Lake Ballinger Beach – Echo Lake loop from Mountlake Terrace

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Lake Ballinger Beach – Echo Lake loop from Mountlake Terrace

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Lake Ballinger Beach – Echo Lake loop from Mountlake Terrace

01:04

17.2km

160m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6 m for 2 m

After 17.2 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Lake Ballinger Beach

Highlight • Beach

Great destination for a bike ride! Easy to get to from the Interurban Trail. You will often see ice cream trucks and other vendors here on a sunny day, and the swim is nice!

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1.11 km

Lakeview Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved, multiuse trail connects the Mountlake Terrace transit center with the Interurban Trail, giving you some nice views of Lake Ballinger along the way.

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3.74 km

Bagley Drive Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is a steep hill. Fun to go down, a workout to climb back up. Even so, it beats the alternative bike lane along Meridian Avenue - you are in …

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4.99 km

Echo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Echo Lake is a small lake within Echo Lake Park. This park is known for public art installations, open water access, and paved trails.

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7.53 km

All told, this paved multiuse trail runs for 24 miles from Shoreline to Everett. It's popular for both bicycle and foot-powered commuting, and this section takes you close to Lake Ballinger and, a little further to the north, Ballinger Park.

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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

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