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Bergamo Member
Joined: 23 Sep 2018 Posts: 4 | TRs | Pics Location: New England |
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Bergamo
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Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:36 am
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I am in my late 60's and interested in making a trip to your part of the country; which trails could you suggest I might hike?
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Ski ><((((°>
Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 12992 | TRs | Pics Location: tacoma |
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Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:06 am
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Welcome to the site.
There is no shortage of trails in Washington State - everything from sea-level beach hikes to 14000-foot volcanos and everything in between.
It would help if you could be a bit more specific about what you're looking for and what location you would be starting from and how far you are willing to travel to a trailhead. (If you're in Seattle in a hotel room with no rental car there's no sense in telling you about the Wallowas or Juniper Dunes or Shi-Shi Beach.)
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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iron Member
Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 6393 | TRs | Pics Location: southeast kootenays |
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Mon Sep 24, 2018 12:19 pm
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Ski ><((((°>
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Mon Sep 24, 2018 12:40 pm
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... and what your skill level/abilities might be.
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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nordique Member
Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 1086 | TRs | Pics
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nordique
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Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:34 pm
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A longtime hiking friend of ours, when he retired, investigated the best place to live, in the U.S., for hiking, his favorite thing--by looking for the location with the most local hiking guidebooks--and it turned out, for him, to be Seattle. My 87th hike so far this year is tomorrow!
I grew up in New England and hiked there but I hated the hot humid weather, plus mosquitoes and black flies, and the ice season. 44 years here now and no complaints!
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kiliki Member
Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Posts: 2345 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:42 pm
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creakykneehiker Creaky knees member
Joined: 21 Sep 2018 Posts: 13 | TRs | Pics Location: Stanwood |
Bergamo wrote: | I am in my late 60's and interested in making a trip to your part of the country; which trails could you suggest I might hike? |
I started a creaky knees hiker thread last week here on NWhikers. Take a peak at some of the great possibilities others have listed there. Also The Creaky Knees Guide by S. Blair is a good book for those not familiar with the area. I have done most of them. It gives you a map location. elevation gain, length of hike, and difficulty level. Also a short description of the hike.
If you want to stay close to Seattle, Mt. Si is a great hike(lots of switchbacks), smooth going to the top and a rewarding view of Seattle. Hike early and enjoy lunch at the top.
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Bergamo Member
Joined: 23 Sep 2018 Posts: 4 | TRs | Pics Location: New England |
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Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:33 pm
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I thank you for your replies. I am very comfortable hiking the New England mountains; I would have a car and would like to experience a bit of all your well known areas; and, an important place to visit is the monument to Harvey Manning .
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reststep Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 4759 | TRs | Pics
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Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:54 pm
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"The mountains are calling and I must go." - John Muir
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Bernardo Member
Joined: 08 Feb 2010 Posts: 2174 | TRs | Pics Location: out and about in the world |
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Tue Sep 25, 2018 5:43 pm
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As some have pointed out the key to planning a hike here is the time of year.
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Bergamo Member
Joined: 23 Sep 2018 Posts: 4 | TRs | Pics Location: New England |
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Bergamo
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Wed Sep 26, 2018 2:45 pm
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Time of year: late Spring through early Fall. Thanks
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Kim Brown Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Posts: 6915 | TRs | Pics
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Bergamo wrote: | an important place to visit is the monument to Harvey Manning . |
Not sure what you mean by that. You mean the Tiger & cougar Mountain trails near Seattle?
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
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Bernardo Member
Joined: 08 Feb 2010 Posts: 2174 | TRs | Pics Location: out and about in the world |
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Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:18 pm
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Bergamo wrote: | Time of year: late Spring through early Fall. Thanks |
Hello Bergamo, Your seasons basically work out to Winter, Summer, Winter.
Prior to July, there may still be quite a bit of snow around and there is a significant chance of rain and fog. Starting in late September the same thing except the snow won't be old. It's possible for great days though. All depends. If it does start raining, it could rain for a week. Hiking can still be good, but it's different. Depending on the weather you could drive to different parts of the state. Your best bets in my view are July and August. If I could, I would try for those months. Chime in folks if I'm wrong!
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nordique Member
Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 1086 | TRs | Pics
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nordique
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Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:42 pm
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Tomorrow will be my 88th hike so far this year. My senior citizen friends and I hike three days a week, weather-permitting, year-round. For us, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday is a hiking day--unless the rain forecast is for more than a quarter-inch, or if it's going to be windy, snowing, or icy. One of the things I love about the Pacific North West is a twelve-month hiking season--and autumn is my favorite hiking season: not hot, clearer skies, fewer dogs and people. Yesterday's hike is an example of just how perfect it can be:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskJzei6f
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DIYSteve seeking hygge
Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 12654 | TRs | Pics Location: here now |
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Wed Sep 26, 2018 6:11 pm
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nice pics nordique
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