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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Excellent views on the quiet Issaquah Alp Quick Facts: Location: Squak Mountain, Issaquah Alps Land Agency: King County Parks, Washington State Parks Distance: 7.0 miles Elevation Gain: 1600 feet Contact: Squak Mountain State Park and King County Parks Green Trails Map: Green Trails Cougar Mtn/ Squak Mtn No. 203S Notes: dogs permitted on leash Recommended…
Quick Facts: Location: Camano Island Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 2.2 miles Elevation Gain: 125 feet Contact: Cama Beach State Park Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs must be leashed Recommended Guidebook: Urban Trails Everett (Mountaineers Books) Access: From Exit 212 on I-5, travel west on SR 532 to Camano Island to a junction at 10.0 miles.…