Day Hike - Coal Creek Natural Area
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
An enjoyable hike in better weather than expected on this trail close-in to Seattle. On return, we varied the route by taking the Primrose Loop.
An enjoyable hike in better weather than expected on this trail close-in to Seattle. On return, we varied the route by taking the Primrose Loop.
Beautiful, easy hike with a fun group. New parking lot and bathrooms at TH!
Great day out learning to snowshoe at commonwealth basin.
Nice logging road style snow-shoe trip to an area rarely visited by Mountaineers.
Bluebird skies and wildly varying snow conditions
Great scramble to a few peaks near Steven's Pass
High pressure spells sunshine, calm air and just right December temp and trail conditions.
a moderate snow scramble on the olympic peninsula.
The trail is in good condition, packed snow mixed with ice begins about 1/2 way up and continues to the top.
Excellent day hike with filtered sun, nice packed snow trail half way up, and almost spring-like temperatures at the top!
First of the season outing, to check out field trip location, for snowshoe classes.
A pleasant hike, close into Seattle: I think one of the best on Squak Mountain. We continued on the Debbie's View.
A pleasant loop through the quiet side of West Tiger, with a nice variety of forest types.
Spectacular views of Mt Constance with unseasonably warm temperatures and a great workout at ~7 miles/~5000' gain to Point 5345 (a.k.a. Valhalla Peak).
Bluebird skies, no wind and temp inversion made for a lovely day.
Due to trail closure, the route to Green Mountain is about 4 miles longer than before; we stopped and enjoyed the views at Last Chance Promontory instead.
The beautiful weather ensured that sweeping views of Puget Sound were visible along the entire 3.2 mile loop around Chambers Bay golf course. After completing the loop, the group headed down to South Beach to enjoy lunch while watching a sea lion just off shore. A low tide beach walk capped off the trip.