Monday, February 1, 2010

2010 Hiking Season Is Close

Have you been amazed at this mild winter? Especially after last year, this is a real treat. I have been hitting the trails and they are in very good shape for wintertime.

Time to get in shape after the holidays. Gear up and head out on a trail. The snow levels are way up so low elevation hiking trails are just a little damp and muddy.

This mild weather lets us get outside and enjoy the country. Pick an easy trail to get back in the swing of things. You don't want to go all out and injure yourself.

I took a drive down to Mount Rainier last weekend. Was a fun trip even if it was cloudy.

I am gonna try my best to start adding more hiking trail info this year. I swear.

So check back soon;
Mike

p.s. if you have anything you would like added to the website shoot me an email.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Stimson Reserve near Bellingham

Trail Report from Jake:

The Stimson Reserve

distance: 3 miles total
elevation gain: unknown
Trail Condition: well maintained kid friendly trail
Directions to trailhead: from I-5 take the Lakeway exit, take a right at the stop sign, take a left onto Lakeway dr. follow, take a right at Lake Louise dr. go approx 1.5 miles gravel parkinglot on left.
Trip Details: Fun hike with beaver ponds, thick surrounding forest and wildlife.
Your comments: a lot of fun any time of year
First Name: Jake

Thanks for the new trail idea Jake!

These low elevation hidden trails are great this time of year.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

656 peek-a-boo lake trail -Trail Report From Thad

Peek a Boo Lake Trail #656

Location: end of road 2081

elevation gain: Although the beginning and ending elevations are only 800 feet difference there is larger elevation gain since the destination is not the highest point.

Directions to trailhead: take hwy 530 east from Arlington. At Darrington, turn right onto the Mountain loop highway. Take mountain loop highway for 8.8 miles and turn right onto road #2080. Take 2080 for 1.1 miles then veer right onto 2081. Take 2081 for 1.7 miles to the next Y. Turn right at the Y and go 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Road #2086 and go 1.2 miles to the trail head.

Trail comments: over half of this trail has grade of 15 degrees, some parts as steep as 30 degrees. This trail is listed as moderate but rivals other trails listed as difficult such as Mt Pilchuck and Heather Lake.

From:
First Name: Thad

::Thanks For The Report Thad. It's appreciated::