8 South Sound Bike Paths for Kids on Wheels
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Take the new Lake to Sound Connector Trail to the Des Moines Creek Trail for a scenic ride. Photo: Alabastro Photography
Lake to Sound Connector Trail, Burien to Des Moines
A brand-new section of the Lake to Sound Trail opened this summer, offering families the opportunity to cycle from Burien to Des Moines on a paved path. It connects to the Des Moines Creek Trail, which will take you right to the rocky shoreline of Des Moines Beach, where you can relax and have a view of Maury Island.
The 12-foot wide, non-motorized trail is part of a larger project. Once completed, the 16-mile Lake to Sound Trail will connect Renton, Tukwila, SeaTac, Burien and Des Moines, providing access to other regional trails and Link right rail stations. With the addition of this connector trail, the project is now two-thirds complete.
Location: The new connector trail extends from the intersection of Des Moines Memorial Drive and South Normandy Road in Burien to South 200th Street in Seatac, connecting to the Des Moines Creek Trail.
Trail details: This paved section of the Lake to Sound trail is 2.2 miles long. Combined with the Des Moines Creek Trail, cyclists have 7 miles to ride.
Nearby: Stop at Angle Lake Park for a picnic with a view and a romp on the playground (bring your swimsuits in the summer to cool off in the lake or spray park!).
Next stop: Milton Interurban Trail
