About us
https://www.meetup.com/north-end-hikes-and-walks-with-dogs/pages/Terms_of_Membership_Agreement/
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!
Featured event
END OF SUMMER HIKE AND POTLUCK PICNIC AND FUNDRAISER - River Meadows, Arlington
End of Summer Season Hike and Pot Luck
Cost $23 per person to pay for the picnic shelter and to chip in for annual Meet up Fees. Paypal or Zelle to: klosacco@msn.com Or cash/check at an upcoming walk. (if you are unable to come to this event, please consider contributing to the meet up fees by chipping in $15 - I am being charged at the end of August to continue hosting this meet up site.)
Guests are allowed, but must be paid for. Sorry, no children under 12 years of age.
This event will appear full, put yourself on the waitlist and once you have paid you will be added to the event. No refunds will be issued.
Once you are accepted into this event, please post in the comment section what you will bring to share.
I have until 2 weeks before to cancel this booking, so let me know if this does or does not work for you. I need at least ten attendees or i may cancel.
I have booked a picnic shelter at River Meadows Park in Arlington.
https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/facilities/facility/details/River-Meadows-Park-46
https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/routes-places/river-meadows-park
https://www.hikeoftheweek.com/2025/01/23/rivermeadowspark/
River Meadows Park is a great place for a nice hike that isn't too far out of town. It's about 15 minutes outside of Arlington. There are several miles of trails to explore — some of them are along the river and some are through the meadows and forest. There are campsites and yurts available if you
Meet at ten am for hike around park 1-2 hrs.
Lunch set up 11:30 ish
Come out for a hike in this beautiful area, and bring a picnic dish to share. We have until 2PM, so bring games if you just want to hang in the picnic area.
Group must clean-up after use.
Charges or ban on further use will be applied if clean-up does not occur.
No straw bales, egg tosses or water balloons.
No amplified music is allowed.
Pets must be on a leash at all times.
Driving Directions
From I-5 take SR530 east through Arlington; turn right onto Arlington Heights Road for 2 miles; bear right onto the Jordan Road. Follow Jordan Road for approximately 3 miles to park entrance on the right.
Upcoming events
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Edmonds Octoberfest Pet Parade
East end of Edmonds Civic Field, 251 7th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA, UShttps://edmondsrotary.com/oktoberfest/
# PET PARADE INFORMATION
2026 Pet Parade will be held during our Oktoberfest Festival at 2PM on Saturday, September 12th. Registration for each pet is $20. Registration runs from Noon till 1:30. There are four prize catagories;
- Cutest
- Best Behaved
- Best Costume
- Owner and Pet Look Alike
Guidelines;
- We welcome all well-mannered pets: Dogs, Cats, Birds, ETC,
- All pets must be leashed or contained.
- 6-foot maximum lead and NO retractable leashes.
- Owners are responsible for their pet's waste removal.
All proceeds go to Old Dog Haven (olddoghaven.org)
We want to thank these wonderful organizations who have generously donated the prizes for this year's Pet Parade:
- All the Best Pet Care
- Blue Collar Doghouse
- Fifth Avenue Animal Hospital
- Hippy Hounds
- Standing Strong Animal Massage
5 attendees
Sunday Morning Hike - Granite Lakes via Granite Creek Trail, North Bend, WA
North Bend Safeway, 460 SW Mt Si Blvd, North Bend, WA, USFor 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.4 attendees
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