Hello everyone, this week, I want to tell you about a great hike. This hike is in the Olympic national Park area. The name of the hike is Royal basin, this hike is 14 1/2 miles round-trip to Royal Lake or 16 miles round-trip to the upper Royal basin.
Elevation is from 2550 to 5100 feet.
The map you want to use is Green trails number 136. Tyler Peak.
This is a great overnight backpack trip, or you can make it a long day hike if you hurry. This is a really beautiful alpine lake basin in Olympics. There are great views and the flowers are out in bloom. You'll find the lake is ice free and snow free, but it is very cold!
It's not a very difficult hike, it climbs gradually 6 miles and doesn't get steep until the last mile to the lake. There are a lot of creek crossings, but it isn't too bad. You start off on the Dungeness River Trail, and after mile go to the right to Royal basin.
If you're a good hiker or you're backpacking. You can go an extra mile and another 500 feet to reach the upper basin.
This is a great hike for a weekend, and it's highly recommended for backpackers. The trail is in great shape right now.
Northwest Forest Pass required to park in the large parking lot.
Permit required for backpacking.
Directions:
Take Hwy 101 north toward Sequim Bay State Park. Turn left right before reaching the park on Luella Road. Go 1.1 miles and turn left on Palo Alto Road. Follow this road, which turns into FR 28, for 6miles. Turn right on FR 2880 along the River. At a junction in 1.7 miles, turn left onto FR 2870 and continue another 6.5 miles. To the parking area.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Summer Washington Hiking Trail Ideas For You
This week, I want to give you a few choices. For some great hikes to consider this time of year:
Bandera Mountain on Snoqualmie Pass is a beautiful hike.
Noble Knob which is northeast of Mount Rainier national Park, has some great Meadows. Great views of the mountain and the gentle ascent, which is perfect for visitors and children.
Marmot pass on the Olympic Peninsula is a great old growth forest hike.
Up on the Mountain Loop Highway there is a good hike up to Goat Lake.
This is a good day hike, but there are also a lot of people that overnight. At this lake... Highly recommended.
Another area that doesn't get too much traffic, is the middle Fork Snoqualmie River, just outside of North Bend.
One hike that is a favorite of mine is near Leavenworth called fourth of July Creek. This hike has views, and it will give you a good workout. Lots of elevation gain. Well worth the trip for a day hike.
Hope you get a chance to summer to take these hikes. I highly recommend them all.
Bandera Mountain on Snoqualmie Pass is a beautiful hike.
Noble Knob which is northeast of Mount Rainier national Park, has some great Meadows. Great views of the mountain and the gentle ascent, which is perfect for visitors and children.
Marmot pass on the Olympic Peninsula is a great old growth forest hike.
Up on the Mountain Loop Highway there is a good hike up to Goat Lake.
This is a good day hike, but there are also a lot of people that overnight. At this lake... Highly recommended.
Another area that doesn't get too much traffic, is the middle Fork Snoqualmie River, just outside of North Bend.
One hike that is a favorite of mine is near Leavenworth called fourth of July Creek. This hike has views, and it will give you a good workout. Lots of elevation gain. Well worth the trip for a day hike.
Hope you get a chance to summer to take these hikes. I highly recommend them all.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Annette Lake #1019 Trail Report
Annette Lake 7/11/08
Arrived at 9:00, three parties ahead of us. Trail is clear and in good shape until about one hundred yards from the lake. We didn't really need cleats but they helped in spots. Fairly easy to get all the way to the lake. Lake is probably 90% melted. Bugs are pretty bad near the lake bring repellent. Didn't see anyone else while eating lunch at the lake but there were a few groups heading up as we headed down the trail.
This trail can get a little busy but really nice hike.
Annette Lake Hike Details
Arrived at 9:00, three parties ahead of us. Trail is clear and in good shape until about one hundred yards from the lake. We didn't really need cleats but they helped in spots. Fairly easy to get all the way to the lake. Lake is probably 90% melted. Bugs are pretty bad near the lake bring repellent. Didn't see anyone else while eating lunch at the lake but there were a few groups heading up as we headed down the trail.
This trail can get a little busy but really nice hike.
Annette Lake Hike Details
TrailFest 2008 in NorthBend This Weekend
The Washington Trails Association is having Trailfest 2008 this saturday!
This is a very fun way to meet other hikers and enjoy a day outdoors. Worth checking out they have some great activities planned.
Details at http://www.wta.org
Come to TrailsFest!
The great outdoors of Washington is calling! Come to TrailsFest, Saturday July 19, 9am - 4pm at Rattlesnake Lake near North Bend.
This outdoor extravaganza features clinics on everything from wilderness first aid to hiking with kids to backcountry cooking. Take a guided hike, tie a fly on, or climb a rock wall.
This is a very fun way to meet other hikers and enjoy a day outdoors. Worth checking out they have some great activities planned.
Details at http://www.wta.org
Come to TrailsFest!
The great outdoors of Washington is calling! Come to TrailsFest, Saturday July 19, 9am - 4pm at Rattlesnake Lake near North Bend.
This outdoor extravaganza features clinics on everything from wilderness first aid to hiking with kids to backcountry cooking. Take a guided hike, tie a fly on, or climb a rock wall.
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