Duckabush River — Every day is Hump Day on this wilderness trail!

March 17, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: The Brothers Wilderness, east Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: Olympic National Forest Roundtrip: 10.6 miles Elevation gain: 2,300 feet Contact: Hood Canal Ranger District, Quilcene ; Olympic National Forest Green Trails Map: Olympics East no. 168SX Notes: Trail crosses a recent burn area, beware of falling snags especially during windy days Good to Know:…

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North Head Lighthouse–Hike to a headland at the mouth of the Columbia River

March 3, 2022 |

 Location: Cape Disappointment State Park, Long Beach Peninsula Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 4.2 miles Elevation gain: 300 feet Contact: Cape Disappointment State Park Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs must be leashed Good to Know: kid-friendly, snow free winter hike, historic Access: From Kelso follow SR 4 west to Naselle. Turn left onto SR…

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Oyster Dome─The Pearl of the Chuckanut Mountains

February 17, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Chuckanut Mountains Land Agency: Washington Department of Natural Resources Roundtrip: 6.5 miles Elevation Gain: 1,900 feet Special Note: Oyster Dome can be hazardous in icy and wet conditions. Trail can be extremely popular, opt for a weekday visit. Contact: Washington DNR, Northwest Region; www.dnr.wa.gov Access: Trailhead is located just past milepost 10…

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Jacobs Point Park

February 10, 2022 |

Park rich with views, history, and wildlife on Oro Bay Quick Facts: Location: Anderson Island Land Agency: Anderson Island Park and Recreation Department Round Trip: 2.5 mile loop Elevation Gain: minimal Contact: Anderson Island Park and Recreation Department Detailed Information: Urban Trails Tacoma (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs prohibited Access: From Steilacoom–Anderson Island Ferry terminal take…

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Skagit Wildlife Area—Headquarters Unit

January 20, 2022 |

Supreme birdwatching on the Skagit River Delta Quick Facts: Location: Fir Island, Skagit County Land Agency: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Round Trip: 1.9 miles of trails Elevation Gain: minimal Contact: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Detailed Information: Urban Trails Bellingham (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass…

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 Iceberg Point — Maritime scenery will leave you frozen in astonishment

January 13, 2022 |

Quick Facts:  Location: San Juan Islands National Monument Land Agency: Bureau of Land Managment Roundtrip: 3.8 miles Elevation gain: 380 feet Contact: San Juan Islands National Monument, Spokane District Office BLM Notes: Dogs permitted on leash; do not park beyond Agate Beach Park; access is via private property which owners have generously granted permission—stay on…

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Soaring Eagle Regional Park- take a sleigh ride!

December 23, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Sammamish Plateau Land Agency: King County Parks Distance: more than 12.0 miles of trails Elevation Gain: up to 325 feet Contact:  King County Parks Notes: dogs permitted on leash; trails also open to horses and mountain bikes Map: Click Here Recommended Guidebook: Urban Trails Eastside (Mountaineers Books) Access: From Bellevue follow SR…

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Devil’s Butte–A Frightful name but delightful hike in Lord Hill Park

December 16, 2021 |

Quick Facts Location: Lord Hill Park near Snohomish Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 3.5 miles High Point:  650 feet Elevation gain: 400 feet Difficulty: moderate Contact: Snohomish County Parks Notes: Dogs must be on leash; trails open to bikes and horses Access: From the city of Snohomish, exit SR 9 onto 2nd Street. Proceed…

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Moulton Falls

December 9, 2021 |

Walk along a wild river to an impressive set of rapids Quick Facts: Location: Clark County, WA Land Agency: Clark County Parks Roundtrip: 5.4 miles Elevation Gain: 200 feet Access: From Vancouver head north on I-5 to Exit 11 following SR 502 east for 6.0 miles to Battle Ground. Turn left onto SR 503 and…

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