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Believe it or not Seattle is home to a few fantastic hotspots for the blader in you (I know you're yearning to strap a pair on right now). As the weather has gotten summer-tastic now is the perfect time to show off your rollerblading glory. Follow my lead as I show you where to go to get your blade on (spandex optional).
Alki
From Salty’s to Cactus (please note my restaurants acting as guidepoints), you can blade a solid 2 miles (one way) along the Elliott Bay waterfront. Alki is perfectly flat and open enough that you wont worry about getting mobbed by cyclists or other pro bladers. Be on the lookout for Big Booty Judy (who now has a dog!) as you can find her blading on Alki DAILY.
Caution: Hot summer days tend to attract lots of bare skin, so you MAY find yourself slightly distracted.
Alki Beach
1702 Alki Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98116
Alki Beach is a beautiful expanse of beach that offers fantastic views of the city, as well as amazing opportunities for biking, walking, and rollerblading. History buffs will enjoy a visit to the spot where settlers first landed in the frigid winter of 1851 before journeying across the Puget Sound t...
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Alki Beach is a beautiful expanse of beach that offers fantastic views of the city, as well as amazing opportunities for biking, walking, and rollerblading. History buffs will enjoy a visit to the spot where settlers first landed in the frigid winter of 1851 before journeying across the Puget Sound to settle in what is now Seattle. The beach is located fifteen minutes from downtown in the West Seattle area.
Wear Protection!
Helmets and Pads are what truly adds to the rollerblading ensemble. Being a safety matter might also have some relevance as well…
Get knocked down? Get up again!
Don’t be discouraged if this might be you. You’ll be thankful that you’ve worn enough padding to bounce right back up from any unsightly fall.
Creativity is ok - but NOT this creative
Leave the beads and the feathers at home… nobody wants to see that.
Need New Blades?
Check these stores out for some of the cities best (or cheapest) selection.
Not ready to commit?
Check this location out for rentals.
Additional guides you need to see
No need to show off...
Unless of course, you’re wearing fantastically uncoordinated outfits such as these folks.
Burke Gilman
This one is definitely for the more experienced blader, as the trail spans from the Eastside (yes, east side of the lake) to Ballard. There are some definite hills, choppy roads, and questionable road crossings so I’d take this one with caution.
Your best bet would be to blade from U-Village toward Fremont/Ballard, where most of the path is on its own right-of-way and fairly smooth and flat.
Neon is encouraged
Might I add this picture was taken at Greenlake. Yes folks, this is a perfect example of the rollerblading specimen found here.
Myrtle Edwards
Not too many know about the Myrtle Edwards trail, which actually spans from Interbay and down toward the Stadium District. Unless you want to risk life and limb, I’d suggest taking the trail from the grainery down toward the Pike Street hillclimb. Travel any further in each direction and you’re just begging for trouble (and scraped knees).
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan Way W, Seattle, WA 98121
A 4.8-acre waterfront park, Myrtle Edwards Park offers uninterrupted views of the stunning Olympic Mountains, imposing Mount Rainier and the beautiful Puget Sound, as well as scenic bicycling and walking paths. Recently, the Olympic Sculpture Park took up a position next to the park, offering visitor...
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A 4.8-acre waterfront park, Myrtle Edwards Park offers uninterrupted views of the stunning Olympic Mountains, imposing Mount Rainier and the beautiful Puget Sound, as well as scenic bicycling and walking paths. Recently, the Olympic Sculpture Park took up a position next to the park, offering visitors a place to view a wide variety of sculptures in an open outdoors setting. The park is just a five-minute walk from downtown and the attractions of the Seattle Center complex.
Greenlake
The Greenlake trail is perfect for the true beginner. Not only can you rent blades (if you’re not ready to commit) but the entirely flat surface is only about 3 miles around.
While Greenlake is great for people watching (or perhaps finding Mr. Right or maybe just Mr. Right Now) it’s always on the busier side, so the chance of you getting caught up in Fido’s leash is highly probable.
Blade... naked?
That’s what this guy did in Fremont! I wouldn’t advise it – unless you want to cause a stir.
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I’ve never been good at rollerblading but this makes me want to try it again….just one more time!
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