tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57218435259530360412024-03-04T12:22:14.820-08:00A Homeschool Mom's Hiking BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-33631877678281986732014-06-27T17:03:00.000-07:002014-06-27T17:03:20.761-07:00Japanese Gulch Trail - June 26, 2014<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmN2PCemBxs9lvBssWzbMHsve21BLkhIPdp433y2mTn4qRRAgqv-zfO36iDq9V0gntCSYI_Sc9S4TAFk0uFMKjNkSOId7CGjy3Qv1245EOByJO9d5DbWOy9UHzcrxhFdqaucdLm_jdsI4e/s1600/IMG_1667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmN2PCemBxs9lvBssWzbMHsve21BLkhIPdp433y2mTn4qRRAgqv-zfO36iDq9V0gntCSYI_Sc9S4TAFk0uFMKjNkSOId7CGjy3Qv1245EOByJO9d5DbWOy9UHzcrxhFdqaucdLm_jdsI4e/s1600/IMG_1667.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>We went on another short, but nice hike on the <a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/japanese-gulch-march-26-2013.html">Japanese Gulch Trail</a> in Mukilteo this week. We walked between 2 1/2 and 3 miles and spent about an hour and a half divided between walking and eating lunch. There have been many improvements to the trail since the last time I visited. You no longer have to pull yourself up a steep hill with a rope. This section was replaced by stairs. There are many other muddy or steep areas that now have wooden boardwalks or bridges. We also decided to check out the 1/4 mile interpretive trail on the opposite side (North) of the road from the main Japanese Gulch site (where the dog park is). This trail begins a little bit east of the main site and dead-ends at Mukilteo Lane. Nice interpretive signs and lots of berries ripe at the time I hiked, both huckleberries and thimble berries.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bumblebee visiting some St. John's Wort near the trailhead.</td></tr>
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Happy summer hiking!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com1Mukilteo, WA, USA47.9445396 -122.3045814999999847.8593976 -122.46594299999998 48.029681599999996 -122.14321999999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-11759785868278378882014-04-04T22:46:00.000-07:002014-07-29T19:08:02.414-07:00Trail closure - Lime Kiln Trail**Update as of 7/29/2014 - According to many trip reports on <a href="http://wta.org/">WTA.org</a>, the trail is not closed 2 miles in, despite signs (and the Snohomish County Parks website) saying otherwise. Many reviewers hiked the trail with children and had no problem with the trail conditions. Keep in mind that there are steep, narrow parts along the trail, so make sure to supervise your kids to avoid accidents. :-)<br />
I ran across this trail closure today and wanted to let you know about it. The Snohomish County Parks and Rec page has the following posted about the <a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/lime-kiln-trail-june-14-2012.html">Lime Kiln Trail</a>:<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242420; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.920000076293945px;">* TRAIL ADVISORY * </b><b style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242420; font-family: Arial; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.4;">DUE TO SLIDES AND </b><b style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242420; font-family: Arial; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.4;">UNSTABLE CONDITIONS,</b><b style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242420; font-family: Arial; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.4;">THE LIME KILN TRAIL IS CLOSED </b><b style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242420; font-family: Arial; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.4;">FOR ALL USE </b><b style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242420; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.920000076293945px;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.8em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">AT THE WASH OUT AT </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: 10px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 14.335999488830566px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">APPROXIMATELY 2</span></span><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.8em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> MILES IN. THE BRIDGE, NEAR THAT LOCATION, WILL ALSO BE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE APRIL 14th-18th, 2014</span></b></div>
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This is a fabulous trail and I hope that they are able to get a safe path around the slide area soon! I would check the <a href="http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/1182/Trails">Snohomish County Parks and Rec Page</a> or the <a href="http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lime-kiln">Lime Kiln Trail Reports</a> on the WTA site for updated info.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0Snohomish County, WA, USA48.077361028135172 -121.9325357407226448.076035028135173 -121.93505724072264 48.078687028135171 -121.93001424072264tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-46141140506935662022014-04-04T22:19:00.000-07:002014-04-04T22:20:15.999-07:00Lord Hill Regional Park ~ March 25, 2014I know I haven't been posting much lately. I'm in college full time as well as homeschooling my two boys so there hasn't been as much time for hiking lately. We did manage to get out once during my spring break. We went to one of my favorite local places, <a href="http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lord-Hill-Regional-Park-35">Lord Hill Regional Park</a>. We originally decided not to go in the morning because it was pretty wet outside. Around noon, the weather was looking okay, so we changed our minds and decided to head out. It (of course) started raining on the way there and continued for the first 30 minutes of hiking. The trails were muddy, but we came prepared with boots and/or shoes that could get dirty. We only saw a couple of other people who ventured out in the rain on the trail that day.<br />
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We went up to the lookout off of the pipeline cutoff trail (my favorite lookout, and a great place to eat lunch). We stopped to have something to eat under some trees that were keeping us drier. After we'd been there for about 15 minutes, the rain stopped and some blue sky started peeking through the clouds!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I loved the way the water on this lichen was catching the sun.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We even found a snake sunning himself along side the trail on the way back to the car.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We saw some flowers, including skunk cabbage, announcing that spring had arrived.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trillium was up and blooming as well. </td></tr>
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It was nice to be out and get some exercise and fresh air. The flowers and sunshine were a nice reward too!<br />
I'm taking the summer off from school so I should have more time to hike and will try to blog the hikes that we do over the summer.<br />
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Happy Trail!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-85732444773180450752013-03-29T22:50:00.000-07:002013-03-29T22:50:12.308-07:00Japanese Gulch ~ March 26, 2013We went on a short hike at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Gulch">Japanese Gulch</a> in Mukilteo this last week. Here is a link to a <a href="http://www.mountainbikebill.com/images/Trails/WA-JapaneseGultch/JapaneseGultch-Map.jpg">map of the trails at Japanese Gulch</a>. I would take the time to look over it so you have a general idea of where you would like to go. The first time that we went on this trail, I brought a map along, but because the trails are not marked and there are a lot of branching trails it was hard to tell exactly which trail you were on.<br />
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We parked in the <a href="http://www.japanesegulch.org/">dog park parking lot</a> and accessed the trail on the west side of the dog park. We hiked south and then came down into the gulch, crossed the creek and followed the trail along the railroad tracks north and came back up on the east side of the dog park parking lot.<br />
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There are some ups and down and elevation changes and lots of mud (I'd recommend waterproof hiking boots)! We went during the week and didn't see any bicycles, but the trails are used by both hikers and mountain bikers. I wouldn't recommend the trail for anyone that doesn't have good balance or is unsteady, as there are a few bridges and crossings that require some balancing. That said, this is another great, local hike! We probably went about 3-4 miles and enjoyed the nice sunny day.<br />
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Here are some picture highlights from the hike:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More favorite signs of spring, Salmonberry blossoms!</td></tr>
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It wouldn't be a hike without some fungus pictures!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com2Mukilteo, WA, USA47.947076757719962 -122.2919659634765747.94175875771996 -122.30205096347657 47.952394757719965 -122.28188096347657tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-74651870714898900872013-03-29T21:58:00.001-07:002013-03-29T21:58:35.174-07:00Lake Cassidy ~ March 17, 2013We checked out this short hike that <a href="http://hikeoftheweek.com/Lake_Cassidy.html">Craig Romano posted as his Hike of the Week for March 15, 2013.</a><br />
It's located in Marysville, Washington and makes a fun, quick hike that you don't have to drive very far to get to. Check out Craig's post in the link above for directions. He also gives directions to the ADA parking area that makes this lake accessible to disabled hikers.<br />
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The day that we went it started hailing in the middle of our walk. Luckily the hail didn't last long!<br />
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This hike is part of the Centennial Trail and is a paved, level trail used by bicyclists and pedestrians.<br />
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After 1 1/4 miles Lake Cassidy appears through the trees.<br />
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There is a picnic area, educational kiosk and a nice boardwalk when you reach the lake.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An eagle that was in a tree near Lake Cassidy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Red Winged Blackbird singing about spring coming</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite signs that spring is coming! Skunk Cabbage.</td></tr>
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Happy Spring hiking!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0Lake Cassidy, Washington 98258, USA48.0527502 -122.0944885000000148.0421362 -122.1146585 48.063364199999995 -122.07431850000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-1541044934712918582013-02-16T11:10:00.000-08:002013-02-16T11:10:08.967-08:00Maple Leaf and Thornton Creek Stairway Walk ~ February 9, 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was one of the <a href="http://www.seattlestairwaywalks.com/walks-and-events/2012/11/29/feet-first-stairway-walks-day-february-9th.html">Feet First Stairway Walks Day</a> walks. This was the second walk that I've done from the <a href="http://www.seattlestairwaywalks.com/get-the-book/">Seattle Stairway Walks book</a>. Unlike the first one of the stairway walks that I did, this one had a guide who already knew the walking area.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is our guide Carolyn, giving us some<br />background about the walk.</td></tr>
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<br />This North Seattle walk is 4.7 miles long and takes you through neighborhoods, natural areas, a community pea patch, and an urban area adjacent to the Northgate Mall. You do cross several busier streets, so if you are walking with children, keep this in mind.<div>
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And then you arrive at the mall! We stopped at <a href="http://www.jewelboxcafe.net/index.php">The Jewel Box Cafe</a> for a cup of tea and a muffin, as well as a restroom stop before we headed back out again.<br />
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We saw a lot of beautiful art.<br />
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After leaving the mall we walked through a community pea patch with more artwork and stairs.<br />
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This was an interesting walk. It's kind of fun to see how many natural areas you can find so close to the urban ones.<br />
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P.S. I finally ordered the Stairway Walks Seattle book and should have it soon.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The whole idea of urban stairway walks is new to me. I had no idea that such a book existed. It's a great way to be able to get your exercise walking in the city, but it's also very similar to hiking with all of the stairs you go up and down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We parked on a neighborhood street near the Montlake Branch of the Seattle Public Library. We went on a Sunday, so street parking didn't have a time limit. There are public transit options and other parking options listed in the book. If you decide to do this walk or others in the book you will definitely need the book for the maps and details. My local Snohomish County Library has the book and I'm on the waitlist for it now, although I'm thinking about purchasing it.</span><br />
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There wasn't much color out on this cold, winter day, but I spotted these and had to take a picture.<br />
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A couple of fungus pictures, just because I couldn't help myself. ;-)<br />
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And a pretty piece of glass that I spotted in someone's garden along the way.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm going on another Stairway Walk this weekend. <a href="http://feetfirst.org/events/stairway-walks-day">Stairway Walks Day</a> is happening on Saturday and I'll be going on the <a href="http://feetfirst.org/act/stairway-walks#maple-leaf-and-thornton">Maple Leaf and Thornton Creek</a> walk. I'll blog about it soon and let you know what I thought.</span><br />
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My family and I met my Dad and Stepmom for a walk this past weekend. We went to the Northern State Recreation Area (formerly known as Northern State Mental Hospital) in Sedro Woolley. My parents have explored and walked most of the trails numerous times before, so they were excited to show us around.<br />
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Driving directions: Follow I-5 North or South to SR Highway 20 (in Mount Vernon.) Follow Highway 20 east to Sedro Woolley. You'll pass through most of Sedro Woolley. Keep your eyes open for a Dairy Queen on the right hand side of the road. Your turn will be two lights past this intersection. When you reach Helmick Rd, about 15 minutes after exiting I-5, turn left. The parking lot for the Northern State Recreation Area will be on the left.<br />
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If you are a fan of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_golf">disc golf</a>, you are in luck. There is an <a href="http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=2427">18 hole disc golf course</a> that follows several of the trails in the recreation area. We brought a couple of regular frisbees just to give it a try, but the game is actually played with a slightly different type of disc.<br />
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Okay, so back to the trails. There are several miles of trails, that meander around the park area. You can see all of the buildings that are still standing. There are signs that warn you against entering the structures, as some of them look pretty unstable. It was a lot of fun to see all of the old buildings, including a cannery, dairy, well pump house and more. They had a huge garden/farm that was used to feed the hospital residents. The hospital residents were able to do vocational training in farming, dairy farming, greenhouse operation, printing plant and others. This helped the hospital to operate self-sufficiently. You can read more about the history of the hospital <a href="http://www.skagitriverjournal.com/NearbyS-W/NSH/NSH1-Intro.html">here</a>.</div>
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The view of the mountains (or foothills) were spectacular on this clear, almost 50 degree day!<br />
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If you are interested in hauntings and ghost stories, there are <a href="http://www.hauntingamerica.com/northern-state-mental-hospital/">several stories</a> associated with the hospital. I didn't read about them until after we had visited, but they just add another element of mystery to this lowland "hike."</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-37954869662360353022012-08-28T22:23:00.000-07:002012-08-28T22:26:59.604-07:00Bear and Pinnacle Lake Trail - August 4, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was the first time that we hiked here at <a href="http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/pinnacle-lake">Bear and Pinnacle Lake</a>. We were camping at the Turlo Campground on the Mountain Loop Highway and we're looking for something that would take us to a nice, cool, mountain lake. <a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/lake-twenty-two-trail-august-4th-2011.html">Lake Twenty-Two</a> had an overflowing parking lot, so we skipped that one. I think because this one is about 6 miles up several forest roads, it doesn't see quite as much traffic as the more popular trails like <a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/lake-twenty-two-trail-august-4th-2011.html">Lake Twenty Two</a>, although there were a number of other hikers on their way to and from Pinnacle Lake.<br />
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To get to Bear Lake, it's just a short .3 miles from the parking area to the cutoff. Follow the trail to the right and reach Bear Lake after another .3 miles. From what I've read this is a fisherman's lake or a nice short destination if you aren't up to much of a hike. We didn't actually visit Bear Lake, but just caught a few glimpses of it along the Pinnacle Lake Trail.<br />
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The trail to Pinnacle Lake is kind of rough, rocky and muddy, but well worth the hike! It's about 3.8 miles round trip and gains 1100 ft of elevation. It was a hot day and we were glad to finally reach the tarn, where we stopped for lunch. My youngest son and I took our boots off and soaked our feet in the tarn and it was really refreshing, not to mention beautiful! After we ate and put our boots back on we walked the last .1 miles to the lake itself. It was nice and cool as well and we saw several people swimming in the lake.<br />
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Happy Trails!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-3740912577826732032012-08-28T13:36:00.000-07:002012-08-28T13:36:35.896-07:00Barclay Lake Trail - August 2, 2012<a href="http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/barclay-lake">Barclay Lake</a> is a hike I like to do every summer. It's not very strenuous, but the lake is really pretty and makes a nice destination. It's a pretty popular hiking destination and the parking lot was almost full on the Thursday morning that we hiked. There are portable toilets at the trailhead. It's about 4.4 miles roundtrip with only a little over 200 feet of elevation gain.<br />
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We've hiked here for the last <a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/barclay-lake-trail-august-18th-2011.html">several summers</a> and enjoy it every time we go! The kids have waded in the water when we've gone, although it is usually quite a bit cooler around the lake.<br />
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Happy Trails!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-44850664502979055272012-08-27T09:50:00.000-07:002012-08-27T22:17:34.414-07:00Iron Goat Trail - Scenic Trailhead - August 23, 2012We went for a hike on the <a href="http://www.irongoat.org/">Iron Goat Trail</a> this past week. This is a beautiful area with lots of railroad history. We parked at the Scenic Trailhead (also known as the Iron Goat Interpretive Site), directly off of Highway 2, just East of mile marker 58.3. This is one of 3 trailheads that access the Iron Goat Trail. This trailhead parking area is the only one that does NOT require a NW Forest Pass.<br />
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There were a few cars in the parking lot around noon when we arrived. There are restrooms in the parking lot and an older restored caboose to look at before you set out.<br />
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We hiked from the Scenic Trailhead to the Martin Creek Trailhead. This portion of the trail is barrier free! It is about 3 miles to Martin Creek. We used the restroom there and headed back down the trail to the first crossover to the upper trail. We had planned to loop around when we got to Martin Creek, but weren't sure where the loop around was. We found a trail that switchbacked away from the Martin Creek trailhead, but weren't quite sure it was the right one, since there was no sign or marker and the map didn't show that portion of the trail as a switchback. We hiked the upper trail all the way to the Windy Point crossover and then back down to the Scenic Trailhead and the cars. It was almost 7 miles round trip. This could be cut shorter by going down to the Martin Creek Trailhead and back or cutting up on one of the earlier crossover and coming back as well. The lower trail is definitely easier going and would be recommended for those with small children. The Windy Point Crossover takes you down 700 feet over one mile of trail.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plenty of pretty views along the trail</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Pika that we saw just off the trail.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of many train tunnels.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We saw quite a few areas where there were sheets of metal that looked like they had<br />
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a certain area that was cordoned off to allow for viewing.</td></tr>
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Happy Trails!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-36340698702710276342012-06-25T23:11:00.005-07:002012-06-26T09:01:18.874-07:00Paradise Valley Conservation Area - June 21, 2012<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A wooden foot bridge along the Lloyd Trail.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of several small Cairns that I saw along the Lloyd Trail.</td></tr>
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This was our second trip to <a href="http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Parks/Park_Information/Park_Directory/Regional_Parks/paradisevalley.htm">Paradise Valley Conservation Area</a> in Woodinville. The last time we went was in <a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/paradise-valley-conservation-area.html">December</a> and it was much warmer this time, thankfully!<br />
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There were several cars parked in the parking area when we arrived at around 11:30 am on a Thursday. I'm pretty sure the parking area fills up quickly on the weekends. There is a portable toilet in the parking area.<br />
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I would recommend printing a map from the link above. You can plan your route as you go.<br />
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We left the parking area and walked the Whispering Firs and Cascara trails. Then we headed a short way down the Mainline Trail to The Clearing for lunch. This is a nice open area with benches and makes a great place to have lunch.<br />
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After we ate we headed down the Mainline Trail until we hit the Lloyd Trail and took that until it reaches the Southern Traverse Trail. From there we followed the Forest Ridge Trail back to the Mainline Trail. We walked out to the parking lot after we finished and went for ice cream at <a href="http://snoqualmieicecream.com/visit-our-cafe">The Snoqualmie Ice Cream Cafe</a> when we were done. It's just a few minutes from the trailhead and has delicious ice cream!<br />
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We encountered several bikes along the trails that we hiked as well as some muddy spots (I would recommend hiking boots, or at the very least sturdy tennis shoes).<br />
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There are about 13 miles of trails in this park and is a great place to explore with kids. Plenty of easy walking trails for even the youngest of hikers!
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I found my first ripe huckleberries of the season. There were quite a few Red Huckleberries around!<br />
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The bleeding hearts were still in bloom:<br />
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Here are my fungus pictures:<br />
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I found this pine cone carefully balancing on this Huckleberry branch.<br />
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**Update as of 7/29/2014 - According to many trip reports on <a href="http://wta.org/">WTA.org</a>, the trail is not closed 2 miles in, despite signs (and the Snohomish County Parks website) saying otherwise. Many reviewers hiked the trail with children and had no problem with the trail conditions. Keep in mind that there are steep, narrow parts along the trail, so make sure to supervise your kids to avoid accidents. :-)<br /><br />**Update as of 4/4/14 - Trail is closed 2 miles in due to slides and unstable condition. See my <a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/trail-closure-lime-kiln-trail.html">post</a> for more info.<br />
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Even thought I've hiked<a href="http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lime-kiln"> Lime Kiln Trail</a> several time, it's one of my favorites. It's close to home (about 35 minutes from North Everett) and not a difficult trail to hike.<br />
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There is a gravel parking area at the trail head and there were 2 vehicles there when we arrived with friends. We hiked on a Thursday, but I'm sure the parking area is busier on the weekends. I did read on the <a href="http://wta.org/">WTA.org</a> website that there have been several car break-ins/prowls over the last couple of months. ALWAYS remove valuables from your vehicle when leaving it at a trail head (car prowls are common at trail heads because there are usually long periods of time where vehicles are left unattended). You can't always avoid the risk of someone breaking into your vehicle, but if there isn't anything visible, I'm sure it lessens the chance. If there isn't anything to steal, it's that much less of a headache for you if someone does break in.<br />
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**Update - I forgot to include this when I originally published this post. It's about the washouts along the trail. There has been one main washout along the trail for the past couple of years which has been easily passable. It's still passable, but has washed out a little bit more. There is a new, big slide area, which is easily passable as well. We had a 3 year old and a 6 year old that did fine with parental help. Just wanted to make a note, so that you would know what to expect on the trail. :)**<br />
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Lots of Salmon Berries along the trail! This is my favorite spot for Salmon Berries and I hit them at their prime!<br />
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We hiked the whole trail to the riverbank at the end (7 miles round trip). We had lunch on the riverbank. Lots of big rocks to sit on there.<br />
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Before you get to the river you will see the old lime kiln and some artifacts. Please leave all artifacts where they are. Here is a <a href="http://www.robecanyon.org/History.html">link</a> with more history about Robe Canyon Historic Park and the lime kiln.<br />
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Not a whole lot of flowers in bloom, but I spotted a few:<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-28921327860721064182012-06-18T10:35:00.003-07:002012-06-19T10:48:22.371-07:00Brightwater Center Hike - May 25, 2012I had this hike on my bucket list and decided it would be a nice short hike that wouldn't be too far from home. <a href="http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/brightwater-center/park/hike.aspx">Brightwater Center</a> is a water treatment facility that opened to the public in September 2011. It has 3 miles of trails and 40 acres of natural habit to explore. There is an exhibit hall/education center to explore (make sure to check the hours if you plan to do this as well as the hike), and artwork to see.<br />
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Some of the trails have a little elevation gain, but most are fairly level and easy to walk. If you have younger children, or have trouble walking too far, this is the perfect hike for you! You can download a trail map from the <a href="http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/brightwater-center/park.aspx">website</a> if you like, but the trails are well signed and have signboard maps along the way.<br />
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There is quite a variety of wildlife that you may see along the trails. We saw some birds and native plants.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I spotted one ripe Salmon Berry along the trail. First one I saw this year.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of large, beautiful Thimble Berry Blossoms too.</td></tr>
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We packed a lunch and ate on the benches at the top of Meadow Hill.<br />
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I have plans to come back to Brightwater Center for another hike, maybe this fall.<br />
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Happy trails!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-6351221644952557282012-05-05T22:35:00.000-07:002012-05-05T22:36:39.594-07:00Pilchuck Tree Farm Trail - March 8th 2012I ran across Craig Romano's article about hiking at the <a href="http://hikeoftheweek.com/Pilchuck_Tree_Farm.html">Pilchuck Tree Farm</a>. It was some place that I had never heard of before and just what I was looking for!<br />
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I followed the directions on the above link. He gave great directions on how to get to the Tree Farm and a great 3 mile trek on the forest roads within the tree farm. These roads are accessible all year round, whereas the trails are only for use between May 1st and October 31st. We parked on the side of the road and were careful not to block any of the horse trailer parking areas. It was a bit muddy on the sides of the road, so I parked carefully to make sure I wouldn't get stuck on the way out. The trails and forest roads are used by equestrians and bicycles as well as hikers. We only encountered 2 horses and riders during our hike.<br />
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Much to our surprise, we encountered quite a bit of snow on the ground! It made the hike pretty and the kids were excited to see the snow.<br />
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The directions for the 3 mile forest road loop that Craig lists on his article are easy to follow. There is some elevation gain, but it is mainly a climb in one area. It was muddy and wet, especially in the open areas. The hike itself was beautiful and I will definitely be doing this one again. I would imagine that the area gets pretty busy on the weekends and summers.<br />
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Do keep in mind that this is a privately operated tree farm and the owners of the land are gracious enough to allow people to use it. Please follow all of the <a href="http://www.pilchuckra.org/About%20Us.htm">required rules</a> including keeping your dog leashed at all times. For any updates about the trails you can check this <a href="http://www.pilchuckra.org/">website</a>.<br />
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There are some pretty views along the forest roads as you walk.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In this picture you can even see Mt. Rainier in the distance. I bet it would be spectacular on a really sunny day!</td></tr>
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MeganAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-6226070728692629942012-04-30T22:07:00.000-07:002012-04-30T22:09:14.465-07:00Big Gulch Trail - Mukilteo ~ February 2012The <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ci.mukilteo.wa.us%2Ffiles%2FBigGulchBrochure.pdfmment_id=4703506&notif_t=like">Big Gulch Trail</a> in Mukilteo is another close to home trail that is great for a quick walk or hike. It ends (or begins at the Mukilteo Library, so you could even combine a trip to the library with a quick hike. :-)<br />
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There are several miles of trails that can be accessed from the 92nd St. Park, the Mukilteo Library or the Stay Bridge Suites Hotel.<br />
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We made a loop from the 92nd St. Park around to the library and back to the park. It was a nice walk, muddy, but nice. Be prepared for wet, muddy conditions on parts of the trail.<br />
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Happy trails!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0Mukilteo, WA, USA47.9445396 -122.3045814999999847.9053226 -122.32844849999998 47.9837566 -122.28071449999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-45105788037049000952012-04-30T12:39:00.001-07:002012-04-30T12:41:31.599-07:00Japanese Gulch Trail - Mukilteo - April 5, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The <a href="http://www.japanesegulch.org/about/map_boundaries_and_trails.html">Japanese Gulch Trail</a> is only about 15 minutes from my house. That's why it is surprising that I had never been here before! </div>
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It has around 14 miles of trails that are used by hikers and mountain bikers. If you don't like to get muddy, find a different trail. We encountered quite a bit of mud, several washouts and a few places that required sliding on your backside.<br />
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This is one of the washouts that we encountered shortly after leaving the parking area on 5th St. This next picture was a steep hill that had a rope to assist you up.<br />
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There are a lot of intersecting trails and I would suggest <a href="http://www.japanesegulch.org/maps.html">printing a map</a>, so that you have a general idea of where you are going. The trails are not named or marked in most cases, but the map can help you to keep your general sense of direction.<br />
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We encountered several bikers and hikers on the trail, but we were mostly by ourselves. I would imagine that this is a pretty packed place on the weekends (especially summer).<br />
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Happy trails!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-16394714227537884762012-01-19T22:18:00.000-08:002012-06-18T16:55:38.293-07:00Hiking Bucket List 2012<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, here goes my hiking aspirations for the coming year! In no particular order. :-) Please comment if you have suggestions, reviews or corrections.</span><br />
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<a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/meadowdale-beach-park-trail-september.html"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meadowdale Beach Park</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: 2.5 miles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: moderate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from North Everett): 30 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking Pass required: No</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/mercer-slough-nature-park-trails.html" style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; line-height: 20px;">Mercer Slough Nature Park</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"> - <a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/mercer-slough-nature-park-september.html">More here</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Roundtrip: 6 miles of trails</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Difficulty: Easy</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 40 minutes</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Parking Pass required: No</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/winter-wallace-falls-hike-on-beautiful.html">Wallace Falls State Park</a> - <a href="http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/wallace-falls">WTA link</a> -</span><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">done</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: 5.5 miles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: moderate to difficult</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 45 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking Pass required: <a href="http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/discoverpass/">Discover Pass</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/bridal-veil-falls-trail-august-11th.html" style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; line-height: 20px;">Bridal Veil Falls</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Roundtrip: 5 miles</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Difficulty: moderate</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 50 minutes</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Parking Pass required: </span><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/passespermits/index.shtml" style="background-color: white; color: #669529; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">Recreation Pass</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"> required</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.irongoat.org/index.html" style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; line-height: 20px;">Iron Goat Trail </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Roundtrip: Variable - up to 10+ miles</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Difficulty: Moderate</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 1 hour 20 minutes approx to Iron Goat Trail Interpretive Site Trailhead</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Parking Pass required: </span><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/passespermits/index.shtml" style="background-color: white; color: #669529; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">Recreation Pass</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"> required</span> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ci.mukilteo.wa.us%2Ffiles%2FBigGulchBrochure.pdf">Big Gulch Trail</a> - <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/big-gulch-trail-mukilteo">Yelp trip report</a> -</span><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">done</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Roundtrip: 2 miles</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Difficulty: moderate</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 15 minutes</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Parking Pass required: No</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ci.mukilteo.wa.us%2Ffiles%2FJapaneseGulchBrochure.pdf">Japanese Gulch Trail</a> - <a href="http://www.japanesegulch.org/maps.html">Maps</a> - <a href="http://evergreenmtb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Trail:Japanese_Gulch">more info</a> -</span><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">done</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Roundtrip: 14 miles of trails total</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Difficulty:easy - difficult</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Drive time (from N. Everett):15-20 minutes</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Parking Pass required: No</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/lake-twenty-two-trail-august-4th-2011.html">Lake Twenty-Two</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Roundtrip: 4-5 miles roundtrip</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Difficulty: moderate - steep</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Drive time (from N. Everett): one hour approx.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Parking Pass required: </span><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/passespermits/index.shtml" style="background-color: white; color: #669529; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">Recreation Pass</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"> required</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/ashland-lakes-july-7th-2011.html"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ashland Lakes</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: 5.5 miles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: easy terrain - longer distance though</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 1 hour 15 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking pass required: No</span><br />
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<a href="http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/departments/parks/park_information/park_directory/regional_parks/heirman_preserve.htm"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bob Heirman Wildlife Preserve</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: 3 miles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: easy</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 25 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking pass required: No</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rockport-state-park%20%20-%20http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Rockport">Rockport State Park</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: 3 miles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: Easy - moderate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 1 hour 25 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking pass required: <a href="http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/discoverpass/">Discover Pass</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/sauk-mountain"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sauk Mountain</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: 4.2 miles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: moderate - difficult</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 1 hour 50 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking pass required: No</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://your.kingcounty.gov/ftp/gis/Web/VMC/recreation/CM-bw_2007.pdf">Cougar Mountain</a> - <a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/coal-creek-trail-cougar-mountain.html">Past hike there</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: Varied - 36 miles of trails</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: easy - difficult</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time: (from N. Everett): 55 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking pass required: No</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/brightwater-center/events/Sept24_2011.aspx">Brightwater Center</a> -<span style="color: red;">done</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: 3 miles of trails</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: easy - moderate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 30 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking pass required: No</span><br />
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<a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/rasar-state-park-trails-may-26th-2011.html"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rasar State Park</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: 3.7 miles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: easy - moderate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 1 hour 15 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking pass required: <a href="http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/discoverpass/">Discover Pass</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/paradise-valley-conservation-area.html"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paradise Valley Conservation Area</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: varies - 13 miles of trails</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: easy - difficult</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 35 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking pass required: No</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/lime-kiln-trail-report-may-5th-2011.html">Lime Kiln Trail</a> -<span style="color: red;">done</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Roundtrip: 7 miles</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Difficulty: moderate</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 35 minutes</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Parking Pass required: No</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/canyon-lake-1%20%20%20http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/%21ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ%21%21/?ss=110605&ttype=recarea&recid=17734&actid=50&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110000000000000&pnavid=&cid=null&pname=Mountain+Loop+Scenic+Byway+-+Canyon+Lake+Trail+%23720"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Canyon Lake Trail</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: 6 miles </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: moderate</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: 3.8 miles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 1 hour 20 minutes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Roundtrip: 6 miles</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Difficulty: easy - moderate</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 35 minutes</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Parking Pass required: No</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Roundtrip: 2 miles</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Difficulty: easy</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 1 hour 25 minutes</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Parking Pass required: </span><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/passespermits/index.shtml" style="background-color: white; color: #669529; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">Recreation Pass</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"> required</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><a href="http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2011-02-01.0663814010" style="background-color: white; color: #669529; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">Twin Falls</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Roundtrip: 3 miles</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Difficulty: easy - moderate</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 1 hour and 10 minutes</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Parking Pass required: No</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: 4 miles of trails in total</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 45 minutes</span><br />
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<a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/little-cranberry-lake-trails-anacortes.html"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Little Cranberry Lake</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: miles of trails</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: easy - moderate</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking pass required: No</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/whistle-lake-trail-report-mothers-day.html">Whistle Lake</a> - <a href="http://ahomeschoolmomshikingblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/mt-erie-from-whistle-lake-parking-lot.html">more info</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: miles of trails</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Difficulty: easy - difficult</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive time (from N. Everett): 1 hour </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogduwren.com/pgta/peoplesGuideToAna.html"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heart Lake</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip: miles of trails</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parking pass required: no</span><br />
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-40671722207383306912012-01-11T08:43:00.000-08:002012-01-11T08:43:20.110-08:00Lord Hill Regional Park ~ January 10, 2012We picked the most gorgeous day for a hike at <a href="http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Parks/Park_Information/Park_Directory/Regional_Parks/Lord_Hill.htm">Lord Hill</a>! There were clear, blue skies and sunshine.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here you can see the blue sky, as well as my son with a deer-in-the-headlights look!</td></tr>
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There were 3 cars in the parking lot when we arrived at 11am. 2 people were leaving and I saw several people just setting off for a trail run. This is a multi-use trail and can be used by hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. We encountered a couple of people hiking with their dogs. Even though we didn't see any horses this time, there is evidence along the trail that they had been there recently - hoof prints and horse droppings. So do watch where you step, as we also saw several piles of dog waste that some thoughtless dog owners failed to pick up.<br />
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I love this park because it is so close to home (30 minutes), yet it feels like you are up in the mountains. There are a couple of viewpoints where you can see quite a distance on a clear day. <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.co.snohomish.wa.us%2Fdocuments%2FDepartments%2FParks%2Fmaps%2Flordhill12_10.pdf">Maps</a> were available at the trailhead, although you could <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.co.snohomish.wa.us%2Fdocuments%2FDepartments%2FParks%2Fmaps%2Flordhill12_10.pdf">print </a>one ahead of time just to make sure that you have one with you. There was plenty of mud on the trails, so be sure to wear appropriate boots or shoes. We brought a lunch and hiked out of the parking lot on the Main Trail. We cut off on the West View Trail and walked until we reached the viewpoint. The elevation is not terribly high at 650 feet, and it doesn't give you much of a view during the spring, summer and fall months, but......if you go in the winter when the leaves are off the trees you actually get a decent view of the surrounding countryside! There is also a picnic table and bench at this location, so it makes a nice spot to stop and eat lunch.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids had fun playing on a gravel pile where we stopped for lunch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the bench from the viewpoint that I talked about.</td></tr>
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After we ate, we walked back the way that we came and headed back to our cars.<br />
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There was not much in the way of blooming things or fungus. I did take a couple of pictures though.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found some brand new stinging nettle peeking through<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These tiny mushrooms were growing along the trail on some dead wood.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Happy Trails!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-55679658801355345072012-01-03T09:18:00.000-08:002012-01-03T09:24:27.883-08:00Paradise Valley Conservation Area ~ December 1, 2011We went for a very chilly hike at the <a href="http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Parks/Park_Information/Park_Directory/Regional_Parks/paradisevalley.htm">Paradise Valley Conservation Area</a>. I think temperatures stayed in the 30 degree range while we hiked! There was a lot of fog as well. It was nice to be outside and get some exercise and fresh air though, despite the cool weather.<br />
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I haven't been to this area before, but I will definitely be back. I printed a <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.co.snohomish.wa.us%2Fdocuments%2FDepartments%2FParks%2Fpvca.pdf">map</a> to bring with me as this is one of those places that has a variety of looping trails.<br />
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We walked from the parking lot on the mainline trail and cut off on the Wetland Plateau Trail. We ate lunch where the trail ended at the Southern Traverse Trail and then turned around and headed back the way we came. We walked almost 2 miles round trip. This was plenty long as everyone was ready to warm up when we got back to the parking lot!<br />
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We encountered some mud on the trail, one viewpoint of Mt. Baker that would have been nice if we weren't fogged in, several other hikers and a couple of leashed dogs.<br />
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The brochure (found in the map link above), says that the parking lot can be full on busy weekends. I would save this hike for the off season or weekday times to avoid the crowds.<br />
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Found lots of very large, yellow leaves. I think they are Black Cottonwood? Someone correct me if I'm wrong. :)<br />
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I also noticed many pieces of wood and branches that had <a href="http://my.ilstu.edu/~jrcarter/ice/diurnal/wood/">hair ice</a> on them. I've never seen anything like it. It was really pretty. At first I thought it was some kind of slime mold or fungus.<br />
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Here are the fungus pictures:<br />
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I thought this was a cool picture of the leaf stabbed on a sharp branch.<br />
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Happy trails!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-36045857922178577972011-09-30T18:57:00.000-07:002011-09-30T18:57:48.191-07:00Carkeek Park ~ September 29th 2011<a href="http://www.seattle.gov/parks/trails_detail.asp?id=240">Carkeek Park</a> is another great urban park with hiking trails! It was a beautiful fall day and we enjoyed being outside! This is another place that it is helpful to have a <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seattle.gov%2F%2Fparks%2Fenvironment%2Ftrails%2Fimages%2FCarkeek.pdf">map</a> so that you can figure out where you want to go. Some of the trails are marked with signs, but others aren't. I printed my own map from the link above, but I did notice that they had some pre-printed at some of the information signs as well. We didn't walk too far today as we had some younger kids with us, but we enjoyed a leisurely stroll along some of the trails. This would be a perfect place to introduce kids to hiking without having to drive a long way. Another benefit is being able to stop and head back to the car whenever your little one is tired. We followed the Lower Meadow Trail from the main parking area towards the beach access. From there we meandered along the North Bluff Trail, checking out the viewpoints along the way.<br />
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A little incline along here, but nothing too challenging.<br />
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From there we cutoff onto the North Meadow Hillclimb Trail until we reached the Grand Fir Trail. We followed the Grand Fir Trail until we reached the North Traverse. We walked down the 12th Ave. Hillclimb until we came back to the main parking area. We crossed through the parking area and wandered down the Piper's Creek Trail until we reached Piper's Orchard.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We saw a lot of these in one area along the Piper's Creek Trail. They appeared to be some<br />
sort of art. They were made out of corrugated cardboard glued together and seemed to be<br />
in a shelf fungus or hive shape.</td></tr>
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This is a beautiful old orchard full of heirloom variety apple trees. Lots of apples on the ground and in the trees. We had a lot of fun walking around and looking at the different trees.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was a really interesting apple tree. It had two "tracks" worn into the trunks<br />
that were just perfect for rolling some of the fallen apples down.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the bottom of the track where the apples landed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the artwork that is scattered throughout the park with the orchard in the background</td></tr>
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I saw a few mushrooms and other fungus.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This shelf fungus was beautiful!</td></tr>
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Lots of beautiful colors out:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the yellow fall leaves in the creek</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Happy Fall Trails!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com2Carkeek Park, Seattle, WA 98177, USA47.7105377 -122.3721037999999947.7031812 -122.3814728 47.7178942 -122.36273479999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-68946974036609735082011-09-29T09:04:00.000-07:002011-09-29T09:06:48.574-07:00Mercer Slough Nature Park ~ September 22nd 2011This is a great <a href="http://www.myparksandrecreation.com/ParksTrails/Details.aspx?pid=91">area</a> to explore and check out some wildlife.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We've seen this same turtle or tortoise, I'm not sure<br />
which it is, both times that we've been here!</td></tr>
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It's not too far to drive and the hike (walk) is not too long. Most of the trail is stroller friendly, although you may need a hand to get over a couple of areas. There are over 7 miles of trails, but there is no need to hike all of them. There are several nice loops that you could take your time exploring.<br />
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I would recommend printing and bringing this <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myparksandrecreation.com%2FParksTrails%2FUserFiles%2Ffile%2Fbellevue_park_info%2Fmercer_slough%2Fmercer_slough_base_map.pdf">map</a> along. I forgot it this time and it was much easier navigating with it the time before!<br />
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I saw lots of beautiful colors, including some fall color starting to show.<br />
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I love the Bellevue city skyline in the background. I think it's really great that there are natural, wild places left in urban areas!<br />
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Happy Trails!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-36322036851472142832011-09-10T12:19:00.000-07:002011-09-10T12:19:11.167-07:00Meadowdale Beach Park Trail ~ September 8th 2011This was the first time that I had been to <a href="http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Parks/Park_Information/Park_Directory/Regional_Parks/Meadowdale.htm">Meadowdale Beach Park</a>. It was a great short hike .The trip to the beach is all downhill and you get a good cardio burn on the trip back up. It's 2.5 miles round trip. We saw lots of people and dogs on the trail. The parking lot was almost full at 11:15am when we got there. The kids had a great time playing in the creek along the trail, exploring the beach and going under the tunnel when the train went by!<br />
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I loved this sign along the trail:<br />
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The drive up the forest roads was interesting. You are going to turn west off of the Mountain Loop Highway onto USFS Rd. 2080. This is very near MP 45 and the Sauk River bridge. Continue up USFS Rd. 2080 for a little over a mile and then turn right onto USFS Rd. 2081 - stay on 2081. You will come to a junction with USFS Rd. 2083 and you will need to turn right to stay on 2081. Follow this through weeds growing up and brushing under your car. I thought we were on the wrong road for a while. This road gets steep and I lost traction a couple of times driving up an incline in the gravel. My husband played classical music the whole way up to help him relax if that helps to paint the picture. :-)<br />
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You will stay on 2081 for approximately 3.5 miles before you get to a junction with USFS Rd. 2086, bear left on this and continue for another mile until you reach the roads end and the trailhead. I was surprised to see 6 or 7 other vehicles at the trailhead when we parked at around noon as the road did not appear to have been traveled much recently. The trail begins where the road dead ends.<br />
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I know there are more difficult trails, but this one was far from easy! It gave everyone a good workout. It's about 5 miles roundtrip with 1500 ft. of elevation gain. Lots of beautiful scenery along the trail.<br />
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Many switchbacks to walk up as well some places that seemed to just go straight up. Watch out for slippery spots especially on the way down. We encountered some wet and muddy areas especially as we got into the meadow area where the snow was still melting.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first patch of snow we encountered</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making a sliding trail in the snow with his feet</td></tr>
</tbody></table>After hiking upward for about 2 miles you come to the meadow and the melting snow. After that you drop back down about 300 feet until you reach the lake.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The melting snow with plants pushing up through it made it look like spring!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking back up to the meadow from the lake</td></tr>
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</div><div>We went out to the viewpoint after we went to the lake. Keep children and dogs close here as there is a very steep drop off. The path out to the viewpoint is lined with wild blueberries (not ripe yet though).</div></div></div></div></div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids decided to try to cross one of the little muddy ponds in the meadow. Luckily<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading back down the trail - Gavin decided to run because it was downhill....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and the end result of running down a trail and catching a slick spot. You slide<br />
off the trail and gouge yourself on a sharp branch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still smiling (after the initial tears)....thankfully!</td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721843525953036041.post-33356313943027272992011-09-08T09:04:00.000-07:002011-09-08T09:07:34.907-07:00Langus Riverfront Trail ~ August 25th 2011The <a href="http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?id=549">Langus Riverfront Trail</a> is the trail that is the closest to my house. It's a great paved trail and can be used for lots of different things! You could walk/hike on it, pick blackberries (in season), ride your bike or run/jog on the trail. We went for a walk with some homeschool friends. We walked the whole Langus loop and then crossed over to <a href="http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/spencer-island">Spencer Island</a> which is a more traditional dirt and rock trail and walked most of the loop there. When you cross the bridge to Spencer Island you come to a T. If you go left you head to the side where hunting is allowed seasonally. To the right is the nature preserve. There are portable toilets and picnic tables here in case you need them.<br />
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A little more than 1/2 way around the Spencer Island loop, we stopped as the trail was getting a bit overgrown. We turned back and continued the way we had come from. Lots of blackberries on Spencer Island! We ate some and I made plans to come back and pick more the following week! Check out what I <a href="http://2boysmomorganicandglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/09/blackberry-peach-crisp.html">baked</a> with some of the blackberries I picked.<br />
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The trails are in great shape with the exception of the overgrown part on Spencer Island. I have been thinking about going back with my pruners to see if I can make the rest of the loop more accessible. If you do both trails the round trip distance is about 5.5 miles. The paved Langus Trail is about 3 miles long and the Spencer Island loop is about 2.5. No elevation gain on either trail. I usually park in the main parking lot of the Langus Riverfront Park and walk South to get to the loop trail which begins just underneath the I-5 overpass.<br />
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</tbody></table>Happy trails!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553384569272697782noreply@blogger.com0Langus Riverfront Park, Everett, WA 98205, USA48.000192899999988 -122.1755584999999747.99309439999999 -122.17819899999996 48.007291399999986 -122.17291799999997