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Schmitz Park Trailhead, Alki
49° · Mostly clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 1 pm
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Schmitz Park Trailhead

  • 4.820 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 10 pm

A peaceful, forested trailhead leading into Schmitz Preserve Park that feels like an urban refuge. Expect mossy paths, dense firs and seasonal wildlife; great for short hikes, photography and quiet nature walks.

Quick answers

Schmitz Park Trailhead in short

When is Schmitz Park Trailhead open?

Every day, 6 AM–10 PM.

When is the best time to visit Schmitz Park Trailhead?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Schmitz Park Trailhead indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Schmitz Park Trailhead?

Schmitz Preserve Park,5463 SW Stevens St,Seattle, WA 98116.

Right now · 12:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 1 pm.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 10 pm
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 45° out there

49°

Mostly clear

Feels
45°
Rain
0%
Wind
4mph
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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 10 pm
monday
6 AM–10 PM
tuesday
6 AM–10 PM
wednesday
6 AM–10 PM
thursday
6 AM–10 PM
friday
6 AM–10 PM
saturday
6 AM–10 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–10 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Schmitz Park Trailhead
  2. 2 Schmitz Preserve Park · 6 min
  3. 3 Alki Beach Park · 9 min
  4. 4 Statue of Liberty Plaza · 11 min
  5. 5 Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint · 20 min
Schmitz Preserve Park, 5463 SW Stevens St, Seattle, WA 98116(opens the map)DirectionsTo AlkiWebsiteseattle.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 20 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Morning walks
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time