School might start next week, but the weather is good and there is still time to get outside! Whether you're running, riding a bike, or just going out for a casual stroll, Vancouver has a number of great multi-use trails for you to enjoy. Here's a few of my favorites:
1. Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway - The Burnt Bridge Creek trail runs 7.7 miles along the greenway created by the BPA power lines, across SR-500 and through Leverich Park, all the way to Lakeshore Ave. There is parking available at both trail heads, as well as several parks along the route.
2. Padden Parkway Trail - Running from NE 162nd Ave/NE Ward Rd to NE 55th ave, the Padden Parkway Trail covers 5.5 miles. Looking for longer trip? At 117th Ave you can head north on our next trail...
3. Highway 503 - Not quite a complete trail, this is a mix of asphalt trail and sidewalk that runs for 7 miles north of Padden Parkway up to Battle Ground. When combined with the Padden Parkway Trail, this creates a 25 mile loop perfect for a long bike ride.
4. Salmon Creek Gateway Trail - The shortest of the features trails, the Salmon Creek Trail starts at Salmon Creek Regional Park (NW 117th St and Highway 99) and follows Salmon Creek for three miles to NW 36th Ave, just south of NW 139th St.
This is the first post in what will eventually be a list of 50 Things I Love about Living in Vancouver. I had the idea for this series while riding on one of Vancouver's many multi-use trails, so trails got the #1 spot. The list is in no particular order (I haven't even written out the whole list - so I will just be writing as things come to be). If you think I have missed something, add a comment and let me know! Be sure to check back in a couple days for #2...
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