Timeline
12:00
Grab lunch at Blossom Vegetarian Restaurant. This spot serves vegan Vietnamese dishes and is open from 11 AM, making it a perfect early afternoon start.
12:12
Walk 12 minutes from the restaurant to the Cedar River Trail. The trail runs five miles from Lake Washington to Jones Road and is the longest in Renton.
12:40
Stop at Cedar River Trail Park, just 15 minutes from the trail anchor. This is a good spot to pause and look for the salmon spawning in the river, especially in September.
13:30
End the walk at Whistle Stop Ale House. It is a well-established craft beer bar with comfort food, located just 11 minutes from Liberty Park and the trail area.
Local tip
The trail is most beautiful in September when salmon return to spawn. Check the trail conditions before you go.
Check before you go
- Blossom Vegetarian Restaurant is open Sun-Thu 11AM-9PM and Fri-Sat 11AM-9:30PM.
- Whistle Stop Ale House is open Mo-We 09:00-22:00, Th-Sa 09:00-24:00, and Su 09:00-21:00.
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