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Jumpoff Ridge—Follow an old logging road-turned-trail into the new Wild Sky Wilderness.

May 28, 2010 |

Quick Facts Location: North Fork of the Skykomish River near Index Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 8.2 miles Elevation Gain: 2,100 feet Access: From Everett follow US 2 east for 35 miles turning left onto the Index-Galena Road (FR 63). Turn off is just after the bridge crossing of…

McCollum Pioneer Park─A pocket of nature in south Everett

April 16, 2010 |

Quick Facts Location: South Everett – Mill Creek Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 1.5 miles Elevation Gain: none Access: From Exit 186 on I-5 head east on SR 96 (128th Street). Park entrance is on right. Trail begins by pool. Notes: Dogs permitted on leash. Contact: Snohomish County Parks;…

Centennial Trail─All aboard this great rail trail for a Snohomish countryside hike

March 5, 2010 |

Quick Facts Location: southern trailhead near city of Snohomish Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 17.5 miles Elevation Gain: 200 feet Contact: Snohomish County Parks Notes: Dogs must be leashed Access: There are seven major trailheads. Access the northern terminus in Arlington on Armar Road near the junction with 152nd…

Twin Barns Loop─Explore the last undeveloped major river delta in south Puget Sound

January 29, 2010 |

Quick Facts Location: South Puget Sound Land Agency: National Fish and Wildlife Roundtrip: 1.0 mile Elevation Gain: level Contact: Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (360) 753-9467; www.fws.gov/Nisqually Access: From Olympia or Tacoma follow I-5 to Exit 114. Follow signs for wildlife refuge and proceed to trailhead parking at Environmental Education Center.…

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