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

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

02:00

41.4km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.1 km for 322 m

After 25.9 km for 322 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.32 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. The park is also a great place to get on the Green River Trail, which runs for nearly 20 miles across King County.

Tip by

6.37 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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7.04 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 walkers who enjoy a mix of wetland, prairie, and river views all in one place. Originally developed as a stormwater treatment facility, the area now serves a dual purpose: it filters urban runoff and provides essential habitat for wildlife. The result is a 304-acre patchwork of restored wetlands, ponds, and native plantings that feel far more wild than their suburban surroundings suggest.
From the trail, especially near Van Doren’s Landing, you’ll see viewing platforms and side paths leading into the heart of the GRNRA. Expect to spot herons, ducks, red-winged blackbirds, and—if you're lucky—bald eagles or osprey. Interpretive signs explain the ecology and the city’s innovative use of the land. It’s also a great stop for a break if you’re riding—plenty of benches and low-traffic paths make it easy to linger. Let me know if you want a good loop or spur trail that includes both the Green River Trail and the GRNRA.

Tip by

11.0 km

View of Mount Rainier from Briscoe Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This park sits on a peninsula, surround by the Green River on three sides, and offer picnic areas, hiking trails, and fishing opportunities. But the highlight is the spectacular view of Mt. Rainier you get on clear days.

Tip by

11.3 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 the entire time, offering great views of Mount Rainer on several occasions.

Tip by

13.4 km

Green River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tip by

41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

6.17 km

2.49 km

1.52 km

267 m

193 m

164 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

3.79 km

1.24 km

193 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 July

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

Van Doren's Landing Park

Green River Trail

Green River Natural Resources Area

View of Mount Rainier from Briscoe Park

View of Mount Rainier from Green River Trail

Green River Trail

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