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Central Cascades

Heybrook Lookout—Snowline prober above the Forks of the Wild Sky

April 20, 2023 |

Quick Facts: Location: Near Index, Skykomish Valley Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 2.6 miles Elevation Gain: 850 feet Access: From Everett follow US 2 east for 37 miles to trailhead located on north side of highway just after entering Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Green Trails Map: Alpine Lakes Stevens Pass 176S Recommended Guidebook:…

Bridal Veil Falls — Visit after heavy rains for a bridal shower!  

April 13, 2023 |

Quick Facts: Location: US 2 near Index, Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 4.4 miles Elevation gain: 850 feet Green Trails Maps: Green Trails, Alpine Lakes Stevens Pass 176S Contact: Skykomish Ranger District: Mount Baker -Snoqualmie National Forest  Notes: NW Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required Access: From Everett follow US 2 east for…

Lake Tye—Greenbelt Park preserves history and scenery

December 2, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: City of Monroe Land Agency: Monroe Parks and Recreation Department Roundtrip: 1.6 miles Elevation Gain: None Notes: Dogs must be on leash. Access: From Everett follow US 2 east towards Monroe. Turn right at first traffic light onto Fryelands Boulevard. Continue for .7 mile to junction with Wales Street. Turn right into…

Quartz Creek–Hike through a majestic primeval forest along a crystal clear creek

September 29, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: North Fork of the Skykomish River Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 8.6 miles Elevation gain: 1450 feet Green Trails Maps: Monte Cristo, WA-No. 143 Contact: Skykomish Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest  Notes: Northwest Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required. Access: The North Fork Skykomish River Road from Index, the…

Mount McCausland—Rise above Valhalla!

September 8, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Henry M. Jackson Wilderness Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 6.4 miles Elevation Gain: 1,800 feet Green Trails Map: Alpine Lakes Stevens Pass No. 176S Contact: Wenatchee River Ranger District: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Access: From Everett head east on US 2 to Stevens Pass. Continue east for another 4.0 miles. Just after the…

Twin Lakes—The fishing is good, but only if you’re an osprey!

July 14, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Lake Wenatchee Area Land Agency: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Roundtrip: 6.8 miles Elevation Gain: 1,200 feet Green Trails Map: Wenatchee Lake- No. 145 Contact: Wenatchee River Ranger District (Leavenworth) Notes: Northwest Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required; wilderness rules apply Access: From Everett head east on US 2 to Coles Corner. Turn left (north)…

Saddle Rock—Iconic landmark of the Wenatchee Foothills

April 14, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Wenatchee, Washington Land Agency: WA DNR and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Roundtrip: 3.0 miles Elevation Gain: 1000 feet Contact: WA DNR and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Notes: Dogs must be leashed; be alert for rattlesnakes Green Trails Map: Wenatchee/ Mission Ridge No. 211S Access: From US 2 in Wenatchee head south onto State Route…

Devil’s Butte–A Frightful name but delightful hike in Lord Hill Park

December 16, 2021 |

Quick Facts Location: Lord Hill Park near Snohomish Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 3.5 miles High Point:  650 feet Elevation gain: 400 feet Difficulty: moderate Contact: Snohomish County Parks Notes: Dogs must be on leash; trails open to bikes and horses Access: From the city of Snohomish, exit SR 9 onto 2nd Street. Proceed…

Osprey Trails — Saunter through wildlife habitat along the Sultan River  

November 18, 2021 |

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

Lake Janus — quiet alternative to nearby Lake Valhalla

October 21, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Pacific Crest Trail near Stevens Pass Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 6.5 miles Elevation gain: 1,550 feet Green Trails Map: Benchmark MT- No. 144 Contact: Skykomish Ranger District: Mount Baker -Snoqualmie National Forest  Notes: Self-issued free wilderness permit available at trailhead. Wilderness regulations apply. No fires allowed near lake. Practice…

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