Ship Canal/ Lake Union Trail

South of its big brother (the Burke-Gilman Trail), the Ship Canal Trail runs from the Fremont Bridge west along the canal near Seattle Pacific University, and east/ south beside Lake Union. This trail is a glorified sidewalk for much of its length near the lake and is popular with walkers, joggers and dog walkers.		Ship Canal Trail near the SPU athletic fields
Location: King County City(s): Seattle, WA	Length: 1.5 miles. Approx
Popularity: Somewhat	Elevation: Flat, follows water Gain Loss
Facilities	Trail Condition
Drinking Water: No Restrooms: No Benches: Yes Picnic Tables: No	Surface Type: Mixed Surface Quality: 5 Scenery: 7 Lighting: 5	Ratings: 0 = none/ the worst 5 = average 10 = excellent
Website: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/shipcanaltrail2.htm
Maps: Fremont Bridge VR King County Bike Map Trail expansion map
Connections: 1. Connects to Burke-Gilman Trail via the Fremont Bridge
Expansions: 1. Contract 2 will extend the trail from 11th Avenue W to Emerson Street near Fisherman’s Terminal, where it joins an existing bike path along Emerson Street. However, Contract 2 will not begin until BNSF Railway issues permits for essential utility relocations and completes critical track relocation and crossing construction for the trail. Ideally, this will take place in 2010.
Photo Gallery Looking the other way along the trail next to the athletic fields Detour near the Fremont Bridge. This trail section will be closed for over a year

Ship Canal/ Lake Union Trail

Photo Gallery