Pacific Northwest - Chief Sealth Trail in Seattle

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genman
11-09-07, 11:51 PM
See this (http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/chiefsealthtrail.htm).

It was my first ride of this 3.6 mile trail.

My initial thoughts were it's really quite unlike most rails-to-trails trails in that it's quite hilly, it's also not very practical for transportation. I had my single-speed bicycle on it, and there's quite a lot of steep sections. I remember seeing a post complaining it wasn't straight, but it obviously curves to make it easier to climb. I was amused thinking about young kids trying to bicycle it. It was during the day and I didn't see see any bicyclists, just some walkers. I don't think there would be any bicycle commuters come evening.

On the plus side, there's some unobstructed views off east of Lake Washington and Mount Ranier looks lovely, but the power line towers cross the view a bit. And it is good training ride, which be excellent if the sections of trail weren't criss-crossed with roads.


vrkelley
11-10-07, 08:50 AM
Very cool. Wish the article told the Peds/Runners to wear reflective clothing. This time of the year, they're very difficult to see.

fat_bike_nut
11-10-07, 05:46 PM
Oh! That explains why it didn't show up on my bicycle map of Seattle :D

I recognize one of the pictures. That trail is close to one of my uncle's houses, and a Flexcar.


vrkelley
11-11-07, 01:25 PM
Coming from the I-90 trail, it's not clear where to pick up this trail

Bekologist
11-11-07, 08:24 PM
It's not a rail to trail, it's a powerline trail. BIG difference.


and it's NOT that practical for commuting. true. OR easy to find. It's a 'locals only' MUP for dogwalking and kid biking, IMO.