Discovery Park Loop Trail, Hiram M. Chittenden - Ballard Locks & Elliott Bay Trail — Friday, Dec. 30, 2022

When the weather mellowed out this afternoon, I walked around Magnolia on the beach.

Low tide was to be +3 at 5:45 PM, has to be below +4.5 the whole time to complete the loop.  Left my house in Ballard after 3, hit the beach at Elliott Bay Marina about 5.  Winds were forecast 10 - 15 from the S, part of the reason I did it this direction this time.

Got on the beach N of the first houses, would have had to walk the slippery rocks to start from the Marina.  There is a trail through the woods behind the bench.  There is the greatest waterfront encampment here, complete with solar path light and a lifetime of found things adorning the grounds.  Usually I just pass by, but today I wanted to check it out.

"Hello?"  I called out again, "Hello?"  With no response, avoiding the tarp structures, I enjoyed the dwindling light from my high perch.  I said "Thank You!" as I left to let anyone there I had no ill intentions.  It's a sweet spot and I will be back.

On the other side of the woods,  over the pipe the beach opened up, really an easy stroll all the way to Discovery Park.  Made it across the Locks with time to spare, they close at 9, but I was home by 7:45.