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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!
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Spring Training - Stan’s Overlook, Rattlesnake Mtn, North Bend, WA
Rattlesnake Mountain Trail Head, SE 104th ST, 47.504693 N 121.883397 W, Snoqualmie, WA, USGet ready for hiking season. Progressively harder hikes to get in shape.
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. )MILEAGE: 4 miles RT (out and back)
Elevation Gain: about 1049 ft
Passes/Permit required: Discover Pass
Dogs allowed on leash/scoop the poopStan's Overlook is the first stop on the Rattlesnake Mountain Trail. A gentle hike with a nicely maintained trail. Start at Snoqualmie Point Park to access the trail. The trail is mostly wooded until you reach the overlook. At this point, there is a bench to sit at and enjoy the view of the horizon line.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/stans-overlook
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rattlesnake-mountainThe add a guest feature will be turned off. if you want to bring a guest, they must travel in the same car as you.
## Getting There
To Snoqualmie Point Park: take I-90 east to Exit 27. At the end of the off-ramp, go right and follow the road to the end. Go through the gate on the right to enter the trailhead. Straight ahead is a separate parking area for Snoqualmie Point.
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Tuesday Evening Walk - Animal Acres Park, Lake Forest Park, WA
Pfingst Animal Acres Park, Ne 178th St & 44th Ave Ne, Lake Forest Park, WA, USOur days are getting long, so we will be varying our Tuesday 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.Let's start at Animal Acres Park in Lake Forest Park and do a lap of it and then walk down to Blue Heron Park and back up. This is roughly a mile and a half (we can add more neighborhood walking if we want, or do another lap or two of the park) with 82 ft of Elevation Gain.
Nearly four acres of maintained meadow and tall, arching shade trees at Pfingst Animal Acres Park provide a lovely area for picnics or a nature walk. At the south edge of the park, McAleer Creek winds through a forested corridor with a good salmon viewing platform. This platform is used by local schools for annual salmon release events.
Blue Heron Park is a small (.50 acre) hidden gem at a busy intersection. Lush native landscaping gives way to a primitive pathway. Planting beds with an array of native drought–tolerant plants. Enjoy viewing the salmon in fall, winter or spring, watch for herons fishing for lunch.
The property was privately owned and commonly called "the stump farm" because former owners had cleared it and left the stumps standing. The park was purchased by the City of Lake Forest Park with Open Space bonds in 1989.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 the age of 12.
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Saturday Morning Hike - Cougar Mountain Ramble, Newcastle, WA
Cougar Mountain Park, Sky Country Trailhead, 7301 SE 166th Way SE, Bellevue, WA, USWalking in Winter. Normal winter weather will not cancel an event, but extreme cold, snow, high winds or torrential rain, will cause me to cancel completely or change what we do for safety's sake. Please check in the morning of the event to see what is happening. Arm yourself for seasonal weather swings. Please keep your RSVP up to date - even if you are on the waiting list.
Please remember to be kind and respectful to all members of this group as well as other people and dogs you meet along the way. Do not allow your dog go up to other dogs or people without permission from those people and dog owners. Be mindful of your dog’s whereabouts and manage accordingly for the safety and comfort of all.Distance: 4-6 miles RT
Elev. Gain : 500-800 ft
Path Type: dirt
Parking: parking lot at trailhead
Permits/Passes: none
Dogs: allowed on leash, poop must be scooped.Let’s do a monthly hike through Cougar Mountain. I will map out a different 4-6 mile route each month, starting at the Sky Country Trailhead. Let’s go explore.
Cougar Mountain Park has over thirty-five miles of trails winding through diverse habitats such as mature second-growth forests, streams and wetlands, cliffs, and nearby caves. While there are sweeping views of Lake Sammamish, the Cascades, Bellevue, Seattle, and beyond, there are areas of the park that are more remote from the sights and sounds of nearby urban development.
Although most of the trails at Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park are primarily for hikers, some trails allow horseback riding. Due to hazards from historical mining activities in the park, you must stay on the trails.### Park history
Read the Abridged history of Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/washington/cougar-mountain-regional-wildland-park--2
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