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Southwest County Park — Jun. 30, 2020

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

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Hint: cross the street and go north from the main parking area to access the larger area of this park. Once you’re away from the loop trails you’ll find multiple interconnecting trails that will lead you to tree swings, a treehouse, ravens with ropes attached to climb over on your way to a nicely created biking area. You can cross the water multiple times while staying on trails and explore for hours.

Southwest County Park — Jun. 30, 2020

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
 

Hint: cross the street and go north from the main parking area to access the larger area of this park. Once you’re away from the loop trails you’ll find multiple interconnecting trails that will lead you to tree swings, a treehouse, ravens with ropes attached to climb over on your way to a nicely created biking area. You can cross the water multiple times while staying on trails and explore for hours.

Southwest County Park — Aug. 3, 2017

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Angella
WTA Member
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2 people found this report helpful

 

I intended to hike the outer loop trail and then the inner loop trail, but somehow, ended up doing 1/2 of each. I'm still not sure how I ended up on the inner loop trail.  Some basic signage on the loop trails would be very helpful.  I also went across the road to hike the trail there.  I went to the point where the trail ends in a "T" intersection and to the left is Olympic View Drive and to the right appears to be more trail options.  I followed this for a few yards, before it got too muddy for my tennis shoes and started to look a bit sketchy (a rickety, user built boardwalk).  From the start of the trail on the north side of Olympic View Drive to the "T" was about .7 miles as roughly measured on my fitbit (since there is no mileage given for that trail on the sign).  The interpretive loop trail about logging in the area was interesting (done as a Scout project). 

Southwest County Park — May. 12, 2016

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
  • Hiked with kids
  • Hiked with a dog

1 person found this report helpful

 
I take my dog for walks along these trails. Its a nice diversion from the domestic sprawl all around. If traffic is light, you can almost forget you are in a neighborhood.

Southwest County Park — May. 10, 2016

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
  • Wildflowers blooming
  • Fall foliage

1 person found this report helpful

 
I take our Lab for afternoon walks in this trail. Sometimes we geocache here too. Its a peaceful easy place to get off the sidewalk and enjoy the trees.