The Queen Anne Quest

Howdy Y’all,

This past Saturday folks got together for the Queen Anne Quest, a 12 mile urban walking adventure going along the Ship Canal, by Fisherman terminal, up to and through Magnolia, along the Elliott Bay Trail, up to Kerry Park, and then walked through Queen Anne to get to Old Stove Ship Canal in North Queen Anne. It was a beautiful day and we had a great turnout with around 150 folks of new and familiar faces (plenty of dogs too). Plenty of hills to climb on the day, but people did great getting up them.

I thought I would share a couple of highlights/thoughts from the day:

-We live in such a scenic city and the viewpoints from Queen Anne and Magnolia made enjoying all the beauty a true treat
-Speaking of viewpoints, I feel like Kerry Park and and Magnolia Blvd get all the love but Magnolia Manor Park and Betty Bowen Viewpoint by Parsons Garden in Queen Anne are both so underrated
-There is an intersection in Magnolia (31st NW and W Armour st.) that just has arrows and the word “look” painted in all 4 directions with painted tally marks, implying how many people have been hit there. Like WTF just install some stop signs SDOT
-Really looking forward to the city finishing the Elliott Bay trail, they are almost done but it would have been nice if it was open on Saturday. Looks great though!
-And speaking of the Elliott Bay Trail, what is the deal with the shipwrecked boat by the 3rd ave pedestrian bridge?
-Getting compared to High Fiving White Guys from Almost Live made my day

Saturday was incredible and just positive energy all around. Bummed that you missed the Queen Anne Quest on Saturday? Would you like to join a future free walking adventure intended to appreciate our city and build community? Looking to join 700+ people who are interested in walking the length of Seattle?

If so, on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, the Second Annual Seattle Super Saunter will take place. The concept is simple: walk from the northernmost point of Seattle to the southernmost point. The starting point being the South Shoreline/148th light rail station and the southern point being the unassuming Garden of Gethsemane church. This is not a race, there is no set path and there is no requirement to walk the whole way. The Seattle Super Saunter is an excuse to have an adventure in the city we call home. Run, walk, Lime, pogo stick, see the city how you wish to see it.

For those interested in a group adventure, there will be an option to follow a group over the course of 24 miles beginning around 8am(ish). This suggested route will feature some of Seattle’s most notable sights and perhaps some lesser-known as well. The route will also run close to the light rail line and will allow folks to join during the middle of the adventure
The goal of the Seattle Super Saunter is to encourage folks to walk, appreciate the city we call home, and build community. This totally free event is open to all, and we encourage folks to join for as little or as much of the adventure as they would like.

If you are interested in learning more, check out the website seattlesupersaunter.com, and if you are interested in joining and keeping up to date, then you can sign up here. Feel free to check out our Instagram as well. Happy to answer any questions in the comments as well.

Thank you to everyone who made the Queen Anne Quest on Saturday special and hope to see y’all May 16th!