Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
April Hikes: 2.5 - 5 miles, 250 - 1,000 feet gain - Discovery Park
Our trail leads to open meadows, through forests and down the bluff to a rocky beach and historic lighthouse. In addition to forest bathing comes stunning views of Mount Raineer and the Olympics. This loop is a great way to see most of the highlights of this 534 acre natural area park. This hike may count toward your monthly required GoHike course April hike.
Contacts
- Tue, Apr 9, 2024
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph
- 1 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Discovery Park South Parking Lot at 8:30am. The South Parking Lot is reached via a short access road from W Emerson Street near 43rd Ave W. Metro bus Route 24 has a stop along W Emerson Street a block to the east of the park entrance. google link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2ZXh9bQLMVyPmM8F6
This will be stay-together social paced group, giving us a chance to meet and chat with everyone.
You may want to bring a sit pad for the beach. Please advocate for yourself by letting us know if you need a party separation, pack adjustment or want to pause to catch your breath.
Parts of the trails might be muddy, weather dependent. Bring boots with good traction. Poles are recommended. There are a substantial amount of stairs on the way to/from the beach and a couple have relatively large step-ups/downs.
Weather link: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.66350771624166&lon=-122.42221145952205&site=all&smap=1
Privy at parking lot
No Parking Pass or fee
Required Equipment
Your leader will send out a Hello Hiker email prior to the hike with details on the hike and recommended and required equipment.