The Jimothy Jaunt
A 10-mile walking adventure through Phinney Ridge, Fremont and Ballard on October 11th, 2026
What:
A self-paced nearly 10 mile walk on October 11th, 2026 exploring the wonderful neighborhoods of Phinney Ridge, Fremont and Ballard. All are welcome as it is totally free and you can join for 1 mile or all 10. Highlights will include the Fremont Market, the Ballard Farmers Market, the Locks and Golden Gardens. We will make stops at both markets as well as Golden Gardens if folks would like to join later on in the day. If you choose to join along the route, see below for expected times and locations.
The start will be at the Phinney Neighborhood Center at around 10am and whole event will be about 4-5 hours with breaks along the way. The main group is expected to finish at Urban Family between 2:30 and 3 pm.
The Suggested Route
Begin at Phinney Neighborhood Center and proceed from there. Folks will be able to join us at these spots later on in the day. Times listed below are the estimated ETA and not the length of the break. If the group is not at the location around the estimated time, chances are we are behind, so feel free to walk backward. Breaks are also good opportunities to use the bathroom, get a snack, or say hi to someone new. There is no designated lunch spot, stop and dine whenever feels right for you.
Break #1: Fremont Market(meeting spot near the intersection of N Canal St and N 35th St)
11:00 to 11:15
Break #2: Ballard Farmers Market (meeting spot Bergen Place)
12:00 to 12:15
Break #3: Golden Gardens
1:15 to 1:30
Finish: Urban Family
2:30 to 3:00
Things to Bring:
Backpack
Water
Snacks
Sunscreen
Hat
Battery pack (probably will not need)
Rain Jacket and change of socks (if the weather is looking to be wet)
