[Dorje]

62 y.o. man in good shape looking for hiking buddies who like to get up early and do moderate to difficult trails, I live in Gold Bar and enjoy doing local hikes along hwy 2, but open to other destinations as well. I like to start at dawn on weekdays, and prefer uncrowded trails. Never a race to the top for me, but enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Mountain biking, swimming, spelunking and other adventures, too. HMU! -Dorje-

[Sky Hiker]

There's a lady from Sultan that would love to hike with you

[Dorje]

Oh yes?! Well do tell! 😀 Dorje

[WeekendWarrior]

Hello! I’m getting on a flight to Seattle and will be in Gold Bar tomorrow and Saturday. Would love to go on a morning hike on Saturday. Hoping for something 4 to 6 miles, challenging, good views. Found a few on AllTrails but I’m sure you know the area well.

[Dorje]

Hi! 4-6 miles each way, or total miles? A good one 4-6 miles round trip, with a great view at the top, would be Bridal Veil falls. It's moderate overall; a gentle 2 mile hike to the falls trailhead, and then about 1/2 mile that ascends steeply to the top of the falls. It is a popular hike, and very busy on nice weekends. Trails with good views in Skykomish Valley are somewhat rare in the 4-6 miles total range. Most of the ones with views of the Valley or surrounding mountains are either much longer, or much shorter. Dorje

[WeekendWarrior]

Bridal Veil looks beautiful! Crowded isn’t ideal but not the worst thing. Any thoughts/experience with Wallace Falls via Woody Trail or Mt Persis?

[ale_capone]

Im kind of curious too. Does Dorje have a secret admirer? There is the sky valley hiking group on facebook. Im not a member, but it seems like mostly gold bar people. I havent been doing many long hikes lately. My dog/main partner can only manage a few miles. I'd feel guilty going without her. She only has so many hikes left.