Why this route?
Avoids Yesler Way
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Yesler Way
Busier roads or shared pathsAvoids dangerous junction Broadway onto East Pine Street
ELEVATION
7 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 0 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- BroadwayBike path · Broadway Bike Path0.9 mi
- CyclewayQuiet streets1434 ft
- 6th Avenue SouthSome traffic301 ft
- South Washington StreetQuiet streets1167 ft
- 2nd Avenue CycletrackBike path · 2nd Avenue Cycletrack390 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Capitol Hill to Pioneer Square?
About 10 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 1.6 mi. The most direct route is 1.5 mi and takes about 9 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Capitol Hill to Pioneer Square?
SuperSafe™ goes via Broadway, cycleway and South Washington Street, using Broadway Bike Path and 2nd Avenue Cycletrack. 89% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Capitol Hill to Pioneer Square hilly?
Not really. It climbs 7 ft in total, with no steep stretches.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?
Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Capitol Hill.
Is the Cyclemate app free?
Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Seattle map are included.
Why does the route change?
It is planned live on Cyclemate's Seattle map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.