Van Doren's Landing Park – Green River Trail loop from Kent Des Moines

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Van Doren's Landing Park – Green River Trail loop from Kent Des Moines

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Van Doren's Landing Park – Green River Trail loop from Kent Des Moines

04:14

72.6km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.4 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.78 km

Van Doren's Landing Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This 10+ acre park along the Green River is great for families. There's a playground and climbing structure for the kids as well as plenty of grassy fields for picnics. …

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3.80 km

Green River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Green River Trail links industrial lands to pastoral landscapes, parks, communities, and river views along the 19-mile paved trail connecting Seattle to Kent.

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4.44 km

Green River Natural Resources Area

Highlight • Natural

The Green River Natural Resources Area (GRNRA), just east of Van Doren's Landing Park in Kent, is a hidden gem along the Green River Trail, especially for birders, cyclists, and …

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8.41 km

View of Mount Rainier from Green River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

In total, the Green River Trail is just under 20 miles and passes through different parks in the southern Seattle area. The path is paved and follows the water nearly …

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25.4 km

t̓ałt̓ałucid Park and Shoreline Habitat

Highlight • Natural

The park's name comes from the language of the local people who lived there first. This park helps protect the land where the water meets the shore.
This habitat is …

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34.4 km

View from the Water Taxi dock

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can enjoy one of the best view of Elliott Bay and the city skyline!

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35.8 km

Alki Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Alki Trail is a traditional urban paved trail running from the Alki beaches on the west around Duwamish Head, down through the West Seattle industrial area. The trail runs …

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72.6 km

End point

Train Station

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