3/28, Saturday. Overcast, sprinkle at times. Heard about Howe Street Stairs from my climbing companion of last weekend. Decided to check it out. It's 2 mile walk there, partly along Lake Union. 
Spring is really here, flowers are everywhere. South Lake Union park is quite nice. Quite a few walker/joggers outside. On the way back, the fire at a lower Queen Anne building was bellowing smoke badly.
The stairs start from Franklin Ave. The lower section, 116 stairs, under I-5, is more gentle. Small sections of stairs separated by flat transition for rest, or side track. 
Multiple paths on the sides, which I walked down. Maybe these are meant for dirt bikes or skateboard. Some benches, and picnic tables. Not many people here. One lady doing rounds, wearing long thermal and down vest. I was down to T-shirt after just one round.
Cross Lakeview Blvd, the upper part is a long stretch of 274 stairs, to 10th ave, separated by Broadway. Side trails to homes on both sides, but no other path to go down. Too many people here, both directions. One guy had a baby on his back (his pregnant wife was also walking up/down the stairs), one walking backwards, two jumping 2-3 steps at a time. Some are totally inconsiderate, in this socially-distant era, walking with their partner side by side, crowding the already congested stairs, which are not even 6' wide, let alone people on both directions.Overall a good workout, with fresh air. I should have brought more weight, and had more battery. Not sure if I will come back here during the COVID-19 spread. Need to look for other slope with less people. Otherwise, the 112 steps in my building provides some exercise, but not good air.
