We parked at the archery range (South TH), there is a restroom (in good condition) and walked to the starting of the Darvil trail. If I'm going to have to do a road walk, best to do it at the beginning of the hike. Skunk cabbage is starting to bloom, a sure sign that spring is on the way! We hiked the West Loop, intending to do the Bonnie and Clyde and Ginnys trail to the parking lot and viewpoint. However, the Bonnie and Clyde trail is CLOSED north of the Fred's trail all the way to the other side by the North viewpoint. We ended up doubling back on the Bonnie and Clyde going south to the Ridge trail. If you have never hiked in this park, everything is well signed and easy to follow except for the Ridge trail, which meanders with social trails along the bluff and thru the woods. Just keep going north close to the bluff and you will see the radio towers where the parking lot and view is. We could see the yellow daffodil fields from there as just a blur of yellow. If you haven't been, be sure and detour thru along the tulip route, much prettier than the freeway. Snow Goose Produce is open and so is Roosengarde (no charge right now and fresh cut flowers available). We hit the north viewpoint, back along the Huff n Puff, down the Taylors and out the Down South. You could mistake the gate going into the housing development or the Eagle Challenge trails, just keep following the trail straight until you get back to the parking lot. Approx. 4 1/2 miles 

We were fortunate to stay out of the mountain fog with this low elevation hike near Mt Vernon.  We started at the 3 car Darvil trailhead on the south side of the park.  We did a counterclockwise loop up the Up Quick trail then decended to the LA-Z-Boy trail then back up the steep Up Only trail then back down Ginny's, Bonny and Clyde and completed the loop on the West Loop Trail.

The Bonny and Clyde trail was officially closed due to a powerline that is slumping over the trail.  The power line is actually 8-9 feet above the trail and is not at all dangerous.  I'm sure that the City of Mt Vernon only closed the trail for liability purposes. The trail was in excellent condition.

The West Loop trail actually traverses a rare old growth forest.  

These trails are all very well cared for. I did my part by kicking away loose rocks and branches.

RT 6.1 mi, 1200 ft.

The Bonnie & Clyde trail was closed west of the intersection of Fred's Trail / West Loop, so I was unable to complete last leg of this hike. However, the Darvill trail, Straight up, Bonnie & Clyde (east portion), and West Loop were all in good condition. There were several other hikers on the trails. I'm not sure how 5 cars would fit at the Darvill trailhead parking lot. When I left, there were 4, and it seemed quite full. 

We hiked Little Mountain on Sunday, a few days after a windstorm blew down some small trees and a lot of branches. This also meant the road to the summit was closed, but parking was still available in the lower lot at the main entrance. The blowdowns didn't have a big effect on our hike; there were a few small trees across the Bonnie & Clyde trail (below the abandoned car), but they were easy to cross. By now, they may have already cleared some of the debris, and the road may have reopened. Even if it's closed, there are many options for both short and long hikes starting from the lower parking lot.

I highly recommend downloading the Little Mountain trail map app from Hiking Project if you're unfamiliar with these trails. It's something of a labyrinth, and while some trail crossings are labeled, that's not always the case. Plus, without a map it can be hard to know which trail to pick.

We started on the Rooty trail from the parking lot, and soon turned right onto a very steep trail that's often labeled "Up Only" on maps. It gets you much closer to the summit in less than a quarter of a mile, but it is steep, steep, steep! Our five-year-old managed, but barely. Some roots in the trail help with footing, but it's often muddy. I don't recommend this route for most unless your goal is to get to the top quickly.

From Up Only, we turned right onto Service Road, which merges with Sidewinder and then the Bonnie and Clyde trail. We decided to skip the summit and instead followed Bonnie & Clyde down to the road. From there, we got back on the Rooty trail and followed it back to the parking lot. During our entire hike, we saw only a few other people on the trail. I estimate that our total hike was around three miles and it took us around two hours (with the five-year-old). All in all, Little Mountain is a wonderful park, and a fun place to explore new trails, even if you only have a few hours.

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Went last Saturday to Little Mountain Park with a local hiking group. We hiked a loop combining the Darvill, Up Quick, Ridge, and Bonnie & Clyde trails. All of these trails were in great condition, although some parts of the Ridge Trail are at a sharp incline up, definitely bring good shoes for this section. Great views of the Skagit Valley from the top of the Ridge Trail! Parking at the Darvill trailhead may be tricky if the main parking areas are full.