Puget Sound – Islands & Lowlands
South Indian Island — Enjoy peaceful shoreline strolling along a line of defense
Quick Facts: Location: Indian Island near Port Hadlock Land Agency: Jefferson County Parks Roundtrip: 4.0 miles Elevation Gain: 70 feet Notes: Detailed information can be found in Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula (Mountaineers Books) Contact: Jefferson County Parks Access: From Kingston, drive State Route 104 turning right onto SR 19. Then continue north for 9 miles turning right onto…
Read MorePilchuck Tree Farm─Quiet wood roads from Meadows to Ridge
Quick Facts: Location: Northern Snohomish County, near Stanwood Land Agency: Pacific Denkmann Company Pilchuck Tree Farm Roundtrip: 3.2 miles Elevation Gain: 400 feet Contact: Pilchuck Recreation Association: www.pilchuckra.org Notes: All trail users MUST sign a liability release and have it on file to use these trails. Download here and mail (with $2 donation) to Pilchuck Recreation Association. Dogs…
Read MoreBig Ditch─Dig in for some excellent swan and snow geese viewing
Quick Facts Location: Skagit Bay, Stanwood Land Agency: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Roundtrip: 3.6 miles Elevation Gain: None Access: From Exit 212 on I-5 head west on SR 532 for five miles to the town of Stanwood. Turn right onto the Pioneer Highway and proceed for 2.6 miles to the junction with the Old…
Read MoreAl Borlin Park – Serene scenery along the Skykomish River
Quick Facts: Location: City of Monroe Land Agency: Monroe Parks and Recreation Department Roundtrip: 1.5 miles Elevation Gain: Minimal Notes: Dogs must be on leash; Trail is prone to flooding during periods of heavy rain. Access: From Everett follow US 2 east to Monroe. Turn right onto SR 203 (Lewis Street). Proceed past Main Street traffic lights and within a short…
Read MoreExplorer Falls–It's an easy search to find these falls
Quick Facts: Location: Near Lake Roesiger between Monroe and Granite Falls Land Agency: Washington DNR Roundtrip: 2.0 miles Elevation gain: 200 feet Contact: Washington DNR Notes: Do not block gate, nor drive past it if open. Active logging area, be alert to trucks on roadway and yield right-of-way. Access: From Monroe, follow Woods Road north…
Read MoreJennings Park─History, nature, gardens and more
Quick Facts: Location: Marysville Land Agency: Marysville Parks and Recreation Roundtrip: 1.5 miles Elevation Gain: 50 feet Contact: Marysville Parks Notes: Dogs must be leashed. Access: From Exit 199 on I-5, head east on SR 528 (4th Street) about 1.5 miles to parking and trailhead on left. Good to know: dog-friendly, kid-friendly, historic Jennings Park…
Read MoreLeque Island–Where it snows geese in the winter!
Location: Stanwood Land Agency: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Roundtrip: 1.0 mile Elevation gain: None Difficulty: Easy Contact: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Notes: Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Use Permit required; Active hunting area from October to late January Access: From Exit 212 on I-5, travel west 5.0 miles to Stanwood.…
Read MoreTwin Rivers Park─A nice place to go with the flow
Quick Facts Location: Stillaguamish River Valley, Arlington Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 1.0 miles Elevation Gain: none Contact: Snohomish County Parks; www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Parks/ Notes: Dogs must be on leash. Access: From Exit 208 on I-5, head east on SR 530 for 4.0 miles to Arlington. Continue east on SR 530 for another .5 mile turning…
Read MoreMcCollum Pioneer Park─A pocket of nature in south Everett
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; (425) 388-6600; www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Parks Okay, this…
Read MoreCentennial Trail─All aboard this great rail trail for a Snohomish countryside hike
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 St NE. Access the southern…
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