Chief Sealth Trail, Recreational trail in Rainier Valley, Seattle, United States

The Chief Sealth Trail is a paved path in southeast Seattle that connects Jefferson Park with Kubota Gardens while running beneath power transmission lines. The route passes through mixed terrain with green spaces, gardens, and open areas that shape the local landscape.

The path came into being in 2007 as part of local infrastructure development in southeast Seattle. Recycled materials from the Link light rail construction along Martin Luther King Jr. Way were incorporated into its creation.

The trail takes its name from Chief Sealth, the Duwamish and Suquamish leader after whom Seattle is also named. It runs along a Seattle City Light transmission corridor, so walkers pass beneath the lattice towers and power lines visible in the right-of-way. The route links the Beacon Hill area near Jefferson Park with Rainier Valley near Kubota Gardens.

The path is easily accessible and can be reached from several King County Metro transit stops. Since the route is open year-round, visitors should wear weather-appropriate clothing and be mindful of lighting during darker months.

The path offers views of the Cascade Range, Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainier, and Lake Washington despite running beneath power transmission lines. This mix of mountain views and industrial infrastructure creates an unusual backdrop for a city walk.