tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9601503225559966742008-08-16T18:54:15.144-07:00M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-46688807213047867262008-08-16T18:52:00.000-07:002008-08-16T18:54:15.155-07:00

Still great pictures and interesting to take a look at. I enjoyed them. Take a look: http://wadayhikes.blogspot.com/

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Precaution and Be On The Look Out if you are on the Pacific Crest Trail This Month! ============================================ I received the following email alert today and am passing it on to you. =========================================== Dear Michael, I am writing to ask for your help. Almost a year ago my mother (a 62 year old retired school teacher) was held against her will and raped

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-11461890992997740672008-07-30T10:35:00.000-07:002008-07-30T10:57:21.441-07:00

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,

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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

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-7493955780627107472008-07-16T15:38:00.000-07:002008-07-16T15:44:25.607-07:00

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

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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.

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-1070363562223734682008-06-30T11:13:00.000-07:002008-06-30T11:18:55.413-07:00

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,

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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-

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-70793253172092165042008-05-15T14:00:00.000-07:002008-05-15T14:11:09.306-07:00

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

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-86369521506443782742008-04-10T14:02:00.000-07:002008-04-10T14:03:55.133-07:00

::visit website for more details www.issaquahalps.org :: April 13, 9am Tiger Mountain Westside Traverse - Chirico to PooPoo Point 9.5 miles with 2500' elevation gain. Tom Palm 2067836005 Apri 19, 9:30am Cougar Mountain Redtown to Longview 7 miles with 1500' gain. Denis Harney 206 545-2829 April 20, 9:30am Cougar Mountain Sky country to Longview 6 miles with 850' elevation gain Fred

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-50556522100006164082008-03-30T22:01:00.000-07:002008-03-30T22:08:48.565-07:00

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M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-31720473180588777942008-03-17T12:23:00.000-07:002008-03-17T12:31:56.643-07:00

Darrington, Wa Old Sauk trail #728 Mar 15th This trailhead is close to Darrington. It is a great early spring little hike through the forest and woods along the river. The trail is in good shape this spring, nothing too hard to get over and the trail is pretty easy to follow. Only a few patches of snow. There are a few trees over the track but nothing to worry about. If you are looking

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-87743137880143648722008-03-07T12:21:00.000-08:002008-03-07T12:24:45.666-08:00

Hi; Everyone is talking about the government changing the law that bans guns in our national parks. I put up a quick 2 minute survey to see what you think. Should they start letting people carry loaded guns in National Parks?? I think the current law has worked fine for many years but I want to know what you think. Take the 2 minute survey here National Park Firearm Ban SURVEY

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-22606487705173146232008-02-27T14:09:00.000-08:002008-02-27T14:11:35.500-08:00

Heybrook Lookout trail #1070 Index,WA Sunday Late Morning Quick hike up to the lookout and back. Total trail time 2 hours 15 minutes. Only one blowdown. The trail has seen some use the snow was packed down quite well. Very easy to stay on the trail. About 3 feet of Snow near the lookout but it was pretty easy to walk on and was not very icy. More Trail Details- Heybrook Lookout

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-29751323251226984482008-02-27T14:07:00.000-08:002008-02-27T14:09:41.485-08:00

North Bend Region - good access - can be crowded on weekend afternoons. Good hike this time of year. Easy parking in the lot. Only a couple of downed trees on the trail. Lots of snow at higher elevations about 5 feet at the top. A little icy but not too bad. Don't hike in Tennis Shoes and if you have those newfangled Yak Trax, Highly recommended especially on the way back down. Real

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Weekends through April. 1.2 miles in about 2 hours Snowshoes provided for $1. Walk with a park ranger and learn to snowshoe and listen as the rangers talk about winter on Mount Rainier and how life adapts. Limited to 25 people per trip. 8years old or older. 12:30 and 2:30pm walks. Sign up sheet is at Jackson visitor center one hour before the hike. (360)569-2211 http://www.nps.gov/

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Sunday Feb 17 9 a.m. Middle Fork Snoqualmie river. 6 mile easy pace hike meeting in Issaquah at 9 a.m. Issaquah Alps club issaquahalps.org Check website for more details. Fred Zeitler 425-882-3435 ------------------------ Monday Feb 18 10:30 a.m. Highpoint Trailhead on Tiger Mountain 3 short hikes in Bill Longwell's honor. Check issaquahalps.org for more details. -------------------

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-9629238427642326172008-02-06T15:58:00.000-08:002008-02-06T16:02:28.504-08:00

Some possible group hikes to take in February. These are with the issaquahalps.org club. Check out their website for further details and for requirements. Have fun, they are a great club. Saturday, February 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tiger Mt.-Lake Bus Rd, Big Tree, Swamp Loop 2B*, 3-5 miles, 150' gain Steve Williams, 425-453-8997 Sunday, February 17, 9 a.m. Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trail: this trail

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-6207281219087918012008-01-25T13:25:00.000-08:002008-01-25T13:28:20.834-08:00

Upcoming hikes : These are with issaquahalps.org visitors are welcome but check out the website for further details and what you need to bring. A call is also welcome. Sunday, January 27, 11 a.m. Cougar Mt.: loop hike from Sky Country TH to Anti Aircraft Peak with stop at grate-covered mine shaft [slow pace] 2B*, 4 miles, 550' gain Fred Zeitler, 425-882-3435 Saturday, February 2, 9 a.m.

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-14674588448037644892008-01-22T20:50:00.000-08:002008-01-22T20:53:43.268-08:00

Last year our trails suffered some major damage from storms. Mount Rainier was hit hard but with a lot of volunteer help. Many of the trails were reopened after quick repair work and some major road reconstruction. This winter so far we have escaped any major damage. Other than the usual trees downed by wind and snow. It is looking good but remember we still have damage from 3 years ago to

M Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960150322555996674.post-81615177140118280792008-01-19T17:38:00.000-08:002008-01-19T18:08:02.454-08:00

I am going to start a weekly blog here for Washington State hikers. All the latest trail news from around the state. Be sure and visit the website for nearly 300 pages of Washington State Hiking Trail info.

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