Seattle Fremont UC

Walking through the forest to meet the troll

The Walk Itself

This is a long walk through multiple Seattle neighborhoods. Not only are there tons of zen shortcuts through all these neighborhoods but they also make sure their streets are lined with intentional art. This route also highlights the splendor of Seattle's green areas and marine culture.

Honestly, this walk really could be broken up into multiple little walks to allow more time for mindfulness as you take in all it has to offer. But some days it is definitely NOT true that your mind quiets after 45 minutes of walking and a longer route to allow for that extended time of presence is needed. This path could fulfill that criteria quite easily.

Distance in Presence

This walking route is about 8.7 miles roundtrip.

Mindful Reflection

Mid-bridge is nowhere and between. Practice being in transition without rushing toward arrival. Most of life is bridges, not destinations.

The Journey Unfolds

Say Hi! to Frankie Feetsplinters, your doorman to the exploration of the Nordic world at the National Nordic Musuem.

Experience the true art of NW coffee and then learn about history of espresso at the Bakke Coffee Musuem.

Then ponder the essence of the world or just breathe at Fremont Peak Park.

Take a leasurely green stroll along the Fremont Cut of the Lake Washington Ship Canal.

Explore Fremont's outdoor art scene

Enjoy the vast view as you cross the colorful Freemont Bridge to explore the other side of the Lake Washington Ship Canal along the

South Ship Canal Trail

Linger to watch boats navigate the waters of Salmon Bay through the Ballard Locks.

Start Here and Go There

Seattle Fremont Urban Camino Map, Circa 2024

 Google My Maps - Seattle Fremont UC Map with Legend

Along the Way (Stops worth making)

🏛️ Historical and Cultural

• Ballard Locks Visitor Center - 3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98107

• Ballard Locks Fish Ladder - 3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98107

  
  

🏺 Museums

• National Nordic Museum - 2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107

• Bakke Coffee Museum - 4600 Shilshole Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

  
  

🎨 Art & Expression

• Statue of Lenin - 3526 Fremont Place N, Seattle, WA 98103

• Fish Totem - 3421 Fremont Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103

• Waiting for the Interurban - N 34th Street and Fremont Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103

• Fremont Troll - 880 N 36th St (N 36th Street and Troll Avenue N), Seattle, WA 98103

• Berlin Wall Display - 744 N 34th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 (at Data 1 building)

• Fremont Rocket - 601 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103

• Fremont Canal Park Mural - Near N 35th St & Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

• Center of the Universe Signpost - 3401 Fremont Place N (at N 35th & Fremont Avenue), Seattle, WA 98103

  
  

🌳 Parks & Gardens

• Troll's Knoll Forest Arch - N 36th St and Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

• Fremont Peak Park - 200 block of N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103

☕ Food, Coffee & Craft

• Byen Bakeri - 15 Nickerson St, Suite D, Seattle, WA 98109

• Two Kick Coffee - 3208 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

• Salmon Bay Cafe - 5109 Shilshole Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

• Cardoon - 5732 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98107 .

• Local Tide - 401 N 36th St, Suite 103, Seattle, WA 98103

• Fremont Brewing's Urban Beer Garden - 1050 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103

• Asian Brewing Fremont - (Near 3421 Fremont Ave area)

• Old Stove Brewing Ship Canal - 600 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119

• Cloudburst ON Shilshole - 5456 Shilshole Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

• Figurehead Brewing Magnolia - 4001 21st Ave W, Unit B, Seattle, WA 98199

  
  

🛍️ Markets & Shopping

• Fremont Sunday Street Market - 3400 Phinney Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103

Just So You Know (the Inside Scoop)

• The Nordic Musuem (and thus Freya's coffee) is closed on Mondays

  
  

• In order to visit the Bakke Coffee Museum, you will need to sign up for a guided tour on their website: https://www.bakkecoffeemuseum.com The admission is free. Currrently, walk ins are taken on Sundays from 12-4pm but check the website for any changes or updates.

  
  

• Google My Map has limitations for pedestrians. I would cross NW 39th St. and NW 36th St. on 2nd Ave NW and keep going South towards Fremont Canal Park

  
  

• If you like the trolls, check out more at www.nwtrolls.org