Adventure Travel
The Xanadu loop is a popular mountain bike trail when done in a counter-clockwise direction. This loop can be hiked best in a clockwise direction so you can see mountain bikers if they are coming downhill fast. There is only space for two cars at the entrance going clockwise or you can drive […]
This loop hike is just outside Leavenworth, WA and is a nice loop hike with great views of the Icicle Creek and gorges the creek cuts through. From the parking area on route 76, walk into the thick pine forest. After a short distance the pine needle covered path meets the junction with […]
Barclay Lake is a very popular destination on weekends and for camping. Barclay Lake was carved out when the boundary of the Wild Sky Wilderness section of Mt. Baker-Snowqualmie National Forest was developed. This was because Barclay Lake is very popular with large groups so permit or group size restrictions would not apply. […]
Stockbridge Mountain is an out and back hike to a nice view point and a nearby shelter. There is also a cave rock formation at the back end of Stockbridge. Start this hike from the Silvermine Lake picnic area. Walk through the picnic area on the Menomine Trail (yellow markers). At the […]
Black Mountain and the Silvermine Lake loop are very popular in the summer due to the Silvermine Lake parking area has location for picnicing. You do have to pay here in the summer but parking is free in winter and early spring. After parking at Silvermine Lake, walk back out to Seven Lakes […]
This hike incorporates several key features including Island Pond, the Lemon Squeezer and Island Pond Mountain. The hike starts from the Elk Pen Parking lot off of Arden Valley road. While Arden Valley road is closed in winter, the section to reach the Elk Pen remains open year round. Follow the Appalachian Trail […]