One of the closest hikes to downtown Seattle; also one of the busiest.
Category Archives: Trails
Trail Report: Bandera Mountain
Like Mt. Si but hate the crowds? How about a hike that’s a bit more difficult, better views, and very few people?
Trail Report: Mount Si
The most popular trail in the greater Seattle area. Overrated or not, the views at the top are worth the hike.
Trail Report: Rattlesnake Ledge
A popular hike with better views than Little Si. Five miles round trip and lots of parking. What’s not to like?
Trail Report: Twin Falls
Twin falls is extremely easy as far as the trails in Washington go. With a total of 500ft of elevation gain, this trail is suited for almost every age of hiker. The trail itself is extremely well marked and there are even benches along the way. Steps are provided for steeper sections of the trail. If you’re just starting out hiking or are looking for a place to take your young child, consider twin falls.
Trail Report: Little Si
Little Si is pretty easy as far as trails in the Northwest go. Stuck in the shadow of the much taller Mount Si, Little Si isn’t exactly imposing on the nearby landscape. At approximately 5 miles round trip and 1200 feet of gain, Little Si is a good warm-up hike for the spring or for those just getting into hiking.
Trail Review: Larrabee State Park
Founded in 1915, Larrabee is the oldest state park in Washington. This 2683 acre park is home to 14 miles of trails and a beautiful section of Washington shoreline.
Trail Review: Spider Gap Loop
The Spider Gap loop has some of the most beautiful vistas in the Cascades packed into a fairly small area. This 35 mile loop has a wide variety of scenic views and is roughly 3 hours from downtown Seattle.
Trail Report: Anti-Aircraft Peak
When I saw the weather forecast for this past weekend, I knew it would be a great day for a short warm-up hike. Looking for something close to home, we ended up deciding on Anti-Aircraft Peak in the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, just west of Issaquah, and about a 20-minute drive from downtown Seattle. At most, the trail is 3.5 miles long with only 300 feet in elevation gain. With a few provisions stuffed in our packs and the Green Trails map for Cougar Mountain, we set off.
