Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
May Hikes: 3 to 5.5 miles, 300 to 1,250 feet gain - Cherry Creek Falls
This beautiful, rolling 5 mile hike in the sweet town of Duvall, WA takes us through forest alongside the creek and river part of the way to some gorgeous waterfalls. We will enjoy an easy to moderate pace of 1.5-2.0 mph and take a substantial break at the falls. This hike may count toward your monthly required GoHike course May hike.
Contacts
- Thu, May 16, 2024
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 646 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph
- 2 (7 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will depart from the Duvall Park and Ride at 12:00 pm (16011 Main St NE, Duvall, WA 98019). If you would like to stop at the delicious bakery for some snacks to-go before we leave, meet at Rustic Cabin Coffee at 11:30-11:40 am (15715 Main St NE #105, Duvall, WA 98019). The Cafe is an easy 2-3 minute walk from the P&R.
There is very limited parking at the trailhead, so carpooling is not required but strongly encouraged at least from the Park & Ride. We will then gather at the Cherry Creek Falls trailhead (16538 Kelly Rd NE, Duvall, WA 98019) complete with side-of-street parking at 12:15 ish to get ourselves together and oriented, heading out on the trail no later than 12:30 pm.
I lead a relaxed style hike where folks can take occasional photos, enjoy naturalist activities such as plant identification and tree hugging. We will hang out at the waterfall for a decent amount of time, allowing all to linger, relax, stretch, eat, truly enjoy the scenery. I also love offering mindful outdoor experiences, such as a nature sound bath, noticing, and more. Socializing before or after is available too. Usually we do this at the bakery/cafe before the trip.
Required Equipment
- Hiking poles
- Sun protection
- Extra pair of socks
- Waterproof shoes
- Snacks/lunch
- Sit pad
There will be a creek and/or log crossing and mud puddles possibly. I recommend wearing waterproof shoes, having a spare pair of socks, and gaiters are all helpful on the unlikely chance someone gets a foot wet.