What we’re about
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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!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Walk on Wednesday - Lynnwood Golf Course Chip TrailCollege Place Middle School, Lynnwood, 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.
We start promptly at 7PM, if you are running a bit late you should be able to catch up to us as dogs are taking care of their business at the start.The Golf Course Trail is a combination soft and hard surface off-road pedestrian trail around the perimeter of the Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course. A portion of the trail winds through the Edmonds Community College campus.
Plan on 2-3 miles, and about an hour to an hour and a half walking time.
As always, dogs on leash, scoop the poop, no children under the age of 12.
Meet at College Place middle school, near the baseball field.
- SATURDAY MORNING HIKE - Hoypus Hill, Deception PassCornet Bay Boat Ramp, Oak Harbor, 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.
Take a walk in the forest of huge trees, the quiet side of Deception Pass.
Deception Pass State Park - Hoypus Point — Washington Trails Association (wta.org)Distance: 6.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 600 ft
Parking: paved lot
Passes or Permits required: Discover Pass required
Dogs allowed on leash. poop must be scooped.
Humans must be vaccinated or masked.Take I5 north to Mt Vernon, take exit 230. At the freeway off ramp turn left onto Highway 20 west, follow this for 18 miles to Deception Pass. Continue another mile. There will be a stoplight at the main entrance to Deception Pass State Park, which is on the right. You will turn left at the stoplight onto Coronet Bay Road. If coming north on Highway 20 from Oak Harbor the turn will be on your right. Follow Coronet Bay Road to its end at the marina, 1.4 miles from the stoplight. There is plenty of parking and restrooms available. The trail starts at the road closure. Note: the marina is popular with boaters in the summer.
- 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.Not open
