Burke–Gilman Trail
| Burke–Gilman Trail | |
|---|---|
A cat watches over Lake Washington and bicyclists on the Burke–Gilman Trail | |
| Length | 19.8 mi (31.9 km) |
| Location | King County, Washington |
| Established | August 19, 1978 |
| Use | Multi-use |
| Grade | Flat |
| Trail map | |
Map of the Burke–Gilman Trail, including the proposed Green Route connection for the "missing link" | |
The Burke–Gilman Trail is a rail trail in King County, Washington. The 20-mile (32 km) multi-use recreational trail is part of the King County Regional Trail System and occupies an abandoned Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway (SLS&E) corridor.
A portion of the Burke–Gilman trail is managed by the City of Seattle. The trail begins at 11th Avenue NW in Ballard and follows along the Lake Washington Ship Canal and north along Lake Washington, designated as ending in Bothell.