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Puget Sound Islands & Lowlands

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March 26, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Throughout the Northwest Land Agency: families, HOAs, sundry municipalities and park districts Distance: as far and as long as you like, but do it regularly Elevation Gain: elevated mood Contact: Your friends and neighbors (from a safe distance) and share some good news Notes: Dogs encouraged, no fees, no groups, stay six…

Spencer Island — Wildlife refuge in the heart of the Snohomish River Delta

March 19, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Snohomish River Delta, Everett Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 3.0 miles Elevation gain: none Contact: Snohomish County Parks Notes: Dogs prohibited; Washington Dept of Fish and Wildlife manages northern half of island which is open seasonally to hunting. Good to Know: Practice Leave No Trace, kid-friendly, snow free winter hike, exceptional bird…

Sugarloaf — Savor Sweet Salish Sea Views

March 12, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Anacortes, Fidalgo Island Land Agency: Anacortes Community Forest Lands Roundtrip: 2.5 miles Elevation gain: 650 feet Contact: Anacortes Parks and Recreation   Notes: dogs permitted on leash; some trails open to bicycles, horses. Access: From Exit 230 on I-5 in Burlington, head west on SR 20 for 13.5 miles. Turn right onto…

Squak Mountain East Ridge– discover the quiet Issaquah Alp

December 18, 2019 |

Quick Facts: Location: Issaquah Alps Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 8.0 miles Elevation Gain: 2000 feet Green Trails Map: Cougar Mountain/ Squak Mountain No. 203S Contact: Washington State Parks and Mountains to Sound Greenway Recommended Resource: Urban Trails Eastside  Notes: Dogs must be leashed. Good to Know: snow-free winter hike, trail less taken, dog-friendly (on-leash), kid-friendly,…

Fort Casey Historical State Park — Frolic through a fort, to a lighthouse, and on a pretty beach

December 11, 2019 |

Quick Facts: Location: Whidbey Island Land Agency: Washington State Parks Round Trip: 1.8 miles of trails Elevation Gain: up to 90 feet Contact: Washington State Parks Recommended Resource: Urban Trails Everett (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs allowed on leash Access: From Mukilteo take ferry to Clinton on Whidbey Island. Then continue north on…

Millersylvania State Park─Amble among ancient trees just minutes from Olympia

December 4, 2019 |

Quick Facts: Location: Thurston County Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 3.0 miles Elevation Gain: 75 feet Contact: Washington State Parks Recommended Resource: Urban Trails Olympia  Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs must be leashed. Access: From Olympia, head south on I-5 to Exit 99. Continue southeast on SR 121 for 4.2 miles. Turn right (west) into main…

Greenbank Farm–Plow through an array of family and dog friendly trails

November 13, 2019 |

Quick Facts: Location: Whidbey Island Land Agency: Port of Coupeville Roundtrip: more than 4.0 miles of trails High Point: 300 feet Elevation gain: up to 280 feet Contact: Port of Coupeville Recommended Resource: Urban Trails Everett (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Some trails are open to equestrians; some trails are in an off-leash dog area Access: From Clinton Ferry Terminal on Whidbey…

Green River Natural Area–Explore this Sprawling Greenbelt between Auburn and Enumclaw

November 6, 2019 |

Quick Facts: Location: South King County Land Agency: King County Parks Round Trip: more than 7 miles of trails Elevation Gain: up to 650 feet Contact: King County Parks Recommended Resource: Urban Trails Tacoma (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs allowed on leash Access: From SR 18 in Auburn the exit for SR 164 (Auburn Way S)…

Chuckanut Ridge — Follow a rough and tumble ridge to sweeping viewpoints

October 30, 2019 |

Quick Facts: Location: Chuckanut Mountains Land Agency: Whatcom County Parks and Washington State Parks Round Trip: 10.8 miles roundtrip Elevation Gain: 2000 feet Contact: Whatcom County Parks Recommended Resource: Urban Trails Bellingham (Mountaineers Books) Detailed map: Square One Maps Chuckanut Recreation Area Notes: Dogs allowed on leash Access: From Bellingham follow I-5 south to Fairhaven…

Double Bluff – Dog-friendly beach hiking on Whidbey Island

March 27, 2019 |

Quick Facts: Location: Whidbey Island Land Agency: Island County Parks, Washington State Parks, and the Washington DNR Roundtrip: 4.0 miles Elevation Gain: None Access: Take State Ferry from Mulkiteo to Clinton on Whidbey Island. Continue north on SR 525 for 8.5 miles turning left onto Double Bluff Road. Proceed for 2.0 miles to road end…

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