Skagit Wildlife Area—Headquarters Unit

Theler Wetlands─Enjoy the sounds and smells of spring at Hood Canal

March 24, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Kitsap Peninsula Land Agency: City of Belfair, Washington Distance: 3.0 miles of trails Elevation Gain: 40 feet Recommended Resource: Urban Trails Kitsap Notes: Trail open dawn to dusk. Dogs are prohibited. Access: From Bremerton head west on SR 3 to Belfair. Proceed one mile beyond the junction with SR 300 to the…

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:…

Whipple Creek Regional Park

March 11, 2022 |

Quiet forest wandering in bustling Clark County Quick Facts: Location: Clark County Land Agency: Clark County Parks Round Trip: more than 6.0 miles of trails Elevation Gain: up to 250 feet Contact: Clark County Public Works Parks and Lands Division Detailed Information: Urban Trails Vancouver WA (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs permitted on leash; some trails…

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…

Whispering Firs Trail– While away a winter day on this Paradise Valley trail

February 24, 2022 |

Location: Maltby Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 0.6 mile Elevation gain: minimal Contact: Snohomish County Parks; map available on line Notes: Dogs must be on a leash Access: From SR 522 in Maltby (5.0 miles east of Woodinville; 8.0 miles west of Monroe) head east on Paradise Lake Road for 1.7 miles to trailhead.…

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…

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…

Scriber Lake–Wetland Wonder in the heart of Lynnwood

February 3, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Lynnwood Land Agency: City of Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Roundtrip: 1.2 miles Elevation gain: none Difficulty: Easy Contact: Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Department; (425-771-4030) Notes: Dogs must be leashed Access: From Seattle take I-5 to exit 181. Turn left onto 44th Ave NW. At third light turn left onto SR 524 (196th…

Little Si─You won’t sigh over the views from this open summit

January 27, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Snoqualmie Valley Land Agency: Washington DNR Roundtrip: 4.6 miles Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet Green Trails Map: Green Trails, Mount Si NRCA No. 206S Notes: Discover Pass Required; dogs must be leashed Contact: WA Department of Natural Resources, South Puget Sound Region (360) 825-1631; www.dnr.wa.gov Access: Take I-90 to exit 32 in North Bend…