hiking

Hike of the Month Barclay Lake

Posted on by nwfitnessmagazine - Jeremy Williams
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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Snowshoeing

Posted on by nwfitnessmagazine - Jeremy Williams
Snowshoeing

Winter Day Hike   Snowshoeing Looking for a fun way to get some exercise during the long winter days? Head up to your local mountains and try out snowshoeing. It is a great way to burn calories and clear the mind. Don’t want to leave the dog at home? Take him with you! Most un-groomed Snow Park trails allow you to bring your furry four legged friends   Equipment needed Snowshoes (can rent at most…

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Mount Si Trail-Hike of the month

Posted on by nwfitnessmagazine - Jeremy Williams
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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