July Hikes: 3.75 to 6.5 miles, 500 to 1,750 feet gain - Lord Hill Regional Park

The Hike:  This loop hike is approximately 6 miles with an elevation gain of 500 ft.  Our pace (moving speed) will be approximately 1.5 – 2 mph.  Once the homestead site of Michell Lord in the 1800s, for whom the park is named, it now has over 30 miles of designated trails upon which we will hike through beautiful evergreen forest, around ponds and along trails where we will have views of the Snohomish River and Cascade & Olympic mountain ranges.  More information about what to bring and wear will be provided in the Hello Hiker email.

Lord Hill Regional Park Washington Trails (WTA) Association Link   

My Style: I like to hike together as a group taking breaks as needed.  My goal is for us to enjoy the forest, river, waterfalls and wildlife along the way, which includes making stops to take pictures or discussing a plant or a bird.   

We will meet at the South parking lot. This is a southern entrance to the park located near the Snohomish River.  A porta potty is located near the parking lot.   Note: Most hikes start in the North parking lot, we are starting and ending our hike at the South Parking lot.

Directions:  Google Maps Location Link      13823 Old Tester Rd, Snohomish, Wa. 98290

Start Time: 10 am.  Plan to arrive at 9:45 am and be ready to go at the trailhead by 10am.  We will have a short pre-hike meeting at the trailhead before departure.