About us
Seattle Stair Walkers is a group that promotes a healthy lifestyle by exploring the nooks and crannies of Seattle. We basically follow the stair routes that were originally published by the University of Washington. There are a total of 30 routes totaling 100miles and 26,000 steps. I personally have walked all the routes and discovered amazing things in our beautiful community, little gnome villages, forest escapes within the urban atmosphere, amazing views, things you don’t notice wheeling by at the usual 40 mph. There are easy routes and some challenging ones too. Hope to see you at a Meet-Up.
ALL EVENTS ARE $10/event UNLESS YOUR A YEARLY MEMBER.
YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS ARE $120/YEAR AND INCLUDE UNLIMITED EVENTS AND INVITES TO OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS.
Addendum:
We now have a Lighthouse Series where we visit lighthouses around the Puget Sound area and hike the trails around them.
We also have a Garden Series that walks the numerous gardens around the Puget Sound area, ranging from Olympia to Everett, Bellevue to Bainbridge.
Upcoming events
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Pittsburgh - StepTrek 2026
StepTrek, 2794 Sidney, Pittsburgh, PA, USStepTrek is the annual fundraiser for the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association. Thanks for supporting our efforts to make the South Side Slopes a more livable, beautiful, and safe community. In addition to yearly parties, here are some of the projects we have worked on in the neighborhood! See our homepage for specific upcoming meeting dates.
Interested in being a sponsor for 2026? Email steptrek@southsideslopes.orgThe planning for this event is still in flux. Check back often for updates.
📆 Attendance Policy:
Plans change, but if yours do, please update your RSVP.
The Organizers take note of no-showing, habitual 'Placeholding' or frequent late cancels, which can lead to your membership in this group being revoked.
CRASHING (showing up without RSVPing - event if you see other people have canceled) is taken seriously. If you want to bring a guest, please let me know before the event.2 attendees
Rainier Beach Stair Walk
Rainier Beach Presbyterian Church, 9656 Waters Ave S, Seattle, WA, US⤵️ Route:
228 Steps Up
419 Steps Down
5 Miles
Moderate Difficulty🖊 Description:
This 5 mile walks takes you to two totally different parks, and of course includes stairs up and down the lower edge of Lake Washington. The trip can easily be shortened by eliminating the side trip to Kubota Gardens (1.5 Miles) or Lakeridge Park (1 mile) or skipping the most southern stair (1/2 mile). No coffee shops along this route, but you could have a nice picnic at the Hutchinson Playground. The route is mostly through residential areas. Rainier Ave South is an unpleasant busy street, but the stairs up from it have great views over the lake.📍Points of Interest:
Kubota Garden
Lakeridge Park💵 Fees:
$5 for non-yearly members
FREE for yearly members.📆 Attendance Policy:
Plans change, but if yours do, please update your RSVP.
The Organizers take note of no-showing, habitual 'Placeholding' or frequent late cancels, which can lead to your membership in this group being revoked.
CRASHING (showing up without RSVPing - event if you see other people have canceled) is taken seriously. If you want to bring a guest, please let me know before the event.🚗 Parking:
Street Parking🚊Transportation Options:
Rainier Beach Light Rail Station
Bus Transit Directions from Rainier Beach Station☕️ Refreshments: (for after the walk)
Red Wing Cafe
9272 57TH AVE S
SEATTLE, WA, 98118
Walking Directions to Red Wing Cafe1 attendee
Golden Gardens Stair Walk
Golden Gardens Park, 8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA, US🖊 Description:
Golden Gardens is a pretty walk. One hillside climb, but otherwise pretty easy. Long walk along the beach is relaxing after huffing it up a hill.
We may have a stop at Caffe Fiore at the top, if anyone wants a small break.
Look for Red Bronco in the parking lot.⤵️ Route:
Distance: 3.0 Miles
Stairs: 266 Steps Up / 260 Steps Down
Difficulty: Easy📍Points of Interest:
Shilshole Marina
Golden Gardens Park
Lief Erikson Statue💵 Fees:
$5 for non-yearly members
Free for yearly members.📆 Attendance Policy:
Plans change, but if yours do, please update your RSVP.
The Organizers take note of NO-SHOWS, habitual 'Placeholding' or frequent late cancels, which can lead to your membership in this group being revoked.
CRASHING (showing up without RSVPing - event if you see other people have canceled) is taken seriously. If you want to bring a guest, please let me know before the event.☕️ Refreshments: (for after the walk)
Cafe Fiore
3125 NW 85th St,
Seattle, WA 98117🚗 Parking:
parking lot
Golden Gardens Park (far north end)🚊Transportation Options:
Rte 45 - Loyal Heights Greenwood - Stop ID: 36940
Westlake to Golden Gardens1 attendee
Queen Anne Stair Walk
300 W Prospect St, Seattle, WA, USNOTE: PARKING IS CHALLENGING SO LEAVE EARLY!!!!
⤵️ Route:
Distance: 4 miles
Stairs: 830 Steps Up / 994 Steps Down
Difficulty: Hard🖊 Description:
THIS IS A MUST-NOT-MISS walk. My very favorite and a little tiny park on the walk has THE BEST VIEW OF SEATTLE (the pic above is NOT 'the' view). Gorgeous architecture and amazing view, plus lots of "secret" stairsThis 4 mile loop goes up and down the most beautiful stairs in Seattle, past lovely homes, and great views over downtown, Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier and the Olympics. Some of these stairs were built a century ago.
📍Points of Interest:
Kerry Park (Great Views)
Willcox Walls💵 Fees:
$5 for non-yearly members
Free for yearly members.☕️ Refreshments: (for after the walk)
Cafe Hagen - Queen Anne
2128 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
United States🚗 Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/muCBbDXg6eGsmTGU9🚊Transportation Options:
(nearest bus stops)
2 & 13 - Queen Anne Ave N & W Prospect St. - Stop 2670
2 & 13 - Queen Anne Ave N & Ward St - Stop 27204 attendees
Past events
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