Hike of the month

Hike of the Month – Tuck and Robin

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Hike of the Month – Tuck and Robin

Hike of the Month – Tuck and Robin By: Daniel Lupastean Activity Type: Hiking Nearby City: Roslyn Length: 15.6 total miles Elevation Gain: 3,700 feet Skill Level: Strenuous Duration: Day-hike or backpack overnight Season: Best midsummer through fall Trailhead Elevation: 3,300 feet Top Elevation: 6,330 feet Happy trails, Dan Hiking time to Tuck 2hrs 51mins At last, my first overnight hike of the first part of this hike is fairly easy with no real summer. With…

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Hike of the Month Barclay Lake

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Hike of the Month Barclay Lake

Hike of the Month Barclay Lake by Daniel Lupastean Distance: 4.4 miles RT Elevation Gain: 225 feet High Point: 2425 feet Rating: Beginners, Kid Friendly Located off US Highway 2 in the city of Baring, lies this majestic lake. Barclay Lake is nestled between Merchant Peak and Baring Mountain. Approaching the lake the first thing you see is Baring Mountain towering at 6125 feet. This massive rock surface is a perfect candidate for some serious hard-core…

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Mount Si Trail-Hike of the month

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Mount Si Trail-Hike of the month

NW Fitness Magazine Mount Si Trail-Hike of the Month by-Daniel Lupastean Located in North Bend, Mt. Si is about a 45-min drive from Seattle. As popular as Mt. Si has become with local Washingtonians, some sources estimate that between 30-100k people hike this mountain annually. This 4-mile hike steady climbs to 4,167, with Haystack scramble being its highest peak. Upon arrival to an overly crowed parking lot, especially with a beautiful snowy afternoon, people still…

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HIKE OF THE MONTH WITH DAN LUPENSTEIN RATTLESNAKE LEDGE TRAIL

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HIKE OF THE MONTH WITH DAN LUPENSTEIN RATTLESNAKE LEDGE TRAIL

HIKE OF THE MONTH WITH DAN LUPENSTEIN RATTLESNAKE LEDGE TRAIL Located on the eastern end of Rattlesnake Ridge lies the infamous Rattlesnake Ledge. Great views and easy access makes this one of the best hikes in the area. This monolithic rock towers over Rattlesnake Lake and the Snoqualmie River Valley, allowing for breath taking views. From afar this rock is intimidating, but well kept carved paths through the forest allow for safer passage than it did…

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