North End Hikes and Walks with Dogs

Welcome to our Spring Season. Weather conditions can be unpredictable. Please check in the morning of the event to see if event is happening as planned or if time or venue has changed. Dress for changing weather conditions. Please keep your RSVP up to date - even if you are on the waiting list.

Please familiarize yourself with the posted hike before you sign up so that you know what you are getting into and can come prepared.
Participation will be limited per rules of the trails and comfort level of host, so be courteous and only RSVP if you intend to show up.

Dogs must be leashed and poop scooped. (No bags left behind)

Thought this might be appropriate with Valentine’s Day coming up. This is a nice hike through some great old growth for trees, around heart lake. I have seen swans on the lake and eagles perching on the dead wood in the lakes.
Trail can be narrow in spots, a little roots in others and probably muddy.
Please wear appropriate footwear.
Otherwise it is a pretty simple hike.
Meet in the designated parking area, there is a privy available.

Passes, permits, parking fees: none
Distance : 3 miles
Elevation. Gain: minimal. (There is one small section with an uphill)
Information links: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/anacortes-community-forest-lands

From I-5, take Exit 230 for Highway 20 and head west for 10 miles, then turn left to stay on Highway 20. Staying straight on the Highway 20 Spur takes you into the city of Anacortes.

Turn right onto Campbell Lake Road and drive about one and a half miles along the lake. Turn right onto Heart Lake Road--note that the sign for this turn can be hard to read, so look for the Mount Erie Grocery and take the road to the right of the store.

Less than a mile from the grocery store, pass the parking lot for Mount Erie and Sugarloaf on your right. Within a quarter mile, the parking lot for Heart Lake is on your left--turn into the large graveled lot and pick a spot!

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 little late, you should be able to catch up as dogs are taking care of their business the first 5-10 minutes.

Starting at Sherwood Elemenary, lets wander the streets of Woodway to my secret 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 children under 12 years of age.