Spencer Island — Friday, Dec. 31, 2004

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

My better half and I hiked a few miles around Spencer Island today. There are some muddy spots, but you can stay on paved pathways if you wish. Lots of seaguls today, a few hawks; and we spooked a large heron out of the marsh beside the trail, but by the time I had the camera ready, it was out of sight. Only a few other folks here today. The trees and brush are bare, but interesting this time of year. There were some dark clouds today, so while the sun shone through, it put a cool glow on everything. This is a nice place to hike in the winter. And it's all level! The views of Three Fingers, Pilchuck, Whitehorse, Baker and more were great today from here. The bridge is out, and there is an impassable gap in the dike; directly across from the old barn. So if you walk around the Island, beginning North, you have to return the way you came.