Thorp Mountain–Historic Lookout on Kachess Ridge

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…

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…

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…

Margaret’s Way to Debbie’s View

December 2, 2021 |

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…

Cranberry Lake Trail—A sweet little hike on Camano Island

November 25, 2021 |

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.…

Osprey Trails — Saunter through wildlife habitat along the Sultan River

November 18, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Sultan, Snohomish County Land Agency: City of Sultan Roundtrip: 2.0 miles Elevation Gain: level Access: From Everett, follow US 2 east to Sultan. Turn left onto 3rd Street and drive 0.6 mile north. Then turn left onto High Street and continue 0.1 mile to Osprey Park. Contact: City of Sultan Notes: Dogs permitted on leash Good to…

Third Beach– First Rate and second to none!

November 11, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Olympic Coast near Forks Land Agency: National Park Service Roundtrip: 2.6 miles Elevation gain: 300 feet Contact: Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center Green Trails Map: Olympic Beaches 99s Notes: Dogs Prohibited Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula 2nd edition (Mountaineers Books) Good to Know: kid-friendly, snow free winter hike; beach walking;…

Upper Dungeness River─Take shelter from the rain under a magnificent old-growth canopy

November 4, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Buckhorn Wilderness, Olympic National Forest Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 7.0 miles Elevation Gain: 600 feet Green Trails Map: Olympic Mountains East 168SX Note: NW Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required Access: From US 101 turn south onto Louella Road (directly across from Sequim Bay State Park entrance). In one mile…

Heather Lake─A Mountain Loop Favorite perfect for families and newbies

October 28, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Granite Falls Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 5.0 miles Elevation Gain: 1,050 feet Notes: NW Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required. ‘Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest; www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs More information: Day Hiking North Cascades 2nd edition…