Cougar Mountain Wilderness Peak Loop

Theler Wetlands─Enjoy the sounds and smells of spring at Hood Canal

March 24, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Kitsap Peninsula Land Agency: City of Belfair, Washington Distance: 3.0 miles of trails Elevation Gain: 40 feet Recommended Resource: Urban Trails Kitsap Notes: Trail open dawn to dusk. Dogs are prohibited. Access: From Bremerton head west on SR 3 to Belfair. Proceed one mile beyond the junction with SR 300 to the…

Oyster Dome─The Pearl of the Chuckanut Mountains

February 17, 2022 |

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…

Jacobs Point Park

February 10, 2022 |

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…

Little Si─You won’t sigh over the views from this open summit

January 27, 2022 |

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…

Skagit Wildlife Area—Headquarters Unit

January 20, 2022 |

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…

Hole in the Wall–walk a wilderness beach to a big natural arch

January 6, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Olympic Peninsula Coast Land Agency: Olympic National Park Roundtrip: 4.0 miles Green Trails Map: Olympic Beaches 99S Elevation Gain: None Contact: Olympic National Park Access: From Forks, drive west on SR 110 to Quillayute Prairie. Here SR 110 splits. Bear right (Mora Road), and drive 5.0 miles to the trailhead at road’s end.…

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…

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…

Hamilton Mountain — Breathtaking views from above Beacon Rock

April 29, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Beacon Rock State Park, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 7.5 miles Elevation gain: 2,100 feet Contact: Beacon Rock State Park Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs permitted on leash. Green Trails Map: Columbia River Gorge West No. 428S Recommended Guidebooks: Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge, 100…