Monday, June 30, 2008

Mountain Loop Highway is Open Again

If you are heading out over the 4th of July have a blast.

The Mountain Loop Highway is open between Darrington and Granite Falls again. I love that road, it gets you up into beautiful country. There are tons of great hikes in this area. Weekends can get a little busy but there is alot to see and do. Stop at the Verlot Ranger Station and get more info from them.

Even just as a nice day trip, it is well worth a trip. Most people drive it from south to the north. But I prefer taking I-5 to Arlington then head east do Darrington and then south on the Mountain Loop back to Seattle.

Have a safe and fun 4th!
~Mike

Friday, June 13, 2008

June Group Hikes with Issaquah Alps.org

You can usually go on these hikes unless they are full. visit issaquahalps.org or call the leader for more info ahead of time, don't just show up ;)

June 18, Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon MIDWEEK HIKE: Easy flower identification walk 1A*, 3 miles, 0 gain Steve Williams, 425-453-8997

June 21, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Tiger Mt.: East Tiger and Preston Trails , 10 miles, 2,900' gain Ron Howatson, 425-392-8344

June 21, Saturday, 9 a.m. Cougar Mt.: Newcastle to Licorice Fern via DeLeo Wall; car shuttle , 3.5 miles, 500' gain Scott Semans, 425-369-1725

June 22, Sunday, 1 p.m. FAMILY HIKE: exploring the west side of Tradition Plateau Adventure and Wetlands Trails; meet at Issaquah Library , 4 miles, 600' gain Dave Kappler, 425-392-3571

GREENWAY DAYS: June 28/29 June 28, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Cedar Butte: an easy hike to great views-with some history and geology , 5 miles, 900' gain Doug Simpson, 425-392-6660

June 29, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Little Si: , 5 miles, 1,300' gain Mary Nolan, 425-837-1535

June 29, Sunday, 1 p.m. Hike from Trails Center to Tradition Plateau , 6 miles, 600' gain Dave Kappler, 425-392-3571

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Upcoming Group Hikes @ issaquahalps.org

May 17 Tiger Mtn. 4-6 miles Saturday 10am Katharine Wismer 425-391-5995



May 18 Fuller Mountain 6 miles Sunday 9am Fred Zeitler 425-882-3435



May 23 friday 6-8pm Preston 1-2 miles Steve Williams 425-453-8997



May 24 Saturday 9am Squak Mountain 6 miles 1800' gain. Doug Simpson 425-392-6660



May 25 Sunday 9am Tiger Mountain West POOPoo pt. 11-12 miles 2500'gain, Tom Palm, 206-783-6005



May 26 Memorial Day - Tiger mountain 4-5 miles 1900' gain Mary Nolan 425-837-1535



Check out issaquahalps.org for details Visitors are usually welcomed.



Enjoy the Holiday Weekend! Lets kick off Hiking Season!