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WTA trip reports document hikes of many kinds. Here is a great urban/suburban hike. I think I will give it a try.
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East Lake Sammamish Trail, Marymoor Park
The shores of Lake Sammamish currently have some gorgeous fall color, so to make the most of that on a sunny day I put together this easy lollipop loop. It's a mash up of urban and nature, traffic .....
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November 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
WTA trip reports document hikes of many kinds. Here is a great urban/suburban hike. I think I will give it a try.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #316: I was going to look up the word 'syntagma' and it was easy because the big dictionary was easy to find.
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Dictionary joke #316: I was going to look up the word 'syntagma' and it was easy because the big dictionary was easy to find.
Here is a WTA trip report for a group/two-car hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. What a great hike, must have been awesomely fun. Great job folks!
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www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Pratt Lake Basin, Island Lake - Rainbow Lake, Ira Spring Trail - Mason Lake
I led a stalwart group of seven hikers and one dog on a through hike from the Pratt Lake TH (I-90 Exit 47) to the lower Mason TH (aka I-90 Exit 42). We started early at 8:00 AM, in case snow slowed .....
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November 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Here is a WTA trip report for a group/two-car hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. What a great hike, must have been awesomely fun. Great job folks!
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Here is a perfect example of why I need a much better camera. I was hiking at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore, WA when my eye was drawn, on a cool day, to a boat pulling a waterskier. As I pulled out the phone the skier tanked and a plane was taking off just past them. Can't see any of it.
November 12, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Here is a perfect example of why I need a much better camera. I was hiking at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore, WA when my eye was drawn, on a cool day, to a boat pulling a waterskier. As I pulled out the phone the skier tanked and a plane was taking off just past them. Can't see any of it.
Just watching the Twilight Zone marathon on SyFy channel and "It's a Good Life" is on. Where the little boy monster wishes people into the cornfield. He hates anyone who doesn't like him and wreaks immediate punishment. Guess which POTUS saw this as a kid and took the boy as a role model?
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Just watching the Twilight Zone marathon on SyFy channel and "It's a Good Life" is on. Where the little boy monster wishes people into the cornfield. He hates anyone who doesn't like him and wreaks immediate punishment. Guess which POTUS saw this as a kid and took the boy as a role model?
Dictionary joke #315: I was going to look up the word 'capitulation' but I was too distracted by the news of the Dems in the Senate.
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Dictionary joke #315: I was going to look up the word 'capitulation' but I was too distracted by the news of the Dems in the Senate.
Here is a WTA trip report that is stunning - amazing views in the Olympics. Respect!
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Marmot Pass
Trip report mainly to provide trail condition info. Hiked up to Marmot Pass, then on up from there to the peak of Buckhorn Mountain. Trail in pretty good shape. About 3-4 blowdowns to navigate. ...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Here is a WTA trip report that is stunning - amazing views in the Olympics. Respect!
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #314: I was going to look up the word 'confused' but the directions to the dictionary were impossible for me to understand.
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Dictionary joke #314: I was going to look up the word 'confused' but the directions to the dictionary were impossible for me to understand.
Here is a WTA trip report from an intrepid, off-the-beaten-path hiker. Props!
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Mount Gardner
ALW Hiker's report on Hansen Ridge got me thinking of trying for Mount Gardner, but as I was doing more research I found a track on peakbagger (https://peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=2920994) ...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Here is a WTA trip report from an intrepid, off-the-beaten-path hiker. Props!
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Rattlesnake Ledge, North Bend, WA
November 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Rattlesnake Ledge, North Bend, WA
Dictionary joke #313: I was going to look up the word 'anatine' but a strange creature that looked like a duck was hovering near the dictionary so I quietly backed away.
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Dictionary joke #313: I was going to look up the word 'anatine' but a strange creature that looked like a duck was hovering near the dictionary so I quietly backed away.
Dictionary joke #312: I was going to look up the word 'wimple' but a woman took off the cloth covering her head and put it on top of the dictionary.
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Dictionary joke #312: I was going to look up the word 'wimple' but a woman took off the cloth covering her head and put it on top of the dictionary.
Silver Lake, Everett, WA.
November 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Silver Lake, Everett, WA.
Dictionary joke #311: I was going to look up the word 'virtuoso' but I couldn't stop thinking about Simone Lamsma's performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto at Seattle Symphony - a total distraction.
November 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Dictionary joke #311: I was going to look up the word 'virtuoso' but I couldn't stop thinking about Simone Lamsma's performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto at Seattle Symphony - a total distraction.
Props to these WTA trip reporters for braving Granite Mountain (about 47 miles east of Seattle) in the snow. This is a tough hike in August but right now?
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Granite Mountain
Headed up towards the lookout on a gray and rainy morning. Yesterday had a fair bit of rain, so I was expecting snowy conditions up higher; I brought micro spikes and gaiters. The trail was clear and ...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Props to these WTA trip reporters for braving Granite Mountain (about 47 miles east of Seattle) in the snow. This is a tough hike in August but right now?
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www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Here is another Tiger Mountain WTA trip report - great pics, a dog, and an old railroad artifact.
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Tiger Mountain Trail North, Lingering Trail
We've really enjoyed the brilliant fall color in Puget Sound this year. It is winding down but still going strong in areas. We were surprised to only see 3 people all day. The light rain enhanced .....
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November 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Here is another Tiger Mountain WTA trip report - great pics, a dog, and an old railroad artifact.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #310: I was going to look up the word 'chiarascuro' but the directions to the dictionary were written in an unusual format, very dark and then very white.
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Dictionary joke #310: I was going to look up the word 'chiarascuro' but the directions to the dictionary were written in an unusual format, very dark and then very white.
Dictionary joke #309: I was going to look up the word 'pizzicato' but there was a guy plucking the strings of a violin near the dictionary and I didn't want to butt in.
November 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Dictionary joke #309: I was going to look up the word 'pizzicato' but there was a guy plucking the strings of a violin near the dictionary and I didn't want to butt in.
Here is a WTA trip report for a nice hike on Tiger Mountain, reported by a hardy hike-in-the-rain stalwart.
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Talus Rock Trail, Section Line Trail, Wetlands Trail, Adventure Trail, West Tiger 3, Bus Trail
My hiking group started from the Senator Bill Ramos Memorial Th (East Sunset Way) at 9:15 today. Only 3 cars were in the lot when we drove up. There are no toilet facilities here so plan to green ...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Here is a WTA trip report for a nice hike on Tiger Mountain, reported by a hardy hike-in-the-rain stalwart.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Here is a WTA trip report for a very nice hike up north, near Bellingham. The view point the trip reporter talks about is a short detour to a wonderful overlook of Bellingham Bay. Bring your binocs!
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www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Fragrance Lake
A nice mellow hike with just enough elevation gain to make it a hike. The trail is in great shape, wide with lots of room for the faster hikers to pass w/o us slow pokes having to stop and pull aside ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Here is a WTA trip report for a very nice hike up north, near Bellingham. The view point the trip reporter talks about is a short detour to a wonderful overlook of Bellingham Bay. Bring your binocs!
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #308: I was going to look up the word 'hope' but I kept watching the election returns.
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Dictionary joke #308: I was going to look up the word 'hope' but I kept watching the election returns.
Dictionary joke #307: I was going to look up the word 'plinth' but when I entered the room with the dictionary there was a statue on the floor and its base was blocking the dictionary.
November 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Dictionary joke #307: I was going to look up the word 'plinth' but when I entered the room with the dictionary there was a statue on the floor and its base was blocking the dictionary.
Here is a WTA trip report for a nice, family-friendly hike that is east of Seattle, with a great waterfall.
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www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Wallace Falls State Park
Hiked this at 10:30 on Sunday, Nov 2, taking advantage of the sunshine and the waning fall foliage. It was definitely busy but there was still parking when we arrived and the trail was not overly ...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Here is a WTA trip report for a nice, family-friendly hike that is east of Seattle, with a great waterfall.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #306: I was going to look up the word 'loquacious' but there was a guy talking up a storm near the dictionary and it drove me away.
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Dictionary joke #306: I was going to look up the word 'loquacious' but there was a guy talking up a storm near the dictionary and it drove me away.
Here is a WTA trip report for a hike I have done quite a few times - it is nice and easy to extend, e.g. by heading down the Southside/Westside Trail to the Olallie bike trail.
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www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Cedar Butte
I’ve had this one on my list forever, but it always seemed too short for a spring or summer hike. With today’s rain but relatively warm conditions, I decided it was finally time to check it off the .....
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November 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Here is a WTA trip report for a hike I have done quite a few times - it is nice and easy to extend, e.g. by heading down the Southside/Westside Trail to the Olallie bike trail.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...