Saddle Rock—Iconic landmark of the Wenatchee Foothills

Mount Erie

January 19, 2023 |

Fidalgo Island highpoint grants sweeping views Quick Facts: Location: Fidalgo Island Land Agency: Anacortes Community Forest Lands (ACFL) Round Trip: 5.2 miles Elevation Gain: 910 feet Contact: Anacortes Parks and Recreation Detailed Information: Day Hiking San Juans and Gulf Islands (Mountaineers Books) Map: online Notes: Dogs permitted on leash. Some trails open to bicycles, horses…

Lucia Falls Regional Park

January 5, 2023 |

Small falls roar come winter Quick Facts: Location: East Fork Lewis River, Clark County WA Land Agency: Clark County Parks Round Trip: 1.0 mile Elevation Gain: 60 feet Contact: Clark County Parks Detailed Information: Urban Trails Vancouver WA (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs permitted on leash. Park is open 7 am until dusk Access: From Battle…

Penrose Point State Park

December 8, 2022 |

Madronas, big maples and sweeping views of Mount Rainier Quick Facts: Location: Key Peninsula Land Agency: Washington State Parks Round Trip: 2.5 miles of trails Elevation Gain: 200 feet Contact: Penrose Point State Park Detailed Information: Urban Trails Kitsap (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Discover Pass required, Dogs permitted on leash Access: From Purdy (just north of…

Lake Tye—Greenbelt Park preserves history and scenery

December 2, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: City of Monroe Land Agency: Monroe Parks and Recreation Department Roundtrip: 1.6 miles Elevation Gain: None Notes: Dogs must be on leash. Access: From Everett follow US 2 east towards Monroe. Turn right at first traffic light onto Fryelands Boulevard. Continue for .7 mile to junction with Wales Street. Turn right into…

Lookout Tree Trail — Snag a glimpse into the past

November 17, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 1.5 mile Elevation gain: 200 feet Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest Notes: No passes needed Access: From Darrington, follow Mountain Loop Highway for 11.3 miles to unmarked trailhead located on your…

Warrior Rock Lighthouse─A scenic and historic hike on Oregon’s largest island

October 27, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Sauvie Island (Portland, Oregon) Land Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Roundtrip: 6.5 miles Elevation Gain: 10 feet Access: From downtown Portland, follow US 30 west for just shy of 11 miles turning right onto the Sauvie Island Bridge. Follow Sauvie Island Road passing Cracker Barrel Grocery in .3 mile (where…

Evans Creek Preserve

June 2, 2022 |

A glimpse of the Eastside pre-Microsoft Quick Facts: Location: Sammamish Land Agency: Sammamish Parks and Recreation Distance: 3.5 miles of trails Elevation Gain: up to 475 feet Contact: Sammamish Parks and Recreation Detailed Information: Urban Trails Eastside (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs permitted on leash Access: From Redmond Head east on SR 202 for 4.0 miles…

Beards Hollow─Just in the Nick of Time for razor clam season

April 28, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Long Beach Peninsula, Pacific County, WA Land Agency: Washington State Parks Contact: Cape Disappointment State Park Roundtrip to Beards Hollow: 1.0 mile Elevation Gain: 50 feet Roundtrip to North Head Lighthouse: 3 miles Elevation Gain: 300 feet Access: From Ilwaco, take Loop Spur State Road 100 in either direction to Beards Hollow…

Spider Lake─Best “web site” on the Olympic Peninsula

April 21, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal District Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 2.0 miles Green Trails Map: Mount Tebo, WA No. 199 Elevation Gain: 200 feet Contact: Hood Canal District, Quilcene Good to know: Dog-friendly, Kid-friendly, snow free winter hike Access: From Shelton, head north on US 101 for 7 miles turning…