River Trail–Big maples and hidden Snohomish riverfront at Lord Hill

Quick Facts: Location: Snohomish Valley Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 5.2 miles Elevation gain: 650 feet Contact: Snohomish County Parks  Map: Snohomish County Parks Notes: Dogs permitted on leash Good to know: Dog-friendly, kid-friendly, snow-free winter hike, good trail running Access:  From Everett follow US 2 to SR 9. Head south on SR 9 and exit…

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Jetty Island– It may be manmade, but it’s naturally delightful!

Quick Facts: Location: Everett Land Agency: Everett Parks and Recreation Roundtrip: up to 5.0 miles Elevation gain: none Difficulty: Easy Contact: Everett Parks and Recreation Department Notes: Parking fee $2.00 (credit card or exact amount cash) Passenger Ferry runs on Wednesday through Sunday from July 5th until September 3rd and requires a reservation ($3 per…

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Four Springs Lake Preserve

Explore a former farm in the heart of Camano Island Quick Facts: Location: Camano Island Land Agency: Island County Parks Round Trip: 1.5 miles of trails Elevation Gain: up to 200 feet Contact: Island County Parks Detailed Information: Urban Trails Everett (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs permitted on leash. No map online but available in pamphlet,…

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Scriber Lake–Wetland Wonder in the heart of Lynnwood

Quick Facts: Location: Lynnwood Land Agency: City of Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Roundtrip: 1.2 miles Elevation gain: none Difficulty: Easy Contact: Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Department; (425-771-4030) Notes: Dogs must be leashed Access: From Seattle take I-5 to exit 181. Turn left onto 44th Ave NW. At third light turn left onto SR 524 (196th…

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Osprey Trails — Saunter through wildlife habitat along the Sultan River  

Quick Facts: Location: Sultan, Snohomish County Land Agency: City of Sultan Roundtrip: 2.0 miles Elevation Gain: level Access:  From Everett, follow US 2 east to Sultan. Turn left onto 3rd Street and drive 0.6 mile north. Then turn left onto High Street and continue 0.1 mile to Osprey Park. Contact: City of Sultan Notes: Dogs permitted on leash Good to…

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Big Gulch─ Explore Mukilteo’s deep ravines

Quick Facts: Location: Mukilteo Land Agency: Mukilteo Parks and Recreation Contact: Mukilteo Recreation Department Roundtrip: 4.0 miles Elevation Gain: 350 feet Access: From Everett follow SR 526 to SR 525. Turn left (south) on SR 525 and drive .5 mile to 92nd Street. Turn right and then immediately turn left into the 92nd Street Park parking area.…

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North Creek Park─Enjoy being “bogged” down for the holidays

Quick Facts: Location: Mill Creek Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 2.0 miles Elevation Gain: 30 feet Access: From I-5 Exit 183 follow 164th Street SE east to SR 527. Turn south and follow SR 527 to 183rd Street SE. Turn right (west) and proceed for a 0.5 mile to park entrance on right. Alternatively take…

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Temple Pond—Make a hiking pilgrimage to the Temple of Lord Hill

Quick Facts: Location: Snohomish County near Monroe and Snohomish Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 3.7 miles Elevation Gain: 150 feet Access: From the city of Snohomish, exit SR 9 onto 2nd Street. Proceed east for a one mile; then turn right onto Lincoln Ave which becomes the Old Snohomish-Monroe Highway. After 2.7 miles turn…

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