Saturday Morning Hike - Moss Lake Natural Area, Duvall, WA

Walking 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: 3-4 miles RT
Elev. Gain : 300 ft
Path Type: dirt
Parking: small parking lot at trailhead
Permits/Passes: none
Dogs: allowed on leash, poop must be scooped.

I spent an hour wandering through this park a couple of months ago. I read reports that a five mile loop can be made. So expect to walk about 2.5 - 5 ish miles depending on trail conditions.
https://youtu.be/umwT0m6y-LQ?si=SWtlIvn7aj_QXj1D

Located in the Cascade foothills, Moss Lake Natural Area is 372 acres of high-quality wetland and forested upland habitat with three miles of multi-use trails. The extensive 150-acre wetland includes the 40-acre sphagnum bog surrounding Moss Lake, decades-old beaver dams, and a cattail and spirea-fringed lake.
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreation/parks-recreation/king-county-parks/natural-working-lands/moss-lake
WTA has done some general trail maintenance in this beautiful neighborhood park. The site is extremely valuable from an ecological standpoint. I spent a day working on trail construction here about 11 years ago.
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/moss-lake
Directions:
From I-90 take Exit 22 (eastbound or westbound), and head north on Preston-Fall City Road. In downtown Fall City, follow signs at the main intersection to State Route 203 (Carnation-Duvall Road).
In 8.8 miles, north of Carnation, turn right on Northeast Stillwater Hill Road (which becomes Kelly Road Northeast). In 2 miles, bear right on Lake Joy Road Northeast, and at the fork 1.8 miles later, keep left on East Lake Joy Drive Northeast. In 0.7 mile, turn left on Northeast Moss Lake Road, which ends at the park in 0.5 mile.

There is a pit toilet and a paved parking lot for up to 16 cars or 10 cars and three buses.