This was a relatively flat trail in a beautiful area. Everyone showed up in a timely way, and we enjoyed a beautiful day.
My dog and I enjoyed 25 bird species and a muddy walk through Cowen Park and Ravenna Ravine. The take-away species were four woodpeckers and a barred owl; skunk cabbage and bleeding hearts are in bloom.
Distance: 7.4 miles. Elevation: 1180'. James Irvine - Miners Ridge trails lollipop loop in clockwise direction from Prairie Creek Visitor Center.
Ruby Mountain snow scramble via Happy Creek approach
Wonderful hike amongst giant old growth trees up the river valley to Big Log Camp for an enjoyable lunch down by the river, on a Bluebird day. Part of the Tacoma River Rambles Hike Series.
Four miles of outrageous views as we get an upclose and personal look at the Tatoosh range. This short snowshoe on the road to Paradise will make your heart dizzy as you take in the breath-taking views.
A beautiful day on a local mountain with soaring views of Rainier and the Snoqualmie skyline of peaks. Sunny and pleasant. Not hot enough for insects, a great temp to be scrambling.
My dog and I enjoyed 33 bird species and a spectacular sunrise over Magnuson Park this morning.
Conditions report for this field trip at high water
Originally intended as a West Tiger 1-2-3, due to previous illness and rain/snow, we modifed this to TMT - Tiger 2-3 and included Talus Rocks, a beautiful, new-to-most stop. 18 bird species (including 2 pileated woodpeckers), and first buds including yellow violet, trillium, and sweet coltsfoot.
Three destinations in one afternoon with short drives between each, encompassing views, history and a beach!
The Monumental Loop is an awesome and challenging route! We did the North Loop in 3 days and began the South Loop but could not complete it as it was cut short abruptly by a serious accident.
A great day for birding the Montlake Fill. Many of the wintering ducks have gone and some of the returning songbirds have appeared. No Osprey, Turkey Vultures, nor Rufous Hummingbirds today.
At 880cfs this is a pushy class II-. Too fast for good practice. Below 700cfs would expose more rocks and make easier practice.
A challenging but fun winter scramble to Silver Peak via Annette Lake trail. We made the best of it despite the weather.