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8 South Sound Bike Paths for Kids on Wheels

Safe and scenic trails around South King County and the South Sound

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A young girl rides a bike on a bike path with her older sibling and parent following behind. They are wearing helmets and the paved path is lined with green plants indicating summer.
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South Sound bike trails for the whole family

Need a great spot to let your kids practice riding a bike, zooming on a scooter or perfecting inline skating skills? Sometimes it’s hard to find a good trail that’s mostly flat and not too crowded. Even with kids who’ve mastered two (or more) wheels, a family bike ride on a car-free bike trail offers peace of mind — in addition to fun and exercise.

We’ve rounded up eight great trails around the South Sound — from Tacoma to Olympia — that are perfect for little legs. (If you’re looking for paths farther north, don’t miss our top picks for bike paths in Seattle and the Eastside.) Most have beautiful views, parks with play equipment and restrooms, too. 

Now grab your helmets and get rolling!

   

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Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2018 and updated most recently on Aug. 29, 2025, by ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba. A new South Sound bike path and interactive map were added, and all entries were fact-checked.

 

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