Explore Seattle’s Largest Contiguous Forest
The West Duwamish Greenbelt
Urban forests are important community spaces that increase our city’s natural beauty, contribute to our health, and make the natural world accessible for everyone to enjoy. The West Duwamish Greenbelt is the largest contiguous forest in Seattle, spreading over 500 acres in West Seattle from the tip of Pigeon Point to Westcrest Park. The West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails group (WDGT) promotes walking and hiking trails in the greenbelt.
Explore the Greenbelt
Visit the Trails page to view maps, join a guided hike, or watch an informative virtual hike.
Quick Map Links
Many of the improved trails shown on the trail map in solid yellow are graded gravel paths suitable for strollers.
Dive into the Rich History of the Greenbelt
The West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails group (WDGT) began as a joint effort by South Seattle College faculty and staff and Puget Ridge, Highland Park, and Riverview neighbors. Our mission is Creating a larger Duwamish Peninsula trail system, with a spur to the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, focused on native species restoration, serving the hiking and walking community with space for other uses. Our work continues efforts that began more than 20 years ago.
Check out our History page to view a timeline and read about the history of the Duwamish people and the people who help to protect it.
What is WDGT?
The West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails group (WDGT) began as a joint effort by South Seattle College faculty and staff and Puget Ridge, Highland Park, and Riverview neighbors. Our mission is Creating a larger Duwamish Peninsula trail system, with a spur to the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, focused on native species restoration, serving the hiking and walking community with space for other uses. Our work continues efforts that began more than 20 years ago.
Get Involved!
This isn’t just a forest, we’re a community! Come out and get involved, whether it’s joining a guided hike, attending one of our meetings or events, or volunteering!
Check out our Get Involved! page to learn more!