Carkeek Park has a number of trails which lead to view points, along Piper Creek and all within walking distance of my Ballard home. Monday morning I decided to walk on a section of trail (South Ridge Trail) I had never completed due to muddy, sloughed sections which were not inviting to say the least. The South Ridge Trail now has two new bridges that circumvent the less desirable sections of stream crossings, making it a nice in City walk. The South Ridge Trail starts near the storm sewer pumping station and works its way up and down on a series of small ridges to a bluff overlook of the BN tracks and Puget Sound, from here a trail will take you into the neighborhood East of Swanson’s Nursery and then via sidewalks back to the starting area next to QFC (formerly Art's) on Holman Road. Round trip is 3 to 4 miles mostly on trail.