Guides
Snohomish County Park, Granite Falls, Washington
Start out at Lime Kiln Trail head, south east of Granite Falls, Washington. Trail goes briefly through the forest to a mostly level road, before gently declining through the forest to follow the South Fork of the Stillaguamish river. At one point you pass by Hubbard Lake and cross a bridge over Hubbard Creek. Continue on the trail with peek-a boo...
One of Seattle’s most beloved parks. This hike loops around Green Lake.
Geologists say the Vashon Glacial Ice Sheet, which also formed Puget Sound and other area lakes, formed Green Lake 50,000 years ago. Dredgings of Green Lake have produced volcanic ash from an eruption of Glacier Peak that occurred about 6,700 years ago. The lake was included in the Olmsted Brothers’ comprehensive parks plan, and was given to the...
Trips
Spring hike to Lake 22
Trail created to commemorate Port of South Whidbey commissioner Dorothy Cleveland. Starts at sea level and ascends to over 400 feet, a "lolly-pop" route. Passes through many ecosystems: from the water estuary at the beach, through native grass, dense sword ferns, swampy horse tails, giant maples, cedar grove, encroaching nettles, brilliant green of alders, to sparse undergrowth Douglas Fir forest. Trail has features of bridges, stairs, and benches. Glimpses of the Mukilteo-Clinton...
This is an easy short hike past the container ship load/unload facility on the Everett waterfront. It ends at the south end of the port at a small beach with a couple of picnic tables. There is a porta-potty along the way. No water.
This is by far one of my favorite Mt. Loop Highway hikes. It's a 2-4 hour trek, depending on how fast you hike. This popular trail is well-maintained and offers beautiful forest views on the switchbacks on the way up and a perfect payoff with the walk around a picturesque lake. The lake offers many lunching opportunities and also hosts 5-6 back-country camp sites. On a hot day, go swimming if...
Lorey, Roscoe, and I head out to the historic Lime Kiln Trail in western Washington state. "The Lime Kiln Trail is a lovely winter hike at low elevation, with lots
of moss, fungus and railroad artifacts. The trail is carved out of the
Everett & Monte Cristo railroad grade and features gurgling creeks,
an historic lime kiln, twisted iron railroad railings, and a walk down
to the banks of the thunderous Stillaguamish."http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes-of-the-week/lime-kiln-trail
Japanese Gulch East Side Loop
Everett, Washington, United States
Hiking | 3.0 miles (4.7 miles away)
Hiking | 3.0 miles (4.7 miles away)
A short 3 1/2 mile loop on the East/Everett/Boeing side of Japanese Gulch.Download my GPS track at http://goo.gl/4LbHM
Japanese Gulch East Side to West Side Loop
Mukilteo, Washington, USA
Hiking | 3.8 miles (4.7 miles away)
Hiking | 3.8 miles (4.7 miles away)
Hiked up the east Side of Japanese Gulch and returned on the west side.GPX file can be downloaded from http://goo.gl/4LbHM
Japanese Gulch West Side Loop
Mukilteo, Washington, United States
Hiking | 4.5 miles (4.7 miles away)
Hiking | 4.5 miles (4.7 miles away)
A nice hike on the Mukilteo (west) side of Japanese Gulch. 4.6 milesYou may download my GPS track from http://goo.gl/4LbHM
Another anual trip up to Mt.Pichuck with the girls. We put a twist into this year and decided to see the sunrise. Started out at the trail head at 3:30 am and make it to the lookout in a little under 2hr. The sunrise was something to behold! What a beautiful site. The colors and shadows that is cast on to the surounding landscape is amazing. Watching the Cascade Mountain range lit up with the early morning...
Easy walk right from the library parking lot. We'll have to try the other direction on another day.
1.6 miles round trip from 92nd Street Park to Mukilteo library. The trail is extremely muddy in parts. The tracks shown on the map were collected over several days so there is not a lot of continuity.Download all my GPS tracks at http://goo.gl/4LbHM
This trail was a low incline, easy hike. Along the way are old railway artifacts and an abandoned lime kiln at the trails end the trail loops around a nob hill and there is a small extension to where the old bridge used to be. The cement stanchions are still there.
Lunds Gulch - Meadowdale Co. Park
Meadowdale, Washington, United States
Hiking | 2.5 miles (9.9 miles away)
Hiking | 2.5 miles (9.9 miles away)
This hike is a relatively short, easy hike in a beautiful park west of Lynnwood. The trail is wide and readily accessible, but parts are steep and stair-stepped, and not recommended for strollers. Once on the beach, there is a wonderful view of the south end of Whidbey Island to the north. The day was overcast, with light showers at times, but still a wonderful "walk in the park!"
Instead of a buggy high-mountain strenuous climb this weekend we opted for a cool, foggy morning easy hike down the Meadowdale ravine to the beach park. The GPS tracking didn't start on the way out until half-way back up the trail (I started it, honest!) so I trimmed the track points to one-way only. Enjoy the photo's. Elevation points might be slightly inaccurate due to steep ravine both sides and GPS error....
Meadowdale County Park (Lunds Gulch)
Edmonds, Washington, United States
Hiking | 1.2 miles (9.9 miles away)
Hiking | 1.2 miles (9.9 miles away)
This is 2-1/2 miles round trip with 500 ft. of elevation gain. The trail is in good shape. Check out all the "unofficial" trails I have explored in the gulch. GPS tracks are available at http://goo.gl/4LbHM
We were supposed to do our first hike of the season but we were short on time so we went to Meadowdale Beach Park. It did involve taking off our socks and shoes to wade through the tunnel.
