A Ramble from the Ballard Bridge to Golden Gardens, Summer, 2023
This one goes from under the Ballard Bridge, more or less northbound to Golden Gardens Park, a very popular beach in Seattle. I try to follow along the Ship Canal as close as I can. This route also goes right by a big moorage and there are hundreds of boats, a couple of yacht clubs, and maritime life… things (I don’t know much about boat life, lol). In any case, I had never been along some of these streets so it was an adventure for me, too. Enjoy!
Start Address: North side of the Ballard Bridge
Stop Address: Golden Gardens Park
Mileage: 3.08 miles
Animated map: here
Difficulty/Terrain: Poorly kept streets, normal sidewalks with ramps, gravel, and open train tracks. Rough rolling.
Ascent: 62ft, Descent: 88ft.