April GoHike Urban Walk: 2.5 - 5 miles, 250 - 1,000 feet gain - Chambers Bay Regional Park

We'll be doing an extended version of the Chambers Bay Loop. Our goal for this urban walk is to enjoy our time in this beautiful park, have fun, and finish as a group. We will plan to do introductions and orientation at 8:00am, then hit the trail. My style is social (but also destination-focused) and I encourage getting to know your fellow walkers. I am happy to stop for photos and plant identification! We will hike as a loose group (everyone remains within eyesight) at a pace of 1.5-2.25mph and will plan to stop for a quick snack break at the Central Meadow. 

We will begin our loop at the North Meadow near the Playground by the Sound. We will take the Grandview Trail to the East Slope Trail and walk down to the wastewater treatment plant entrance. Then we will backtrack to the golf course and take the Soundview Trail down the steep hill to the Central Meadow. Here we will stop for a bathroom and snack break. After our break, we will take the path past the dog park and out to Puget Sound overlook. From there, we will finish our loop by getting back on the Soundview Trail and walking through the golf course (watch out for stray balls!) and finally climbing up the hill back to the North Meadow. Pace will vary - slower on uphill portions and quicker on flat portions. After the hike, the group is invited to join me for coffee at Happy Duo Cafe!

A map of our trip can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-soundview-and-grandview-loop-3830b68?u=i&sh=gjl444