Schmitz Preserve Park — Saturday, Mar. 25, 2017

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Note: Description on this page is outdated. There are no blowdowns except on the far south dead-end section near Orleans/Manning Streets and 53rd Ave SW. Also, the wood sculptures no longer exist with the exception of the large crocodile off the main trail loop. On a nice day in between rainy ones, we ventured not far into West Seattle to see this old-growth forest with plenty of skunk cabbage. The path has overall been taken care of by volunteers, however, there are many low spots that are extremely muddy so wear your boots! Pleasant, short, kid-friendly loop is available with one tree crocodile which has seen better days and a crystal clear creek.