:22am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 21, 2025
Large tree down just north of underpass on east side. Other tree reported a week ago is cleared.
Sep 16, 2025 @ 10:11am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 16, 2025
tree down across the path just south of utah street
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop Trail located?
      Loop Trail is located in Discovery Park, Seattle, Washington, United States. It is part of the Discovery Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.65448, -122.41044.
      ▼ How hard is Loop Trail?
      Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop Trail?
      Loop Trail has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 220 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 203 ft to 344 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Loop Trail?
      Loop Trail is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Loop Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Loop Trail are:
      • August (3 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 49 minutes to hike Loop Trail. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop Trail?
      Loop Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 927 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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