Near Chief Sealth Trail
Looking south along the trail.
Near Chief Sealth Trail
Rainier Beach wayfinding signs
Near Chief Sealth Trail
Chief Sealth - Photo provided by Seattle Dept. of Transportation.

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
View in 3D Create Route Download & Navigate
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Chief Sealth Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A 9-mile out-and-back that is a very up and down paved path. A nice oasis of green in a city.
4.4
mi
Distance
394
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleBirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Map

View in 3D Create Route Download & Navigate
Share Route Driving Directions

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.37mi
Distance
394ft
Elevation Gain
457ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
334ft
High Point
52ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Path starts up hill and follows high voltage lines up and down for about 4 and a half miles. Maintained well and has a mix of wildflowers, grasses and community gardens. A nice green space to use surrounded by the southern part of the city of Seattle.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

Find more hikes near: White Center, Washington•Mercer Island, Washington•Seattle, Washington
Pioneer Park

Hike Route

Pioneer Park

Birding
moderate
2.34 mi
+157 ft
Alki Trail

Hike Route

Alki Trail

Birding
easy
3.6 mi
+0 ft
Arboretum Waterfront Trail

Hike Route

Arboretum Waterfront Trail

easy
1.81 mi
+65 ft
Bellefields Loop

Classic Hike Route

Bellefields Loop

Birding
easy
0.75 mi
+13 ft
Union Bay Loop

Hike Route

Union Bay Loop

Birding
moderate
0.97 mi
+13 ft
Yesler Swamp Trail

Hike Route

Yesler Swamp Trail

Lake
easy
0.35 mi
+15 ft
Contributors
Michael Young