This Weeks Hike

Difficulty: Easy        County: Skagit
Distance: 1.0 to 2.0 miles
Upper Loop/Bluff Trail
Sharpe Park/Montgomery-Duban Headlands boasts 110 acres of forest and about a mile of shoreline.

Even on the worst of days, this hike is worth the effort. The trail is muddy and standing water the norm, but the scenery along the way more than makes up for damp feet.

This hike incorporates the Sharpe Park Trail, Upper Loop Trail,…  


Past Hikes

Eaglemont Loop Trail
Difficulty: Easy      County: Skagit      Distance: 1.0 to 2.0 miles

Parking at the trailhead is limited. If the lot is full, park in the gravel lot across from the Eaglemont clubhouse and walk to the trailhead.

There…

River Trail
Difficulty: Easy      County: Skagit      Distance: 2.1 to 4.0 miles

Many have sped past Wildwood Chapel on their way elsewhere, probably wondering exactly what that white blur was.

Well, if you take this hike, you’ll…

Lake Padden Loop Trail
Difficulty: Easy      County: Whatcom      Distance: 2.1 to 4.0 miles

This 900-acre jewel of a park was built in 1972.

It is popular with outdoor aficionados. These include hikers, mountain bikers, cross country runners…

Hillside Trail
Difficulty: Easy      County: Whatcom      Distance: 1.0 to 2.0 miles

The 39-acre Samish Park became the first Whatcom County park in 1968. It sits on the southeast slopes of the Chuckanut Mountains. At one time, the lake was used…

Eagles Overlook Trail
Difficulty: Easy      County: Whatcom      Distance: 2.1 to 4.0 miles

The 39-acre Samish Park became the first Whatcom County park in 1968. It sits on the southeast slopes of the Chuckanut Mountains. At one time, the lake was used…

Pomona Grange Park
Difficulty: Easy      County: Skagit      Distance: 1.0 to 2.0 miles

This is an excellent hike for all ages. It’s a short, easy jaunt with interpretive signs along its length.

Pomona Grange Park is one of the best-kept…

Burlington Dike
Difficulty: Easy      County: Skagit      Distance: 2.1 to 4.0 miles

This isn’t a heart-pounding or eye-popping trek. It is, however, close and offers those hiking the trail a chance to see plenty of bird life along the banks…

Sandy Beach Trail
Difficulty: Easy      County: Thurston      Distance: Less than 1 mile

Pull into Tolmie State Park and follow the signs to the beach. Park in the lot and locate the trailhead. It is to the south after crossing Twin Creeks Bridge.

Twin Creeks Trail
Difficulty: Easy      County: Thurston      Distance: 1.0 to 2.0 miles

Pull into Tolmie State Park and follow the signs to the beach. Park in the lot and locate the trailhead at the southeast end of the lot.

There are a…

Four Cedars Trail
Difficulty: Easy      County: Thurston      Distance: 2.1 to 4.0 miles

The park is named for Dr. William Frazier Tolmie (1812-1866), who spent 16 years working for the Hudson’s Bay Company at Fort Nisqually as a physician, surgeon,…

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