tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359101376016815082024-03-13T22:37:17.822-07:00Adventures in HikingMy wife, Erica and I moved to Washington state just before Thanksgiving 2010. This will serve to catalogue our adventures throughout the Pacific Northwest. Come along for the ride!
Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35910137601681508.post-21782231019284216252021-04-07T21:54:00.001-07:002021-04-07T21:54:02.858-07:00Tulip Town 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-16DWjs9xJkE/YG6LTaE3XNI/AAAAAAAB8Iw/1RFVgqwhfeMdEFvIKJC5J7KUResfUv5ZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1356" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-16DWjs9xJkE/YG6LTaE3XNI/AAAAAAAB8Iw/1RFVgqwhfeMdEFvIKJC5J7KUResfUv5ZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC_0028.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rZ0YMIAL9r0/YG6LTYoJ4TI/AAAAAAAB8I0/OCynDYOmQqI20Y8AYoCEgMBdwIws7FnZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1356" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rZ0YMIAL9r0/YG6LTYoJ4TI/AAAAAAAB8I0/OCynDYOmQqI20Y8AYoCEgMBdwIws7FnZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC_0031.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It's the smaller of the two tulip farms in Mt. Vernon, but also had better prices. For going up with two kids it was the best option and the perfect size for walking and looking at flowers to whine ratio. Not all of the blooms were bloomed, but enough were and the day was gorgeous enough, that it worked out well. 8/10 would return for their fall events.<p></p>Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35910137601681508.post-71421933162330649152019-12-03T14:54:00.000-08:002019-12-03T14:54:04.063-08:00Olney Falls on Nov 30<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over the holiday weekend I really wanted to get the family out for a hike. It's been cold here so we haven't stretched our legs properly in a while. Eric was working but I decided he would be joining us too. So we needed a. short drive b. short hike c. not popular . We were racing<br /><br />I decided on Olney Falls, which is in Startup and not too far from Wallace Falls. We were racing the setting sun. The trail head is just a gate on a logging road but we were able to fit two vehicles out of the way directly at the gate. There is also a pull off further back along the road that could fit more cars. You don't need a pass for this, since you're on logging property but you are allowed access. We saw two bikers returning from a trip up to Wallace Lake and otherwise we were alone.</div>
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The hike is all gravel road and flat until the end. Once you reach the second gate it's either all uphill or all downhill. The trail is wide with good footing. Our friend with us had thinner soles on her sneakers and could feel the large road gravel underfoot. Not enough to be totally painful, but definitely noticeable.<br />
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There were lovely peekaboo views of the surrounding peaks.<br />
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We reached Olney Falls without much incident. You hear it before you see it. Eric had done this trail back in June and found it lackluster, but the water flow was much greater on this trip. Don't do it in the summer if you want impressive falls. It needs a bit of rainy season to be worthwhile but I could see this being a great winter hike in general.<br />
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We returned in the dark but with enough ambient light of dusk that pulling out cell phone flashlights weren't necessary. Plus the footing is secure enough to be traversed in the dark. It was lovely, cold and relatively short at 3 miles round trip.<br />
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<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35910137601681508.post-392915545429136822019-12-02T14:44:00.001-08:002019-12-02T14:44:29.857-08:00Oxbow Trail Middle Fork Snoqualmie from October 6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Back at the beginning of October I had a weekend day where Eric was working a weekend and I wanted to get out with the kids. The weather was fantastic through most of October and it felt like a waste to not get the kids into nature. Since we were visiting a friend out in the Snoqualmie region, I picked something that felt pretty kid friendly for me solo parenting and was a short drive from my friend's house.</div>
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This trail did not disappoint in the slightest! The falls colors were pretty near peak and the sky had just wisps of clouds. Since the last time I'd been out on the Middle Fork Snoqualmie road, they have <i>paved</i> it! I was pleasantly surprised. I did park at the first lot I saw and wished I hadn't when I realized that the pit toilet was at the second lot. <br />
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Oxbow Loop Trail is exactly what it promises, a loop. There's very little trail that you traverse twice, which is nice mentally with little kids.<br />
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There's also some great views along the trail!<br />
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And little benches made from the fallen trees that the girls absolutely loved.<br />
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<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35910137601681508.post-8587601534953887752019-08-18T23:17:00.000-07:002019-08-18T23:17:15.493-07:00Bridal Veil Falls Revisit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We headed out to Bridal Veil Falls with another former coworker/longtime friend who had come to visit. I forgot how rough the climbing is on this hike. K handled everything like a champ. H preferred to be carried, and thank goodness for carriers. Oddly, the photos are in backwards order. I'm gonna let it slide. I took no photos on the way back, I was enjoying not struggling on the trail like I had on the way up.<br />
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We had a nice siesta at the falls with snacks, enjoying the white noise of the falling water and the view across the valley.<br />
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It was a cooler day and while the parking lot was busy, we got there mid-afternoon on a Sunday and we had no trouble finding a parking spot in the main lot.<br />
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Kids need to stand on rocks. It's apparently a thing. And what big sister does, little sister must also do.<br />
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<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35910137601681508.post-63136427474841659612019-08-18T23:10:00.000-07:002019-08-18T23:10:41.745-07:00Barclay LakeThis is another <a href="https://amyhikespnw.blogspot.com/2011/08/barclay-lake-2nd-try-success.html" target="_blank">repeat</a> hike, but it's also been so long that I'm not minding traversing the same trails. Plus, a lot of the hikes we did, especially with family or friends, were also good ones for kids.<br />
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I was tasked with picking a hike out for Eric's coworkers to join us on. Since we were all coming from the Everett area, I picked a hike out along Rte 2, Barclay Lake! The elevation gain is minimal and the total mileage roundtrip is about 4.4. Easy for Kaylee, and given the fact it wasn't steep, easy to carry Hazel. You do need a Northwest Forest Pass, or you can pay a $5 day use fee at the trail head.<br />
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The trail undulates along, sometimes in this clearer forest type of landscape, other times you're fighting past summer plant growth that wants to take over the trail.<br />
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<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35910137601681508.post-37790438919567897242019-07-27T23:33:00.001-07:002019-07-27T23:33:30.145-07:00Twin Falls Natural Area<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Our longtime friends Amy and Tom were in the area for a work function and asked if we would take them on a hike! We were very excited to show them a classic. Since we were bringing kids, and the group fitness level was not very high, I picked Twin Falls. <a href="https://amyhikespnw.blogspot.com/2011/01/twin-falls-state-park.html" target="_blank">Last time Eric and I were here</a>, it was winter and there was snow in the air. It was nice to experience this hike in warmer weather and the kids appreciated the ability to wade in the water where it was safe.</div>
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There's lots of good adventuring boulders for the kids to clambor over under the watchful eye of adults. There's not too much to say about this hike. It undulates and slowly climbs until nearer to the falls where you start to switchback and really put on the elevation gain of the hike. It's definitely easy for kids and folks who aren't as fit. You just take your time and rest.<br />
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And of course the views are spectacular. The above photo is the peekaboo view from the first lookout point you reach.<br />
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And there were lots of good spots to get down to the river with plenty of protected pools where kids could cool off in the water. We enjoyed our brief respite here.<br />
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And then we enjoyed a great late lunch/early dinner in Snoqualmie in sight of Mt. Si!<br />
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Today we went up to Anacortes and Deception Pass for some good old tidepooling. The girls are the perfect age for it and the weather was looking like it'd be perfect too. Without super planning things, we'd also arrived at or near low tide, which was perfect.<br />
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We first went to Rosario Beach but people were parking way up the road in so I turned around and went back to Bowman Bay. It's a shorter walk from Rosario, technically, but I like the walk better from Bowman. The trail does require supervision with little kids, but we kept the kids to the uphill side and prepped them about trail safety where cliffs are present. <br />
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You quickly gain height above the bay and are treated to beautiful views north of Deception Pass.<br />
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There were lots of kayakers in the bay exploring the rocky outcroppings.<br />
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When hiking with kids be prepared for pauses for in depth exploration. Here, Hazel is exploring a tree root in the path. Our hikes aren't reaching for a destination, but enjoying the journey. Having this mindset keeps things from feeling like you need to keep moving. Let them explore.<br />
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Standing on the start of Rosario Head looking back toward Bowman Bay.<br />
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On Rosario Beach the sand is large grain sand/tiny tiny tiny pebbles. There is also an excellent spot where you can walk near tidepools. There is an established trail that you can follow to minimize the impact from frequent feet traversing the rock.<br />
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Today K learned about nematocysts and how when you touch an open anemone and it feels sticky, that's the anemone trying to sting you. The nematocysts are like little harpoons but they can't quite pierce human skin (on fingers, lips might be a different case) so it just feels slightly sticky rather than harmful.<br />
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=Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35910137601681508.post-38574169729415682642019-06-17T07:54:00.000-07:002019-06-17T07:54:28.131-07:00Meadowdale Beach ParkWe weren't able to get out for much hiking in Michigan, and after 4.5 years we have moved back to the PNW, this time with two kids in tow.<br /><br />We flew in on Father's Day, yesterday, landing just before 9am local time. After letting the kids get settled in our temporary apartment, we opted to get them outside to stretch their legs and see some quintessential sights.<br />
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After a 4.5 hour flight we didn't want a long drive and K had requested that we go to the beach. Meadowdale Beach Park was perfect. Parking can be tight as it's limited and it was Father's Day but we lucked out and a family was returning as we got there and so we got a spot directly in the lot. The hike isn't long, just over a mile, but it's mostly downhill to start with a wide gravel path. There are 85 steps put in by an enterprising Eagle Scout. I do believe there is wheelchair and more accessible paths down at the bottom but I'm not sure on the directions to that specialized lot.<br /><br />There's lots to see and the path down is lined with Salmonberry bushes, which right about now are ripening! K's school for Kindergarten and 1st grade in Michigan was very outdoor and environmental science focused and one of her classmates gifted her a kids nature journal. We plan on continuing that ESP learning with our hikes out here and I'll probably work in our education to this blog. So expect it to become more kid focused. We'll be doing less technical hikes as we want H, the three year old, to navigate the trail on her own as much as possible.<br /><br />I think that's enough background ;) Onward!<br />
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K had some chaco like sandals, Eric was in sneaker, H had flip flops with a heel and I was in flip flops. While doing this walk down and up is possible in flip flops (as I did it), I would honestly recommend at least a more secure sandal. There are some steep inclines and having a solid tread and fit to your foot will make your steps more confident.<br />
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Not going to lie, I took a big deep breath as we stepped into the tall forest canopy and just felt at home and at peace. I've missed this area of the country.<br />
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The kids were fascinated by the giant tree stumps left over from logging (there's even evidence of it in the notches cut into the trees)<br />
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There's little streams for exploring that come down into the gulch and feed into the larger stream that becomes an estuary.<br />
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There were lots of families there for us to walk with and explore.<br />
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Down at the bottom, just after the ranger house. Accessible parking is near here and the path becomes paved. You can apply for access and get a gate code if you require a more accessible way to the beach. Note, the beach itself is not modified for accessibility. It has sand, driftwood and larger rounded pebbles.<br />
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A grate covers the estuary stream that feeds into the sound. This allows humans to use the same tunnel as the stream. We walk on top, and the salmon that come up this stream can move unimpeded under the railway.<br />
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The tunnel under the train tracks.<br />
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The ceiling is low!<br />
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The estuary stream empties into the sound right on the beach, which allows for some neat ecological exploring! There's lots of driftwood and a couple picnic tables for ample seating, even with crowds! The stream is great for wading for the kids and the beach itself has a gentle grade and minimal waves.<br />
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We found lots of crab molts in several sizes, as well as a few larger legs from someone's meal.<br />
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H was not entirely thrilled about the texture of the eelgrass and seaweed but slowly gained confidence.<br />
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K is showing off her find. There's some kelp/brown algae (I haven't been able to identify it further, but it's kelp or a <i>Fucus spp.</i> maybe <i>Fucus vesiculosus</i>)<br />
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Barnacles and small snails on many rocks that K picked up. We also taught that you can pick up and look, but always put the animals back in their home.<br />
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This is some kind of red epiphytic algae on common eelgrass. From what I'm finding, identification requires a microscope though, so you'll get best common guesses from me.<br />
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The salmonberries were pretty picked over, but I was able to find a few that were ripe and ready. This led to a chorus of "I want more berries!" from H, which we indulged later at the grocery store, much to her delight.<br />
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<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35910137601681508.post-91042193273921821402015-06-20T17:46:00.000-07:002015-06-20T17:46:13.403-07:00After a hiatus.... Seven Ponds Nature CenterWell, a lot has changed. My husband accepted a new job with General Motors, just north of Detroit Michigan. We moved there as of March 2015 and are about to move into our new home! While the web address of this blog is no longer accurate as we're not in the PNW anyway (SAD AMY) I still fully intend to get out and explore and hike! Today, we did just that!<br /><br />Our new house is just minutes away from a small nature preserve called Seven Ponds Nature Center. They have hiking/walking trails and a beautiful little indoor exploration center with a lot of hands on activities! It was perfect for our now almost 3 year old. She had a blast at this place. It was easy walking and we did 1.7 miles in just under an hour. She walked over half of that! Go kiddo! It was awesome to see her so excited about the animals we got to see on the trail!<br />
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She found a perfect sized walking stick!</div>
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Tired little girl. She passed out in the car on the way home. Soon we'll be able to come here all the time! We're over an hour away now, but next week we'll be only 10 minutes away! We've already got our membership!</div>
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To get to Guemes Island you have to take a small little ferry from Anacortes.
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We got to the ferry landing during their lunch break and had about an hour to kill (but we were 2nd in line!) so the kiddo and I explored the nearby beach.
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She was enthusiastic about reaching the water but was less than pleased about the muck she encountered thanks to the low tide.
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The hike is called Guemes Mountain Trail. It's 3 miles from the ferry landing, with barely enough space for 4 cars (but does have a bike rack). Since the hike was fairly short, you could easily lengthen it by parking in the free parking on Anacortes and walking onto the ferry and just hiking to the trailhead. If you take a car, even though it's a quick drive, gas up on the mainland, gas runs about a dollar more per gallon on the island.
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The trail starts off in typical green green PNW forest and then just constantly climbs up and up.
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Once again, I had worn the kidlet out enough that she passed out snoring as soon as we started up the trail. I really enjoyed the solitude on this trail and the freedom to take my own pace to get up without feeling like I was holding Eric back.
The forest soon changed as the evergreens became less prominent. The path was starting to get sunnier too, which was rough as the temperatures were hitting the 80s F! I had the forethought to use sunscreen and bring lots of water.
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It's that time of year where some plants have creepy levels of caterpillars crawling out of webby pockets on branches.
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After a little over a mile, the summit (I told you it was short ;D )
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Mount Baker was easily seen, in fact the views were pretty spectacular. It wasn't quite 360 deg views but it certainly came close. I just wish there wasn't so much of a haze on Canada and the Olympics.
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Flowers were blooming on the summit. It was gorgeous and hot.
The haze on Canada.
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Looking west over the San Juan Islands.
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Kiddo woke up at the summit and was pointing out the water that was everywhere around us.
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Looking south/southwest to the Olympics.
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And back down we go!
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Trail map
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We had to wait for the ferry once again and with the tide a bit higher, we rolled around on the grass and then went down to the beach. This side was considerably less mucky. The kiddo wanted to go swimming but brrr, the water was too cold!
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We even saw a river otter!
All in all it was a great hike and a good leg stretcher, short and sweet. It also seems like a good one to do on a clear winter day. I doubt that trail gets snow and in general it's described as good all season hiking. I highly recommend it! Just make sure you check the ferry schedule, unless you don't care about waiting. I was delayed from my original plan, but it really didn't matter in the end.
Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35910137601681508.post-75694593864185967082014-05-17T22:32:00.002-07:002014-05-17T22:32:55.616-07:00May 12 2014 Lord HillOnce again, hiking took a back burner as I got a new job with baby and trying to ride plus trying to get housework done on weekends and a weekly gaming night... well, you get the picture. I'm back to being home with the kiddo, and with the weather getting nicer I decided to start hiking during the week if possible.
On monday, I decided on a spur of the moment trip to Lord Hill. I wanted to see if the kiddo would tolerate the pack better now that she's a bit older. Plus, since she's getting heavier, hauling her around would be good for me! I've also got a fitbit now so I'm tracking my steps every day and really want to make goal.
Monday was a beautiful day. The bugs were minimal in the park, which is nice because as summer goes on the bugs get TERRIBLE here.<br />
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I started the hike around 11:30 ish, after spending the morning at Lake Tye park (and doing a circuit around the lake). The kiddo pretty much immediately fell asleep in the pack. Score!
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Gorgeous, lush green PNW forest is pretty characteristic for Lord Hill. We (I met another mom and her little girl) took the path to the southern view point. We had gorgeous views east and west!
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As you can see, the kiddo was pretty firmly passed out. She did wake up soon after this picture because a man at the viewpoint was ringing a bell and chanting some sort of prayer. It was definitely a peaceful place to do such a thing!
With a quick push through a scraggly path to the other side, you could get a view looking west.
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The colors were spectacular. On my way home I also snagged a couple pictures of Mount Pilchuck and Three Fingers!
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I love that this is so close to home!
This hike was really nice. It's good for a quick leg stretcher and Lord Hill Park offers quite the selection of trails so you can go as long or as short as you'd like! Plus, since it's multi-use, I get multiple levels of enjoyment on its trails (especially with the horse!)
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Last August we decided to attempt Mount Pilchuck with the kidlet in the hiking pack. Enjoy the photos!
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It was a gorgeous day, as you can see!
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The Kidlet was not quite so amused, but was tolerant. After all, new things to see!
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We hit clouds right away. It kept things cool, which was nice. The trail was very busy.
1 mile! Brutal.
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But the kidlet is riding in style!
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Peekaboo views!
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Hello there parking lot... really gives you an appreciation for how much climbing you've done...
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Into the scrubbier zone.
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Rocks up ahead.
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Hiking up into the clouds.
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Ooof.
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It was so pretty up here.
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We stopped to have lunch because kidlet was getting fussy. Our lunch spot had really nice views.
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But since the kidlet was getting fussy and tired, we decided to head back down. We'd reached a respectable height, even if it wasn't the summit and felt accomplished enough. Thankfully the kidlet slept all the way down the mountain.
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Kidlet got her first fat lip back at the car. awww.
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In addition to Eric and the kidlet, we also had a little dog named Ying whose human parents were going snowboarding. Our friends, Cortney and Dave also brought two of their fur children, Minnie and Mandy. It was a gorgeous day today, with temperatures in the low to mid 50s and clear skies. Mount Si was looming as we drove to the trailhead.<br />
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The trailhead is little more than an extended bus turnaround and was PACKED to bursting this gorgeous weekend day.<br />
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You can divide the trail into 3 parts, each of them a mile. You start off with a gentle grade through DNR land on a wide track that's basically an unpaved road. The second growth forest reaches up around you and the air is fresh and clean.<br />
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At the first major intersection you turn right and the road picks up grade. Suddenly our thighs were burning, but we'd experienced nothing at that point. After a mile of midgrade, the trail to the falls took off to the right again.<br />
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This is when the switchbacks started. The trail is new and it's pretty awesome, but it does cross rock screes. You're not scrambling, but you also can't ignore where you're stepping. The dogs were having a ball, the kidlet, on the other hand, had decided just before mile three that she was done being carried by Dad and would only tolerate Mom.<br />
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Anyway, the switchbacks on the exposed mountainside quickly had us pulling off jackets in the sun, though it got chilly quickly once we were back under the trees. The switchbacks were terrible and once the kidlet woke up and I could trade her back to my husband it felt like I was LEAPING up the mountain! Man, that feeling, that sudden lessening of almost 20 pounds was super inspirational for me to want to lose more weight. Though I know the effect won't be dramatic, I have already lost 20 and realizing that I was hiking with that extra weight 2 years ago and knowing now that I move so much easier without that extra bulk just reminds me how far I've come.<br />
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Yesterday on the radio, I learned of how our current weather patterns were keeping the cold air close to the ground in the low elevations and causing this thick, pea soup fog that's been prevalent for the past couple of days. Now, I've been getting sick of this fog. We keep getting told that we'll have sunshine in the afternoon but it never burns off. Apparently, it's due to this inversion (we're also in a burn ban since the extra particles make the fog worse) Cliff Mass, a weather professor at University of Washington, said on NPR that if we could only get to higher elevations, we'd have the warmer blanket of air that's holding this cold air in place and not only that, it'd be sunny!<br />
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Those familiar with the Pacific Northwest know how elusive this strange nearby star is in the winter and suddenly I knew. I was not going to be without sun this weekend!
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The trail up Little Si starts the way it ends. Steeply. It pulls no punches as you hit the trail, switchbacking you ever higher as your thighs burn in protest.<br />
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My husband carried the kidlet in a front facing carrier, I had a spare carrier (my Ergo), the backpack with food, a spare diaper and water. It was the lighter load, but as my husband points out, I was carrying 6 more babies than he was :-)
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The trail leveled out as we reached a saddle between two mountains. It was mostly flat, though the trail meandered over rolling hills, easy enough on their own, but enough to remind you of that ache in your thighs after the start of the trail. To one side, a mountain rose up, steep and covered in cedar. On the other, cliffs of stone rose straight up out of the ground, with boulder scattered in the saddle to remind you that even these cliffs can crumble with time. The cliffs here, on Little Si, attract rock climbers in the warmer months.<br />
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At the end of the easy part, the kidlet had had enough of being held by Dad, so we paused and let her play in the dirt on the forest floor. She had a ball. After that, I carried her in the Ergo and tried to nurse, but she was far too interested in seeing everything around us.
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And of course, I started to carry her just as we began the next steep portion of the trail, the rise up the northern face of Little Si.<br />
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Now, the guide book described this part of the trail as the "gentler face" of Little Si. Gentler my ass. Gentler maybe only compared to the vertical cliff face we had been walking beneath.
We scrambled over rocks, going straight up the mountain, there was little in the way of switchbacks now.<br />
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But as we crested the top, walking along the spine of the mountain, and the trees cleared out to display the view, it made the sweat and ache so worth it.
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We were far above the fog and the air was crisp, and around 50 deg F. It was positively balmy. The nearby peaks were displayed in sharp distinction and we could see snowy peaks in the distance.<br />
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We sat at the peak for a while, eating lunch while the kidlet played in the dirt and rocks and we took pictures. She finally was willing to eat, then she got a diaper change and my husband took her for the descent. She promptly passed out. Fresh air will do that. ;-)<br />
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Our trip back down the mountain was far speedier, we positively flew, making it back to the trailhead in one hour, compared to the 1.5 - 2 it took to get to the top. And now, I have that pleasant ache in my whole body that lets me know I did something amazing today. It feels so good.
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Between the two parks we did I think we ended up doing about 5 miles in total, so not too shabby, and it was perfect weather. More to come once photos are uploaded!<br />
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We followed a bit of a meandering path, mainly along the river in Rasar State Park. The going was nice and flat with peeking views of nearby peaks.
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See? I'm pregnant and still hiking-ish.
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Eric and our friend Dan enjoyed skipping stones into the river. I got to sit in the sun. It was glorious. I even saw a bald eagle!
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Our path back took us through this gorgeous field of grass. It was SO warm!
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I almost wish we had passed Rockport by. The park was closed to campers due to some diseased trees that made camping far too risky. We did a loop and it really wasn't all that exciting.
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Our drive back home on the Mountain Loop Highway was far pretty, with mountain peaks still snowcovered popping out here and there.
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It was a beautiful day, with warmer weather and the sun even made an appearance for a good portion of the trip!<br />
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Thankfully the Mountain Loop Highway remained clear and ice free for our entire drive up and we arrived at the trailhead for the Big Four Ice Caves without little mishap.<br />
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The parking lot was closed, and covered in snow, but there were cars parked along the side of the road and the picnic area a bit back along the road was open for parking. There is a trail that connects the two places and we walked down to the picnic area first (I needed the restroom).<br />
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I have a feeling the view of Big Four Mountain would have been spectacular if the weather was clearer. As it was we only got glimpses of the snow covered mountain slope through the clouds. The trail up to the ice caves was completely snow covered. <br />
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The path was a bit slippery, and icy in spots but we had no trouble getting up the path in our hiking boots. I did decide though that I would wear my spikes coming down, just in case. <br />
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We reached a meadow of sorts at the base of the mountain though I think in the spring it might be more marsh than anything else. <br />
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We caught our glimpse of our first ice cave and it took a moment to realize the scale of the thing at the base of the snowpack. The people as points of reference were very helpful.<br />
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Those three pictures really illustrated the scale and the weight of the snow that was just sitting there. And it barely melts through the summer, so it just keeps building up through the years. <br />
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The clouds cleared a bit while we were up there, but we never saw the top of the mountain. It was still a gorgeous view. <br />
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The two of us and a Mini-McKenna since I'm about 10 weeks pregnant in this picture :) We'll be continuing the hikes as much as possible, and soon we'll have a new hiking partner!<br />
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It was snowing nearly the entire time we were out on our hike, but it was a light snowfall, and very pleasant. I finally felt like the holidays were getting close!<br />
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Eric is a goof.<br />
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People have died up here, which is why it's STRONGLY recommended that you don't go into the ice caves. We respected that rule.<br />
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We hiked over a small hill to see the other ice caves and trudged through the snow to get there. From what I understand, this is generally recommended to be a snowshoe, but with good gaiters and waterproof boots, it was fine for us to do. I did post hole a few times.<br />
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Some water was melting and there were a few waterfalls. We even heard a few small avalanches.<br />
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Some people were not as careful about being on the snow.<br />
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Life got a bit crazy on the weekends over the summer. Between family visits (we did go on a few walks!), PAX Prime (gaming expo), horse shows and a 3 week bout with a nasty cold virus (in summer!), we have been crazy busy.<br />
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However, this weekend should bring us back to our regularly scheduled, once a week hiking. I'm excited!<br />
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In regards to the health reasons that we started hiking for, I am pleased to report that weight loss has continued, if at a slower pace. Hooray for progress!Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35910137601681508.post-81963526555090553782011-08-14T19:26:00.000-07:002011-08-14T19:26:01.784-07:00Barclay Lake: 2nd Try Success!We hit up Barclay Lake today, and this time the road wasn't covered in snow! It was a lovely hike and we had some good company to chat with on this easier hike.Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35910137601681508.post-42803304274932531162011-08-07T22:44:00.000-07:002011-08-07T23:28:56.644-07:00Tonga Ridge Trail- Mount Sawyer SummitSo yes, the past few weeks I havent' posted. Two weeks ago we did a short little hike in Lord Hill Regional Park, which wasn't that impressive and a bit buggy. Last week, Eric hiked up Mount Pilchuck while I did my volunteer thing at the Seattle Aquarium and on Sunday of that weekend I went out on a boat in the Puget Sound.<br />
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But this week, this week we made sure to go, and boy did we pick an amazing hike. Not too bad of a drive to get to, the dirt road up to the trailhead was NICE. Way better than Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road.. ugh, so many potholes on that one. This was smooth. <br />
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Most of the elevation gain is done in your car, which is kind of nice, because the rest of the hike (1200 ft of it) gets you some nice views when you're done. Pictures to be added soon!<br />
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The day started cloudy but many people were anticipating a nice hiking day. The parking lot was PACKED! This compared to the last time we came here and there were maybe four cars in the lot total.<br />
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We started the hike with gorgeous wildflowers on the side of the trail. So many of these are fantastic, I love the colors that bloom!<br />
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We quickly took to the path, and it was funny how different the trail felt, it was much closer and narrow thanks to the now fully leafed bushes. It definitely made what could have been a repetitive hike seem completely different. The sun did start to burn through the clouds and we had some nice light in the forest.<br />
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As we had already done the falls hike, we skipped the side trail and continued on the main path that would take us up the side of the mountain.<br />
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Pause for a photo... awww! The falls weren't as strong as before, but still pounding thanks to the snow melt that hasn't disappeared yet.<br />
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And then we started the climb. It was pretty cool seeing the falls from a different angle and through the trees. There were frequent gaps where we could see out into the valley and look across to the other mountains. It was a gorgeous view.<br />
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Eric kindly held a tree out of my way so I could get by. He's so strong!<br />
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I knew the path would be steep, and the view really made it worth it as we kept climbing. <br />
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Mount Index towered above us the entire time. <br />
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It took many pauses and brief rests for me to get up the trail. It's crazy steep. Thankfully, there are decent stairs and the trail is in good shape. I can't imagine doing this back when we started!<br />
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We crossed a little waterfall and then it was flat going and then down a bit to Lake Serene. <br />
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There is a toliet at the top but bring your own toliet paper!<br />
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Snow was still everywhere at the top, though not enough to cover the path and hinder movement to the lunch rock. It was significantly cooler and it felt like we'd gone back in time a few months, bushes were only just beginning to bud!<br />
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We joined the throngs of others at the lunch rock and enjoyed a replenishing meal (and after that hike up, I needed it!) We sat on the rock and just enjoyed the cool breezes and crisp air and tried to ignore the echoing of the traffic down below on the highway. <br />
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Lake Serene was still mostly frozen over but it was still quite serene ;D There were lots of birds and we saw a few squirrels and chipmunks.<br />
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Reflections of Index in what non-frozen water there was...<br />
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I really love my hiking poles...<br />
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The view from the viewpoint at the top.<br />
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We headed back down, going quite a bit faster than on the way up and the hike felt SO much shorter ahaha.<br />
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There were beautiful tiny flowers in the greenery next to the waterfall. It was gorgeous!<br />
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We got caught in some nasty backed up traffic (okay, not nasty, just painstakingly slow) but the weather had cleared considerably and I snagged this AWESOME photo!<br />
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