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For dog owners it is important to realize that not all parks are open to our four-legged friends. it is sometimes hard for dog owners to believe but not everyone loves dogs. We are, in fact, in the minority when compared with our non-dog-owning neighbors. As such, rules can change rapidly to ban dogs from even more of our public parks. It doesn't take a referendum or a ballot count for "NO DOGS" signs to appear overnight.
So make sure your dog is a good citizen on the trail - don't bother other hikers and pick up after him - and you will be embarking on a passion that will last a lifetime.
Get fit - grab a leash and hit the trail!
Bevorstehende Events (4+)
Alles ansehen- Saturday Morning Walk/Hike - Big Gulch Trail, MukilteoMukilteo Library - Sno-Isle Libraries, Mukilteo, WA
Summer walks and hikes are starting earlier to beat the heat and the crowds. At this time of year, remember sun screen, water for yourself and dogs, as well, bug spray is a good idea. Never plan to leave your dog in the car while you run errands before/after or stop for lunch.
Please keep your RSVP up to date - even if you are on the waiting list.
Big Gulch Trail is a 2.6 mile out and back trail located near Mukilteo, Washington that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This trail can be muddy (although it seems to be much improved) so wear appropriate footwear.
Big Gulch — Washington Trails Association (wta.org)
Big Gulch─ Explore Mukilteo’s deep ravines – HIke of the Week
BIG GULCH TRAIL - 45 Photos & 12 Reviews - Hiking - Mukilteo, WA - YelpDistance: 2.5-3 miles
Elev. Gain : 311 ft
Path Type: dirt (mud)- some boardwalks over the muddy area
Parking: library parking lot
Permits/Passes: none
Dogs: allowed on leash, poop must be scooped, no bags left behind.
No children under 12 years old. - Sunday Morning Hike - Granite Lakes via Granite Creek Trail, North Bend, WANorth Bend Safeway, North Bend, WA
For those wanting a more back country, alpine experience. Please come prepared to sweat. We will be starting early as most of these trails are quite popular.
Come prepared with water and snacks (lunch for the longer ones) for you and your dog, proper hiking footwear, winter season - traction for your shoes (YakTrax) hiking pole(s) advised, summer season - sunscreen, and bug spray.
Attendance will be limited, so please honor your RSVP or update it as early as you can so somebody else can attend. )Excessive heat will cancel this hike. Please check in the evening before or before you head out in the morning.
Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes — Washington Trails Association
Granite Creek courses through the gorge between Mailbox Peak and Russian Butte. Ascend through the creek’s ravine, immersed in mountain rainforest, alongside whitewater rapids, waterfalls, wildflowers, and mushrooms, while you take in majestic views of the mountains of the Middle Fork valley.Mileage: 8.8 miles RT.
Elevation Gain: about 2270 ft
Passes/Permit required: NW Forest Pass
Dogs allowed on leash/scoop the poopThe add a guest feature will be turned off. if you want to bring a guest, they must travel in the same car as you.
Carpooling suggested. leave in the comments if you can drive or want to be a passenger.
Meet at North Bend Safeway to caravan/carpool to trailhead.
## Getting There
Driving Directions
From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 34. Turn left onto 468th Ave SE and follow it 0.6 miles to the junction with SE Middle Fork Road. Turn right and follow SE Middle Fork Road 2.1 miles, until reaching a fork. Stay to the right on Lake Dorothy Road, and pass the Granite Creek Connector trailhead 0.7 miles later, on your right. 2.2 miles farther, just before the bridge across the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, reach a driveway to your right, which leads to the Granite Creek trailhead. The trailhead has parking for 37 vehicles (2 disabled spaces). A privy and kiosk with a map are at the parking area. There is overflow parking along FR 56, opposite the trailhead, for 14 vehicles.Nicht offen - Walk on Wednesday - Horizon View Park, Lake Forest ParkHorizon View Park, Lake Forest Park, WA
Our days are getting long, so we will be varying our Wednesday walks. Check in each week to see where we will be meeting.
Also, in case of inclement weather, check this site to verify if this is still happening or has been cancelled. i tend to wait until late afternoon to decide as the weather often changes.Located at the highest point in Lake Forest Park, Horizon View Park has meadows and fields for active recreation and remote areas for quiet contemplation. One paved pathway wanders through a wooded natural area. Another wraps around the reservoir of City of Seattle that is within the 8.4 acre park. The park is a great place to walk your dog, go for a jog, have a picnic, meet up with your team, take your toddler on a pretend train ride or play on the park‘s climbing structure.
We can also walk over to the Abbey View Memorial Park.Plan on 2-3 miles, and about an hour to an hour and a half walking tme.
As always, dogs on leash, scoop the poop, no childen under the age of 12.
