Seattle Old-Growth Forest and Neighborhood Tour

Believe it or not, there is an old-growth forest in Seattle! We start at my favorite viewpoint in the city, perfect for your Instagram feed. Then we cruise the scenic shores of Lake Washington and learn the incredible history of how it was “re-plumbed” while on our way to Seward Park for fantastic views of Mt. Rainier (if the mountain is out!). This park is an incredible gem holding one of only 2 old-growth stands left in the city. The trail through the old-growth is flat, less than 1 mile long and it’s ‘flip-flop accessible’ We can walk as much or as little as you like. After that, let's get coffee in the beautiful, historic Columbia City neighborhood. This tour is mostly on foot, so wear your comfy shoes and appropriate weather gear.
With a max of 3 people, this is a personal "best of Seattle" tour that explores the places most visitors never see, places I take my friends and family when they visit! For a private version (1 to 4 people) please call/text 206-717-5797

Meeting Point

Cherry Street Coffee House

700 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Corner of 1st Ave and Cherry St in historic Pioneer Square. We will meet inside the coffee shop, look for my Seattle Under the Radar Tours sign. Parking is limited and expensive nearby, consider taking Lyft/Uber or public transit if possible. The Pioneer Square Light Rail Station is 2 blocks away.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Dr. Jose Rizal Park

1007 12th Ave S,, Seattle, 98144, Washington

This is my favorite viewpoint in the city! From here you can see what makes Seattle such a vibrant city: the Port of Seattle, the Olympic Mountains, Elliott Bay and the downtown core. Perfect spot for your Instagram photos! From here we will travel through some great neighborhoods on our way to the Lake.

10 minutes

Lake Washington

Seattle, Washington

We will cruise the shores of Lake Washington and learn about the incredible history of how we "re-plumbed" the lake and what lies beneath the surface.

Pass by without stopping

Seward Park

5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S, , Seattle, 98101, Washington

We will take a ride through this incredible park where will will have incredible views of Mt. Rainier (if the mountain is out!) then walk the trail through the old growth forest, one of only 2 stands left in the city! The trail is mostly flat and in the summer is "flip-flop accessible". We will see what is believed to be the biggest and oldest tree in Seattle and learn why it has survived.

1 hour

Columbia City Theater

4916 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 98118-1744, Washington

We will walk through this lovely, historic neighborhood that most travelers never see! We will get some amazing coffee and finish with some fantastic ice cream! (We are not going to the theater, that's the only "attraction" in the database in the area. :-)

1 hour