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stonecreek
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Ok so i wanted to know if anyone could reccomend a scenic hiking trail about 2 to 3 miles long about an an hour away from downtown seattle
My friends in from la and he wanted to go hiking so i need some help
Thanks
scott
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DayveeB
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 Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:48 am |
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Something short, easy, close to Seattle, with a decent view? Maybe Rattle Snake Ledge or Little Si. They are both less than an hour from Seattle (they're in North Bend area) - and they are both about 2 miles long. Rattle Snake Ledge is fun to do after work if I don't feel like staying in Seattle.
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Snow Lake is the obvious introductory hike in that bracket. Much more scenic than Rattlesnake or Si.
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stonecreek
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where is snow lake located at
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Tazz
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Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:07 pm |
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I think this is the snow lake that SF is speaking of
snow lake
here is a trip report by Slugman
I am sure there are other TR's for it here but this is the first one i came across.
Trip report
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Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:55 pm |
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I would do Annette Lake...its a few miles closer than Snow Lake is, and the hike is a bit easier. The lake is pretty and there is plenty of shade to get out of the summer heat. It was the first hike I went on this summer, and I liked it very much.
To get there you take exit 47 off of I-90, hang a left, and there should be some signs to pick up 
Anyway, Snow Lake is good as well...can't go wrong either way, but I did them both in the same week and I think Annette is the best start one!
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Thu Aug 18, 2005 10:04 pm |
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If you live in N. Seattle there are several excellent scenic hikes along US2 that are reachable in a hour or so drive. Lake Serene near Index is a awesome hike with waterfalls and gorgeous lake. Much easier and closer is Wallace Falls near Goldbar.
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, but EdgarDog is also wrong 
(he stepped on a bees nest and is still befuddled). Annette is nice, and easier, but if your friend is coming up from LA, and only has one hike to do, I would make it Snow Lake--slightly more exertion but worth it...also, if you still have extra energy you can hoof it another 2 miles (or is it shorter?) from Snow Lake to Gem Lake, which is also a worthy destination. 