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At this point I've woven through way through the I-90 & I-405 interchange on the I-90 trail and am entering the swamp that surrounds the Mercer Slough. The swamp is a tremendous cold sink. In the summer, it's refreshing. During the winter, it's often the only part of the route which will have ice. |
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After riding through the swamp, I go up and over the slough. The photo to the right shows the view from the bridge. There's a lot of wildlife around the slough -- I've even seen a mink. |
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After leaving the Mercer Slough area I take the East Channel Bridge to Mercer Island. |
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In the summer, the Mercer Island portion of the trail can be populated with jog strollers, dogs, pedestrians, and other hazards. Once the rainy season begins, you only see the regulars. There's also a road alternative for much of the Island. It's flatter and, I think, prettier, but longer. |
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In the picture to the left, you can see what it looks like from the top of the Mercer Island Lid. The Lid covers the I-90 Freeway with a public park. This park has the only public restroom on the trail. Thus, you can justifiably inform your riding companion, "Let's stop, I need to go pee on the Lid" |
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Now it's down, down, down off of the Lid and to the Floating Bridge. |
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