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Genesee Park Stair Walk This 4.4 mile loop goes up 391 steps and down 539 steps. The walk looks over Lake Washington and goes along nice residential areas with a flat stretch through the Genesee Meadow. Coffee at Cafe Vita. There are lots of ups and downs, but the walk can be shortened by skipping any of the loops (of course, then you’ll miss some of the stairs, but you can catch them the next time). Begin at the Sayres Memorial Park on Lake Washington Blvd. This used to be the pit stop for Slo-Mo-Shun, Seattle's hydroplane boat that won 5 Gold Cup races. If you want the easy part at the end, or if it is a bicycle Sunday, start instead at the Genesee playfield. Wander through Genesee Meadow to Genesee Street. Cross at the crosswalk and walk to the right, up the path between the playing fields and the restroom. At 42nd Ave S climb the hill, then turn right onto S Americus Street. The first stair is at the end of the block. Up 23 steps Turn left and take the high road back to 42nd There are some surprizing views from this sidewalk. At the end turn right. In one block turn left onto S Angeline Street. At the end of the block turn right on 43rd. Then turn left on S Ferdinand and walk 3 blocks to 46th. Turn left. Down 80 steps Now turn right and follow Angeline. You will go up and down almost to the lake, via 4 stairways.

Down 24 steps After one block you will be at the corner of Lakewood Park. Take the little stair into the park and wander through, returning to Angeline Up 7 steps

The next stair has a a hidden entrance between some hedges.

Down 38 steps The next stair is right across the street. Down 25 steps After one more block, turn right onto 55th Ave S. Go one block to S. Ferdinant Street and turn right onto the long stair that goes up and up. Up 90 steps Cross the street. Up 43 steps You will reach a block-long path; in the middle are 2

stairs that intersect the path. If you are feeling

energetic, climb

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up and down each one.

Down and up 24 steps

Up and down 46 steps Cross the street at the top and then go down the stairs to the other corner of Lakewood Park. Down 68 steps Walk along the park and cross 50th Ave, then go up the hill one block. Turn left onto 49th Ave and climb one block to Hudson St. Turn left. Down 70 steps Re-cross 50th Ave. One block south of here is Cafe Vita, a great coffee shop. Return to Hudson St going up the hill. Turn right on 52nd Ave S. Down 36 steps Turn left. Go one block to Pearl Street. Down 40 steps.

Turn left and follow the

road 3 blocks to Alaska Street, passing stairs

you have already climbed. Turn left and climb 3 blocks, past a unique wall, then turn right on 51st Ave for a block and left onto S Snoqualmie St. Follow this to the end, where the road seems to split. Stay to the left of the sign that says “private driveway” and go straight down the hill in the street right-of-way. It looks like an alley and curves around some buildings to the hidden public stair. Down 28 steps At the bottom is the intersection of 2 stairs. Up 50 steps then follow the path. At the next corner turn right on Oregon.

Go one block and turn left. Down 60 steps to Genesee St. Carefully cross the street. Up 50 steps You’ll be on 48th Ave. Go 3 blocks to Andover Street. Turn left. Up 58 steps Turn right at the corner. Follow the street as it curves - past a gorgeous view! Go down the ramp to return.