Why this route?
Avoids Rainier Avenue South
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Rainier Avenue South
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
226 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 180 ft on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- South Ferdinand StreetBike path · G025 · Rainier Valley Greenway300 ft
- 37th Avenue SouthQuiet streets277 ft
- South Edmunds StreetQuiet streets672 ft
- 35th Avenue SouthQuiet streets0.6 mi
- Letitia Avenue SouthQuiet streets1129 ft
- 34th Avenue SouthQuiet streets · G025 · Rainier Valley Greenway1493 ft
- 34th Avenue SouthBike path · G025 · Rainier Valley Greenway511 ft
- South Hanford StreetQuiet streets265 ft
- 33rd Avenue SouthQuiet streets95 ft
- South Hanford StreetQuiet streets823 ft
- 30th Avenue SouthQuiet streets101 ft
- South Mount Baker BoulevardSome traffic491 ft
- Rainier Avenue SouthBusy road183 ft
- Martin Luther King Junior Way SouthQuiet streets1 mi
- I 90 TrailBike path · I90 · MTS · G021 · A33 · Hiawatha Greenway0.6 mi
- CyclewayBike path · A33 · Hiawatha Greenway · MTS236 ft
- Hiawatha Place SouthBike path · A33 · Hiawatha Greenway823 ft
- Hiawatha Place SouthBike path · A33 · Hiawatha Greenway529 ft
- South Dearborn StreetBike path · A33 · Hiawatha Greenway · Dearborn PBL0.6 mi
- 7th Avenue SouthQuiet streets1207 ft
- South Jackson StreetBusy road196 ft
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Columbia City to International District?
About 30 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 4.6 mi. The most direct route is 4.4 mi and takes about 28 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Columbia City to International District?
SuperSafe™ goes via 35th Avenue South, Martin Luther King Junior Way South and South Dearborn Street, using G025, Rainier Valley Greenway, I90, MTS, G021, A33, Hiawatha Greenway and Dearborn PBL. 95% 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 Columbia City to International District hilly?
Yes. It climbs 226 ft in total and has at least one steep stretch.
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 Columbia City.
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.