Yale SOM Seattle Summer Social

Join fellow Yale SOM alumni for a scenic hike in St. Edwards State Park Reservation and then meet up for lunch in Nuns Garden!

Lace up your hiking shoes! Yale SOM alumni in Seattle are invited to enjoy a scenic 1.8 mile hike along the Lake Washington North, Beach and Seminary Trail Loop, followed by a casual catered boxed lunch in Nuns Garden on the park grounds. It’s the perfect opportunity to refuel, relax, and reconnect with fellow alumni in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Whether you join us for the hike, the lunch, or both — Summer Socials are a cherished tradition for the Yale SOM alumni community. Each summer, these events bring together hundreds of SOM’ers and are the perfect opportunity for Yale SOM Alumni, current students in the area for internships, and recent grads from the Class of 2025 to connect with one another.  Guests are invited to join.  Registration is required. Registration includes boxed lunch.

Hike:
📍 Location: St. Edwards State Park | Meet at the Nuns Garden for both the hike and the picnic (Note: Please navigate to the GMaps link directly, not the main St. Edward State Park Lodge address.)
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (10:30AM for the hike, 12:30PM for the picnic)

• Trail - Lake Washington North, Beach and Seminary Trail Loop, Washington
• Length of hike - 1 hour
• Level of Difficulty - Easy/Moderate
• Elevation Gain - 347 ft
• Highlights - The trail features lovely forest views, large evergreen trees, and leads down to the Lake Washington shoreline. 
  
  
• Parking:
  A Discover Pass ($11.50/day) is required for vehicle parking.
  
  To help facilitate carpooling, we've created a simple carpool app:
  https://yale-som-seattle-summer-social-carpool.lovable.app/ 
  
  
• Lunch will be served immediately following the hike in Nuns Garden at 12:30 PM