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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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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.
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SATURDAY MORNING WALK - Snoqualmie Valley Trail, Snoqualmie, WA
Tokul Creek Trestle, Snoqualmie Valley Trail, Snoqualmie, WA, USSummer 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.
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.
The Snoqualmie Valley Trail offers the opportunity to get out and explore one of the most beautiful agricultural valleys in the region.
The trail meanders past working farms as well as preserved open space areas, and connects to the cross-state Palouse to Cascades Trail in Iron Horse State Park. Points of interest include Tolt-MacDonald Park, Meadowbrook Farm, Three Forks Natural Area and the Tokul Trestle.
The Tokul Creek Trestle is, according to a King County Parks report on its historical significance, “the highest and one of the longest and largest of the trestles on the former Everett branch of the (Milwaukee) Railroad, and the only one that is fit into a tightly curving contour in a steep drainage.”
Tokul Trestle - Savor Snoqualmie ValleyI am putting the mileage at 4 miles, but this is an out/back trail and we could go further or you can turn around earlier.
If it is a nice day, pack a lunch and after our walk we can go to the lower parking area of Snoqualmie Falls for a picnic. There is a park and walkway to the base of the falls.
Distance:4 miles RT
Elevation Gain: none
Parking: paved lot
Passes or Permits required:none
Dogs allowed on leash. poop must be scooped.
Humans must be vaccinated or masked.15 attendees
Sunday Morning Hike - Mt. Margaret, Snoqualmie Pass, WA
North Bend Safeway, 460 SW Mt Si Blvd, North Bend, WA, USTHIS WILL BE WEATHER AND FIRE DEPENDENT. WE WANT THE VIEWS FOR REWARD. We may swap this one for,the granite lakes hike scheduled in September if conditions aren’t great.
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.
Mount Margaret sits just outside the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and mostly follows an old logging road. It has incredible views to north and east and a bounty of berries in the late summer and fall.
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-margaret
Mileage: 5.5-6 miles RT.
Elevation Gain: about 2000 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
Take I-90 east, and exit 54 southeast of Snoqualmie Pass and head north and then east on the frontage road which is on the north side of the freeway. Take Forest Road 4832 east to Road 4934, then drive a half-mile northeast on 4934 to the trailhead. Distance from I-90 is about 4.5 miles.2 attendees
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