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Posted: 2/4/2016 9:18:55 PM EDT
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Mukilteo, has Diamond Knot brewery. Try their industrial IPA, but make sure to have a couch nearby. Mountain Loop hwy just out of Granite Falls to Heather lake trail, uphill all the way. If you are in shape its a half day to a 3/4 day round trip depending on no stops or easy does it. You can also stay overnight. Lime Kiln is flat and uneventful until you reach the kiln. Still fun to do and easy to find.
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Posted: 2/4/2016 9:19:15 PM EDT
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We are pretty spoiled in the area you are looking at as pretty good routes are available close by and without the large crowds along the I90 corridor. The search function on the washington trails association website is very useful as are the trip reviews there. Gotta run right now but will list some specific trails later.
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Posted: 2/4/2016 9:37:49 PM EDT
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We are definitely spoiled here. all about 30 min drive from Everett:
Lime Kiln Trail - Good for a (muddy) trail run right now Robe Canyon - hit hard and washed out after out recent storms, made it to the 3rd tunnel Heather Lake - Decent hike, can stretch it to make a half day of it Lake 22 - Same as Heather Lake Mt Pilchuck - I don't know if the road is still open but this is a tougher hike that would take all day, awesome in good weather. There is a good sized ranger station at Verlot that should have some maps and they should have fairly up to date conditions. ETA: Sorry for the size of these they are panos and fucking like 10 mb each ETA2: Mtn Loop is closed past MM22 at Deer Creek. Heather Lake. Forgot my spikes, but it wasn't too bad. 
Lake 22 
I assume you'll have a rental car? Lake 22 is about 200 yd off the Mountain Loop Highway. The parking lot fills up quick on the weekends no matter the weather so hit it early (before 8-9) |
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Posted: 2/4/2016 10:01:35 PM EDT
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Be advised that many of these hikes are in prime avalanche areas. With the weather we've been having lately it's a high level of risk. I would check the NWAC forecast and have an understanding of what you need to be cautious about. Easy summer hikes can be fatal in winter.
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Posted: 2/5/2016 2:55:32 AM EDT
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"A couple hours" covers an absolutely crazy amount of mountains here. Traffic can eat up a part of the day if too adventurous as well, so be aware of that. Also, some of the more popular spots can get thier parking lots jammed up FAST. I.E. my home trail, Wallace Falls. Great hike, relatively close, but have to get there early to get decent parking or it's going to be 1/2 a mile of hiking past cars to get to the trail head LOL.
Seattle is cool, one place that's too new to be on a lot of peoples radar is pretty close to where you'll be, http://www.mcmenamins.com/AndersonSchool in Bothell. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 3:47:57 AM EDT
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Washington Trails Association
Using the hike finder tool, look specifically look at the Central Cascades region/Steven Pass - West subregion and the North Cascades region/Mountain Loop Highway subregion. For low/no snow right now, I recommend Wallace Falls. We have had significant snowfall this year. Mt Pilchuck is an awesome hike, but just looking at it covered in snow rules it out. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 6:59:24 AM EDT
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Be advised that many of these hikes are in prime avalanche areas. With the weather we've been having lately it's a high level of risk. I would check the NWAC forecast and have an understanding of what you need to be cautious about. Easy summer hikes can be fatal in winter. Agreed. East coast me has no understanding of such things. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 7:03:21 AM EDT
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Washington Trails Association Using the hike finder tool, look specifically look at the Central Cascades region/Steven Pass - West subregion and the North Cascades region/Mountain Loop Highway subregion. For low/no snow right now, I recommend Wallace Falls. We have had significant snowfall this year. Mt Pilchuck is an awesome hike, but just looking at it covered in snow rules it out. Holy Jesus. So many options. I need to get out there in the summer. WTA site wow good |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 7:28:06 AM EDT
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random question. Discover pass, rental car, how does it work anyone?
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Posted: 2/5/2016 7:31:31 AM EDT
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Once you buy the pass you just write your license plate number on it. I don't think the state cares if it's a rental or not.
If you're only going to use it for a day or two I'd suggest picking up day passes. Edit: If you hit up North Cascades NP you don't need to worry about passes. There is also the Northwest Forest Pass which is different from the Discover Pass. I'd plan it out beforehand so you don't end up buying the wrong pass. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 10:50:44 AM EDT
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Once you buy the pass you just write your license plate number on it. I don't think the state cares if it's a rental or not. If you're only going to use it for a day or two I'd suggest picking up day passes. Edit: If you hit up North Cascades NP you don't need to worry about passes. There is also the Northwest Forest Pass which is different from the Discover Pass. I'd plan it out beforehand so you don't end up buying the wrong pass. Its 30 for annual and 10 per day. I will prolly just grab annual. I expect to be out there at least once more this year Gonna do Wallace Falls and Lime Kiln. Seem like safe choices for new to the area day hikes Thanks for the help guys. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 2:22:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/5/2016 5:04:31 PM EDT
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If you want to play in the snow, the local Sports Authorities rent gear including snowshoes and poles for pretty cheap and they are close instead of running to REI or Feathered Friends in Seattle.
Wallace Falls and Boulder River are flat, easy trails and should be snow free, they both follow a river through the woods. On the short side with a bit of climb that will get you to very pretty lakes are Heather Lake and Lake 22, they will both some snow but the trail was very packed down and easy with just waterproof shoes/boots last time I was out there. For a bit longer of a hike that really starts to climb and will be in deep snow, Mt. Pilchuck and Lake Serene are beautiful. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 5:18:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/6/2016 3:58:36 PM EDT
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If you do the lime kiln you'll be driving right by my place. I'll buy ya a beer at the spar tree in granite falls if you give me a heads up
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Posted: 2/6/2016 4:04:26 PM EDT
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If you do the lime kiln you'll be driving right by my place. I'll buy ya a beer at the spar tree in granite falls if you give me a heads up I'll drink a beer with any man who has KFP in his avatar |
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Posted: 2/7/2016 7:06:45 AM EDT
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Once you buy the pass you just write your license plate number on it. I don't think the state cares if it's a rental or not. If you're only going to use it for a day or two I'd suggest picking up day passes. Edit: If you hit up North Cascades NP you don't need to worry about passes. There is also the Northwest Forest Pass which is different from the Discover Pass. I'd plan it out beforehand so you don't end up buying the wrong pass. Park a quarter mile from the trail head and you don't need a pass. Never had a pass, never had a problem. |
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Posted: 2/7/2016 5:40:48 PM EDT
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If you swing by any Ranger Station you can get passes for free with mil ID.
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Posted: 2/9/2016 4:56:59 AM EDT
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If you do the lime kiln you'll be driving right by my place. I'll buy ya a beer at the spar tree in granite falls if you give me a heads up The spar tree has surprisingly good food as well. |
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Posted: 2/11/2016 3:09:26 PM EDT
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Turns out my dad's college buddy lives in west bothell so I am gonna crash at his place and he has passes and shit. winner winner.
I am gonna do lime kiln tomorrow anyone wanting to meet for a beer on me is welcome spar tree looks cool. PM for my # |
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Posted: 2/11/2016 3:16:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Turns out my dad's college buddy lives in west bothell so I am gonna crash at his place and he has passes and shit. winner winner. I am gonna do lime kiln tomorrow anyone wanting to meet for a beer on me is welcome spar tree looks cool. PM for my # Also, not going to be as nice as it was Tuesday, but wallace falls was completely clear (and a chinook blew through making it 65 degrees!) |
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Posted: 2/11/2016 3:22:39 PM EDT
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If you do the lime kiln you'll be driving right by my place. I'll buy ya a beer at the spar tree in granite falls if you give me a heads up The spar tree has surprisingly good food as well. I haven't been there in forever, like back when it seemed like the main event was bunch of rowdy loggers and bikers fighting with each other. Sounds like the place has really been turned around in the last 10 years or so. Maybe I'll give it a try the next time I am in GF. |
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Posted: 2/11/2016 3:59:03 PM EDT
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Be mindful of parking at some of those trailheads. Don't leave valuables in your car. Especially off of the Mountain Loop Highway....tweakers galore.
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Posted: 2/11/2016 4:14:32 PM EDT
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Be mindful of parking at some of those trailheads. Don't leave valuables in your car. Especially off of the Mountain Loop Highway....tweakers galore. Good advice. I pretty much emptied out my car when I hiked up to Monte Cristo last year. |
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Posted: 2/11/2016 4:31:50 PM EDT
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Be mindful of parking at some of those trailheads. Don't leave valuables in your car. Especially off of the Mountain Loop Highway....tweakers galore. What I do in the fall during salmon season on the rivers is open everything up, center console, glovebox (pull the bulb out), lower the visors. Hopefully it lets them know there's nothing of any value to break a window for. I've seen fishing reports of up on the Skykomish of people that left their doors unlocked to save a window, tweakers didn't find anything so they took a shit on their seat. Some real low lifes out there. |
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Posted: 2/12/2016 8:27:14 PM EDT
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If you do the lime kiln you'll be driving right by my place. I'll buy ya a beer at the spar tree in granite falls if you give me a heads up It was good to meet you man. Spar tree was legit. |
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Posted: 2/13/2016 11:57:25 PM EDT
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It was good to meet you man. Spar tree was legit. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you do the lime kiln you'll be driving right by my place. I'll buy ya a beer at the spar tree in granite falls if you give me a heads up It was good to meet you man. Spar tree was legit. 
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Posted: 2/15/2016 9:26:38 PM EDT
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Did Lime Kiln and Wallace Falls. Dad's buddy took me up to Leveanworth through the passes. It was socked in on Sunday though. Had a good Knockwurst and beer so all good.
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