Are you looking for somewhere to hit the trail on the early spring days in Washington. A lot of people getting really excited when the sun starts to shine in March but due to the snow we get in the mountains there can still be quite a bit of time before the trails are snow free and ready to be hiked. If you want you can definitely still hit the trails that have snow in them just make sure that you check the avalanche conditions and come prepared with flotation devices like snow shoes or skis to help you stay on top of the snow!
I picked these trails that usually don’t have snow this time of year but they still will be pretty muddy. Make sure to wear shoes that are good for this! As part of leave no trace it is important to walk through the mud instead of creating new trails. New trails ultimately will cause more erosion to the landscape and just make the trail even worse in the long run. youWhen you are heading outside now is also a great time to check your gear. Make sure your first aid kit is stocked and if you are feeling up to it, even giving all your gear a spring cleaning before you get into your summer hustle and bustle!
Anyway, enough talking, if you are looking for places to get outside near Seattle in the spring that are generally snow free these trails are for you:
1. Mount Si (8 miles | 3,400 ft)
2. Poo Poo Point – Chirico Trail (3.8 miles | 1760 ft)
3. Rattlesnake ledge – (4 miles | 1160 ft)
4. Dirty Harry’s Balcony (4.4 miles | 1600 ft)
5 .Little Si (3.7 miles | 1300 ft)
6. Twin Falls ( 2.5 miles | 616 ft)
7. Boulder River trail (8.6 miles | 700 feet)
8. Wallace Falls (5.6 miles | 1300 ft)
9. Heybrook Lookout (2.6 miles | 850 ft)
10. Oyster Dome (5 miles | 1050 ft)
Did I miss any of your favorites! Feel free to comment below to let me know your go to spring hikes near Seattle!
Happy wandering!
-Caitlynn
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