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The BPA Trail is a 3.6 mile[1] trail in Federal Way, Washington.

The trail connects many of the key parts of Federal Way including Celebration Park and nearby The Commons at Federal Way Mall, the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Centre, Madrona Park and the wetlands of Panther Lake Park. This trail also connects midway with the West Campus Trail, which heads to the north.[2]

The trail is named after the Bonneville Power Administration and is built underneath the overhead electricity transmission lines built by the power administration. The trail runs behind offices in the city, providing an opportunity for leisure and commuting.[3]

The trail is paved and suitable for bikes.[2] The trails runs through mixed deciduous and coniferous forest.[2]

The trail has four phases:[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Community Parks | City of Federal Way". www.cityoffederalway.com. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  2. ^ a b c "BPA Trail". The Seattle Times. 2007-02-01. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  3. ^ "BPA Trail | Washington Trails | TrailLink.com". www.traillink.com. Retrieved 2017-12-28.

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