It sounds like the title of a fantasy novel. Hidden away, surrounded by high rise buildings, concrete highways, and the constant buzz in the background from the city traffic, lies "The Magnificent Forest", located within Seward Park on the Bailey Peninsula, surrounded by Lake Washington. loading...

120 acres of old growth forest Just a heartbeat away from the city. Just a few steps away from your car you can wander into another world. In many ways, it feels like it's untouched by civilization. Walking through The Magnificent Forest is a much more rustic experience. No manicured trails. No jogging loop. It's a wild old growth forest.

Comprised mostly of Douglas fir, you'll also see Western Cedar, Hemlock, Maple and Madrona. In some ways, it feels like you're walking through the rain

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