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Clarke Beach Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
47.5334, -122.2163 Map & Directions
Length
0.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
90 feet
Highest Point
110 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy
Lake Washington from the park. Photo by wakkf00. Full-size image
  • Coast
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Wildlife

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None
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This small 9-acre beach park on Mercer Island has a swimming area and a small loop trail through the forest. Continue reading

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Hiking Clarke Beach Park

Head to the south end of Mercer Island to check out Clarke Beach Park, where you'll find a grassy beach area, swimming area, fishing pier, short forested loop trail, wildlife and more. 

Dogs are not allowed at the public swim areas between May 1 and Sept 30. During the other part of the year, dogs are allowed on leash at the beach. 

Toilet Information

  • No toilet at trailhead

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Clarke Beach Park

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.5334, -122.2163 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

If coming from the west/Seattle on I-90, take exit 7B and merge onto Island Crest Way. If coming from the east/Bellevue, take exit 7 and merge onto Island Crest Way. In 3.1 miles, turn left onto SE 68th St. In 0.2 mile, take the right fork onto SE 70th Pl and follow the road for 0.4 mile. Turn right onto E Mercer Way and continue for 0.5 mile. The parking lot will be on your left. 

There is no toilet at the trailhead, but there is one a 0.1-mile hike to the east from the parking lot on the trail, open in the summertime. 

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

City of Mercer Island

Guidebooks & Maps

https://www.mercerisland.gov/parksrec/page/clarke-beach-park

https://www.mercerisland.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/parks_and_recreation/page/2601/trailscb.pdf

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