it might add a mile or two extra, but what's that added to a ~50 mile loop anyway?

to get to 5th, take 11th up to 75th, take a left there (instead of going straight onto Lake City Way) and then a right on 5th.

then after you get up into shoreline, take a right on 185th and you're more or less home free. here's the route for the details: http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=23499

there are (many) other ways to avoid the BG trail, this is just one. like i said early, luckily nobody is forcing anyone to ride on the trail, so avoiding it is your best bet.

plus, the extra hills will make you stronger! besides the BG trail being crowded, i hate how flat (read: boring) it is.