Hiking Galleries

02.15.09 Snoqualmie :

02.15.09 Snoqualmie

Updated: Feb 16, 2009 9:06am PST

HIking 01.16.09 Cougar Mtn :

HIking 01.16.09 Cougar Mtn

Updated: Jan 16, 2009 6:48pm PST

Lodge Lake 11.23.08 :

Lodge Lake 11.23.08

Updated: Nov 23, 2008 5:20pm PST

10.12.08 Commonwealth Basin :

10.12.08 Commonwealth Basin

Updated: Oct 13, 2008 9:25am PST

Lodge Lake/PCT 09-27-08 :

Lodge Lake/PCT 09-27-08

Updated: Sep 28, 2008 10:21am PST

Mt Si Area, Road 57 07.11.2008 :

Mt Si Area, Road 57 07.11.2008

Updated: Jul 11, 2008 7:18pm PST

07.10.08 Issaquah Preston Trail :

07.10.08 Issaquah Preston Trail

Updated: Jul 10, 2008 10:35pm PST

Cougar Mtn Park 05.24.08 :

Cougar Mtn Park 05.24.08

Updated: May 26, 2008 11:10am PST

05.18.08 : Toby and I attempted to hike to Franklin Falls, we couldn't get to the trailhead due to an over abundance of snow!! I stopped at Ashel Curtis Nature Trail because I was sure I could get there and walk around the loop. NOPE! Still too much snow, I did get some photos of the "creek" which is now a raging river!!

05.18.08

Toby and I attempted to hike to Franklin Falls, we couldn't get to the ...

Updated: May 21, 2008 9:04am PST

OSAT Hike - 04/06/2008 :

OSAT Hike - 04/06/2008

Updated: Apr 07, 2008 9:22am PST

03-29-2008 Cougar Mtn Park :

03-29-2008 Cougar Mtn Park

Updated: Mar 29, 2008 3:56pm PST

Mercer Slough Nature Park 02_16_08 :

Mercer Slough Nature Park 02_16_08

Updated: Feb 17, 2008 10:43am PST

01-27-2008 Cougar Mtn Park :

01-27-2008 Cougar Mtn Park

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 1:51pm PST

Lakemont :

Lakemont

Updated: Jan 13, 2008 6:58pm PST

Twin Falls 12_15_2007 :

Twin Falls 12_15_2007

Updated: Dec 15, 2007 2:11pm PST

Tiger Mountain 11_26_2007 :

Tiger Mountain 11_26_2007

Updated: Nov 27, 2007 8:26am PST

South Fork Snoqualmie River 11_25_2007 :

South Fork Snoqualmie River 11_25_2007

Updated: Nov 25, 2007 6:18pm PST

Rattlesnake Ridge 11-3-07 :

Rattlesnake Ridge 11-3-07

Updated: Nov 08, 2007 7:54pm PST

Annette Lake 09-24-07 : 7 1/2 miles roundtrip, 1900 feet elevation gain... Toby and I are exhausted!!

Annette Lake 09-24-07

7 1/2 miles roundtrip, 1900 feet elevation gain... Toby and I are exha ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2007 6:42pm PST

Rattlesnake Ridge 09-23-07 : 4 miles round trip.... Almost 1300 feet elevation, whew!

Rattlesnake Ridge 09-23-07

4 miles round trip.... Almost 1300 feet elevation, whew!

Updated: Sep 23, 2007 5:30pm PST

Franklin Falls - 08/05/2007 :

Franklin Falls - 08/05/2007

Updated: Aug 05, 2007 4:15pm PST

Snow Lake 07_04_2007 : Snow Lake on the 4th of July!! 1300 feet elevation gain in the first 2 3/4 miles then 700 feet down in 1/4 whew!!. Access I-90 to exit #52. From the exit, turn north and take the second right onto Alpental Road. Continue for 1.5 miles and park in the large gravel lot to the left. The trailhead is on the right. Attractions & Considerations Snow Lake Trail is one of the most frequented trails in the greater Seattle area and can be a very crowded hike. The trail begins at a flat grade traveling through a series of avalanche chutes and groves of large trees. At 2.0 miles there is a spur trail, which goes 0.5 mile to Source Lake. Snow Lake Trail #1013 turns sharply right at this point and switchbacks up the ridge before dropping down to lake level. At the top of the ridge a large rock outcropping offers an overlook of the lake and is a popular destination for day hikers. The main trail stays to the right at the top of the ridge and continues to the far side of the lake, where it junctions with the Rock Creek Trail #1013.1 and the High Lakes Trail #1012. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use designated campsites. NO campfires. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles and bicycles. Llamas and goats only; contact Ranger Station for current conditions. Dogs must be on a leash.

Snow Lake 07_04_2007

Snow Lake on the 4th of July!! 1300 feet elevation gain in the first 2 ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2007 8:51pm PST

Cougar Mountain 06_02_2007 :

Cougar Mountain 06_02_2007

Updated: Jun 02, 2007 4:05pm PST

Twin Falls - 01/06/2007 :

Twin Falls - 01/06/2007

Updated: Jan 11, 2007 2:13pm PST

Coal Creek Falls 11/24/06 :

Coal Creek Falls 11/24/06

Updated: Nov 24, 2006 2:23pm PST

Cougar Mt Park 10/09/2006 : I had Columbus Day off so I thought it was a good idea to take a quick hike with Toby (the dog, not the boyfriend!!).

Cougar Mt Park 10/09/2006

I had Columbus Day off so I thought it was a good idea to take a quick ...

Updated: Oct 10, 2006 9:17am PST

Annette Lake May 2006 : Access Exit #47 from I-90. Turn south at the first stop sign and then turn left on Road #55. Drive 0.25 mile to the large parking lot on the right. The trail begins at the east end of the parking lot, up the gravel road and to the left. Attractions & Considerations The Annette Lake Trail climbs steadily and sometimes steeply up the western slope of Silver Peak. The first 0.75 of a mile crosses old clear-cuts, finally entering into old growth on the south side of the Iron Horse Trail. From here, the switchbacks continue up the mountain for two miles and level out in the last mile before the lake. It ends near the lake outlet. Good campsites exist beyond the outlet, on the southwest section of the lake shore. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use established firepits for campfires. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles. Bicycles and stock are not allowed above the Iron Horse Trail.

Annette Lake May 2006

Access Exit #47 from I-90. Turn south at the first stop sign and th ...

Updated: Sep 18, 2006 12:51pm PST

Heather Lake 05/2005 :

Heather Lake 05/2005

Updated: Sep 14, 2006 9:02am PST

Intern Hike :

Intern Hike

Updated: Sep 14, 2006 8:53am PST

Franklin Falls 06/2005 (Father's Day) : Access I-90 to exit #47. Turn north, drive across the overpass and turn right at the "T". In 0.25 mile turn left on Denny Creek Road #58. Follow this road 2.5 miles; just beyond the campground turn left on a paved road. In 200 feet, parking is on the left and the trailhead starts on the right. Attractions & Considerations The Franklin Falls Trail follows the south fork of the Snoqualmie River. It is an easy walk that rises gradually through old growth forests, with views of the river. The trail ends at the base of Franklin Falls. A good 2.0 mile loop can be made by turning right 0.25 mile before reaching the falls. A right turn at this junction will take you back to the Wagon Road trailhead. This short connecting trail joins the Wagon Road Trail #1021. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. No camping or fires permitted. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles. Bicycles and stock are not allowed. Dogs must be on a leash.

Franklin Falls 06/2005 (Father's Day)

Access I-90 to exit #47. Turn north, drive across the overpass and ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 10:54am PST

Talpus Loop Trail 06/2005 :

Talpus Loop Trail 06/2005

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 10:52am PST

Annette Lake 06/2005 : Access Exit #47 from I-90. Turn south at the first stop sign and then turn left on Road #55. Drive 0.25 mile to the large parking lot on the right. The trail begins at the east end of the parking lot, up the gravel road and to the left. Attractions & Considerations The Annette Lake Trail climbs steadily and sometimes steeply up the western slope of Silver Peak. The first 0.75 of a mile crosses old clear-cuts, finally entering into old growth on the south side of the Iron Horse Trail. From here, the switchbacks continue up the mountain for two miles and level out in the last mile before the lake. It ends near the lake outlet. Good campsites exist beyond the outlet, on the southwest section of the lake shore. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use established firepits for campfires. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles. Bicycles and stock are not allowed above the Iron Horse Trail.

Annette Lake 06/2005

Access Exit #47 from I-90. Turn south at the first stop sign and th ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 10:34am PST

Snow Lake 10/2004 :

Snow Lake 10/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 10:32am PST

Mason Lake 09/2004 : Access: I-90 to exit #45. Go north and turn left on Road #9030. Continue on Road #9030 for three-quarters of a mile. At the “Y” stay left (straight) onto Road #9031 (Mason Lake Road). At 3.2 miles the road is blocked. Park here, walk quarter-mile across Mason Creek and continue to walk the old road for 1 mile past the old user built trail. The new trail begins the gradual ascent for 3 long switchbacks. At 2.25 miles, take a right at the junction for a steep scramble up Bandera Mtn. or continue half-mile (left) to the ridgeline and high point of the Ira Spring Trail crossing into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Continue quarter-mile, losing 500’ elevation to the outlet of Mason Creek and on to the lake. Head west beyond Mason Lake to Mount Defiance and Thompson Lake or east to several alpine lakes, including Rainbow and Island Lakes, reached via trail #1009. Attractions & Considerations: Fantastic wildflowers late spring through summer. On a clear day there are several vantage points with views of Mt. Rainier. Bandera Mountain summit is at 5,240 feet elevation. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use designated campsites. NO CAMPFIRES The trail is closed to motorized vehicles, bicycles and stock. Dogs must be on a leash.

Mason Lake 09/2004

Access: I-90 to exit #45. Go north and turn left on Road #9030. Conti ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 10:21am PST

Wallace Falls 10/2004 :

Wallace Falls 10/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:52am PST

Talapus Lake 11/2004 : Access I-90 to exit #45. At the stop sign turn north. Turn left on Road #9030. Follow Road #9030 for 0.75 mile and turn right at the junction, following Road #9030 uphill to the trailhead at the end of the road. Attractions & Considerations This moderate hike is very popular with first time backpackers and families with children. The trail begins on an overgrown logging road through an old clearcut, enters forest shade and switchbacks up a hillside to a marshy area below Talapus Lake. Paths here branch in several directions. The main trail crosses the outlet on a bridge and at 2.0 miles comes to Talapus Lake (a good stopping point). The trail continues 1.25 miles to Olallie Lake. This area offers little privacy or seclusion due to overuse. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use designated campsites. NO campfires. Trail is closed to stock, bicycles and motorized vehicles Dogs must be on a leash.

Talapus Lake 11/2004

Access I-90 to exit #45. At the stop sign turn north. Turn left on ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:51am PST

Snow Lake 07/2004 : Access I-90 to exit #52. From the exit, turn north and take the second right onto Alpental Road. Continue for 1.5 miles and park in the large gravel lot to the left. The trailhead is on the right. Attractions & Considerations Snow Lake Trail is one of the most frequented trails in the greater Seattle area and can be a very crowded hike. The trail begins at a flat grade traveling through a series of avalanche chutes and groves of large trees. At 2.0 miles there is a spur trail, which goes 0.5 mile to Source Lake. Snow Lake Trail #1013 turns sharply right at this point and switchbacks up the ridge before dropping down to lake level. At the top of the ridge a large rock outcropping offers an overlook of the lake and is a popular destination for day hikers. The main trail stays to the right at the top of the ridge and continues to the far side of the lake, where it junctions with the Rock Creek Trail #1013.1 and the High Lakes Trail #1012. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use designated campsites. NO campfires. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles and bicycles. Llamas and goats only; contact Ranger Station for current conditions. Dogs must be on a leash.

Snow Lake 07/2004

Access I-90 to exit #52. From the exit, turn north and take the sec ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:48am PST

Margaret Lake 06/2004 :

Margaret Lake 06/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:46am PST

Lodge Lake 10/2004 :

Lodge Lake 10/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:44am PST

Lodge Lake 08/2004 :

Lodge Lake 08/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:43am PST

Big Creek Falls 06/2004 (Father's Day) :

Big Creek Falls 06/2004 (Father's Day)

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:42am PST

Annette Lake 08/2004 :

Annette Lake 08/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:38am PST

Rachel Lake 07/2004 :

Rachel Lake 07/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:33am PST

Mason Lake :

Mason Lake

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 8:19am PST