Tolmie State Park

February 20, 2021 |

Explore a small trail network on the Nisqually Reach Quick Facts: Location: Lacey Land Agency: Washington State Parks Distance: 3.0 miles of trails Elevation Gain: up to 225 feet Contact: Tolmie State Park Notes: Discover Pass required; dogs permitted on leash: Hours:  April 20-September 20: 8 a.m to dusk September 21-April 19, Wed—Sunday 9 a.m.-dusk…

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Dash Point State Park

February 13, 2021 |

Make a dash for more than 10 miles of trails! Quick Facts: Location: Federal Way Land Agency: Washington State Parks Distance: more than 10 miles of trails Elevation Gain: up to 475 feet Contact: Dash Point State Park Notes: Discover Pass required; dogs permitted on leash, Recommended Guidebook: Urban Trails Tacoma (Mountaineers Book) Access: From…

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Fort Ward Park

January 15, 2021 |

Enjoy rich views across Rich Passage Quick Facts:Location: Bainbridge IslandLand Agency: Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation DistrictRound Trip: 2.0 milesElevation Gain: 140 feetContact: Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation DistrictRecommended Guidebook: Urban Trails Kitsap (Mountaineers Book) Access: From Bainbridge Island Ferry follow SR 305 north for one mile turning left onto High School Road.…

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Big Gulch─ Explore Mukilteo’s deep ravines

December 31, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Mukilteo Land Agency: Mukilteo Parks and Recreation Contact: Mukilteo Recreation Department Roundtrip: 4.0 miles Elevation Gain: 350 feet Access: From Everett follow SR 526 to SR 525. Turn left (south) on SR 525 and drive .5 mile to 92nd Street. Turn right and then immediately turn left into the 92nd Street Park parking area.…

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Riverview Wildlife Refuge –Quiet bird sanctuary on the Snohomish River

December 26, 2020 |

Quick Facts Location: City of Snohomish Land Agency: Snohomish Department of Parks and Volunteer Programs Roundtrip: 2.2 miles Elevation gain: minimal Difficulty: Easy Contact: City of Snohomish and Pilchuck Audubon Society Notes: Dogs must be on a leash. Access:  From Everett head east on US 2 to SR 9. Then follow SR 9 south exiting…

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North Creek Park─Enjoy being “bogged” down for the holidays

December 18, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Mill Creek Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 2.0 miles Elevation Gain: 30 feet Access: From I-5 Exit 183 follow 164th Street SE east to SR 527. Turn south and follow SR 527 to 183rd Street SE. Turn right (west) and proceed for a 0.5 mile to park entrance on right. Alternatively take…

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Cloverdale Farm -Explore this future park on the Stilly

May 14, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: North Fork Stillaguamish River Valley near Arlington Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 4.5 miles Elevation gain: 50 feet Difficulty: easy Contact: Snohomish County Parks Notes: Dogs permitted on leash. All farm buildings are closed to public. Access: From Exit 208 on I-5 head east on SR 530 for 4.0 miles to Arlington. Continue east on SR 530 for…

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Beaver Lake Loop–wetland wonderland on Lord Hill

April 30, 2020 |

Location: Lord Hill Park near Snohomish Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 2.2 miles High Point: 650 feet Elevation gain: 200 feet Difficulty: easy Contact: Snohomish County Parks Notes: Dogs must be on leash; Map available online Access:  From Everett, head east on US 2 for 8.0 miles and take 88th Street SE Exit. Turn right…

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