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Cedar River Overlook – I-90 - East Channel Bridge loop from Mercer Island

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Cedar River Overlook – I-90 - East Channel Bridge loop from Mercer Island

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Cedar River Overlook – I-90 - East Channel Bridge loop from Mercer Island

04:46

78.1km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.9 km for 191 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.32 km

Viewpoint

17.4 km

Renton Library Over Cedar River

Highlight • Structure

A library built on piles over the river

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20.0 km

Cedar River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Cool bridge that goes over the Cedar River. In the fall, you can even spot some salmon swimming up stream from this bridge.

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26.2 km

Cedar River

Lake

27.6 km

Cedar Grove Natural Area

Nature Reserve

28.2 km

Cedar River Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot along the Cedar River Trail is a great spot to stop and view the river or take a break just below the overpass for South Jones Road.

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36.3 km

Log Cabin Reach Natural Area

Nature Reserve

40.5 km

Poo Poo Point Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Poo Poo Point Trailhead is a popular spot to start an adventure. In this parking area, there are a few porta potties, trash cans, and ample parking. Hang gliders sometimes …

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44.3 km

Issaquah Veterans' Park includes an athletic field and picnic areas, with the Rainier Trail running alongside its west side. The park is across from Depot Park, and it offers a cute train-themed play area for kids.

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58.1 km

Factoria Boulevard Overpass

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This bridge allows cyclists to bypass one of the ugliest and most dangerous intersections near I-90. It also saves you about 40 feet of vertical descent and re-climb. What a great piece of infrastructure!

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61.1 km

I-90 - East Channel Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The original bridge, which was the first to access the island, opened on November 10, 1923. The task of opening the bridge for boats was given to George Lightfoot, the …

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70.7 km

View of Mt. Rainier over Lake Washington

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot to enjoy the view, grab a drink and stretch. There are a few locations along this segment with views of Rainier.

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78.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.1 km

27.1 km

3.31 km

964 m

378 m

297 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.1 km

12.9 km

1.03 km

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 1 June

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Cedar River Overlook – I-90 - East Channel Bridge loop from Mercer Island

Renton Library Over Cedar River

Cedar River Bridge

Cedar River Overlook

Poo Poo Point Trailhead

Issaquah Veterans Park

Factoria Boulevard Overpass

I-90 - East Channel Bridge

View of Mt. Rainier over Lake Washington

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