Helen Street to Mercer Comb in Madison Valley
An easy urban trek with over 1,250 feet of elevation gain in 4 miles. The route ascends and descends each of the 6 streets to form a "comb" and contains 5 blocks with >21% slope grade.
This paved route provides a sampling of Seattle's hilly terrain as a result of glacial carving and early urban development. It contains 5 blocks of paved streets with >21% slope grade:
- E Mercer St between 24th Ave E and 25th Ave E (22.4%)
- E Roy St between 25th Ave E and 26th Ave E (26%)
- E Ward St between 25th Ave E and 26th Ave E (21.5%)
- Helen St between 24th Ave E and 25th Ave E (22%)
- Helen St between 25th Ave E and 26th Ave E (21.7%)
Getting there: The starting point of this route is at the southwest corner of E Mercer St and 28th Ave E. It can be accessed by the major streets of E Madison St or 23rd Ave E. Parking is available on the street at no cost.
- Suitable Activities: Climbing
- Climbing Category: Conditioning
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Easy, Easy
- Length: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,250 ft
- Land Manager: City of Seattle
- Parking Permit Required: None
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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