Posts Tagged ‘Snohomish County Parks’
Whitehorse Trail East–Hike along the North Fork Stilly
Quick Facts: Location: SR 530 Darrington Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 14 miles Elevation gain: 160 feet Difficulty: Easy Contact: Snohomish County Parks Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway no. 111SX Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking North Cascades (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs allowed on leash Access: Take exit 208 off of I-5 and drive 25 miles east…
Read MoreFlowing Lake–For peaceful wandering, go with the Flow in the springtime
Location: Three Lakes, east of Snohomish Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 1.2 miles Elevation gain: 100 feet Contact: Snohomish County Parks Notes: $10.00 day use fee; Dogs must be on leash Access: From Everett follow US 2 east for 10 miles turning left onto Westwick Road. Follow Westwick Road for approximately 2.0 miles bearing…
Read MoreEphemeral Trail–Enjoy lasting memories on this Paradise Valley Trail
Location: Maltby Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 4.0 miles Elevation gain: 200 feet Difficulty: Easy Contact: Snohomish County Parks Notes: Dogs must be on leash; partially open to mountain bikes and horses Access: From SR 522 in Maltby (5.0 miles east of Woodinville; 8.0 miles west of Monroe) head east on Paradise Lake Road…
Read MoreRiver 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…
Read MoreHeybrook Ridge–From the town of Index to stunning views of Mount Index
Quick Facts: Location: Skykomish Valley Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 3.4 miles Elevation Gain: 780 feet Contact: Friends of Heybrook Ridge Map: Green Trails, Alpine Lakes West Stevens Pass no. 176S Notes: Dogs allowed on leash Access: From Everett follow US 2 east for 35 miles turning left onto the Index Galena Road (just…
Read MoreWhispering Firs Trail– While away a winter day on this Paradise Valley trail
Location: Maltby Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 0.6 mile Elevation gain: minimal Contact: Snohomish County Parks; map available on line Notes: Dogs must be on a leash Access: From SR 522 in Maltby (5.0 miles east of Woodinville; 8.0 miles west of Monroe) head east on Paradise Lake Road for 1.7 miles to trailhead.…
Read MoreDevil’s Butte–A Frightful name but delightful hike in Lord Hill Park
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…
Read MoreBob Heirman Wildlife Preserve at Thomas’ Eddy – Swans, steelhead, and serenity on the Snohomish River
Quick Facts: Location: Snohomish River, south of Snohomish Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 1.5 miles Elevation Gain: 50 feet Contact: Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Special Note: Dogs prohibited. Trails can flood during rainy period. Expect wet and muddy trails. Access: From the city of Snohomish, travel south on SR 9 for 2.6 miles…
Read MoreNorth 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…
Read MoreCloverdale Farm -Explore this future park on the Stilly
Quick Facts: Location: North Fork Stillaguamish River Valley near Arlington Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 4.5 miles Elevation gain: 50 feet Difficulty: easy Contact: Snohomish County Parks Notes: Dogs permitted on leash. All farm buildings are closed to public. Access: From Exit 208 on I-5 head east on SR 530 for 4.0 miles to Arlington. Continue east on SR 530 for…
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