Seattle's Waterways and Natural History Tour--On Electric Bikes

About this experience

Seattle’s natural features and maritime history Tour. The tour lasts three hours sometime 3:15. We take off from Ballard, one of Seattle’s historical and hippest neighborhood. Tour starts at the corner of 24th Ave NW & NW 67th St Seattle, WA 98117 (address 2356 NW 67th St. Seattle 98117). There's plenty of all day street parking. First stop is at the Olympic Mountains and Sound Viewpoint, Burke-Gilman Trail, Ballard Locks, Fisherman’s Terminal, and Lake Union. Your tour guide is David. He grew up in Seattle and is a former teacher of the year for Washington State as named by the World Affairs Council. He is also a national champion trail runner and is an expert in Washington State History, Northwest ecology, the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, fish and wildlife, and funky neighborhoods The electric bikes are fat-tire RadPower Mini’s, they are accessible for almost all riders. Although the electric motor helps a lot with Seattle’s hills, you do have to pedal. At times, it can be the exercise equivalent of a brisk walk and on other points along the route it’s a pleasant stroll (or you can work as hard as you’d like for a greater aerobic experience.) A short walk with the bike is required through the Ballard Locks. Step-thru models as well as a cargo bike with a child seat is available upon request. You must be at least 13 years old and capable of pedaling a bike. You also have to be comfortable stopping, getting on and getting off a bike. We stick to bike paths and lightly traveled roads but there are times when we share the road. If you don't see a date or time you like please let me know, we may be able to make some changes.