Thornton Creek Long Walk

An Urban Hike Through Seattle's Largest Watershed

Even in urban settings, nature persists beneath our feet and in front of our eyes. Participants in the popular Thornton Creek Long Walks explore the ecology, history, and current issues of Seattle's largest watershed by walking the entire length of this diverse creek.

Guided by Homewaters' staff, Long Walkers engage in their place in a way few residents of Seattle have. The 7-mile South Fork Long Walk begins at Northgate Mall and ends at Matthews Beach Park on Lake Washington. The North Fork Long Walk begins in Shoreline at Ronald Bog Park, for nearly 10 miles of urban hiking! Both offer a unique perspective into this ever-changing watershed.

Be prepared to walk on city sidewalks and streets, and some muddy creekside spots. The South Fork Long Walk includes two creek crossings and one steep trail section.

NEW! See pictures of the February 2008 Thornton Creek Long Walk (North Fork).

See pictures of the January 2006 Thornton Creek Long Walk (North Fork).

See pictures of the November 2005 Thornton Creek Long Walk (South Fork).

Learn more about the Thornton Creek Watershed.

Take a Long Walk

Join Homewaters for a FREE urban hike of the Thornton Creek Watershed. Here's our next Long Walk:

Long Walk ~ South Fork

Saturday, June 14, 2008
8:30 am - 2:00pm

To sign up for a FREE Thornton Creek Long Walk, email or call 206-526-0187.

About Our Programs

Watershed Ecology/Elementary Programs

~ Ecosystems
~ Land and Water
~ Tiny Neighbors
~ Watershed Gardens
~ Water In Our Lives

Community Mapping Programs

~ Green Mapping
~ Water and Community
~ Mapping My Area

Exploring Place Programs

~ Thornton Creek Long Walks
~ Community Education