Meadowbrook Farm, Snoqualmie Valley Trail — Thursday, Apr. 7, 2022

It was a gorgeous day, and I wanted to spend every minute I could soaking up the sunshine! This trail was perfect for that. The larger loop at Meadowbrook has a great view of Mount Si. There is a stretch of VERY muddy/swampy trail that cannot be avoided. We tried to balance on some fallen logs but the stagnant water is several inches deep and the branches sank right in along with our feet. Not pleasant, but I'd rather learn that my boots are no longer waterproof here than on a backpacking trip :) We added on a stretch of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, entering through the dog park, to make a longer hike of about 5 miles. We saw a mid sized garter snake at the dog park parking lot sunning itself. Other wildlife sightings included a few turkey vultures, a green heron, and about 50 robins. No elk sightings today.