Rough patches, kinda steep, but a totally exciting hike! The view is worth it. 

It was rainy when we went so dress warm, wear hiking boots and bring water.

Beautiful day for a walk in the woods. My daughter wanted to take a hike and have a picnic for her birthday. We followed the directions for Bonnie and Clyde, Ginny’s trail and then Ridgeway to loop back to the car. We paused for a sunny picnic at the lookout. Only a few people on the trail today. A few more up too at the picnic area. The trails are in good condition. Except Ridgeway. We got a little turned around trying to find the established trail. Many feet have walked around in the woods and the signage is poor once you leave the main trailhead from the top. Nevertheless, we found our way. All in all, it was lovely. The sun is shining, the breeze wa warm and the company was fantastic.

I wanted something nearby with a view so Little Mountain it was! Bonus is picnic tables at the summit and the ability to get a little writing done.

I parked at the summit parking lot overlook and waited a bit for a group of 10 to wander off before taking in the scenery. I could see over to the snow capped Olympics and a few daffodil fields were turning yellow.

Then I headed past the tower to the south, over the “true” summit and dropped down to meet Bonnie & Clyde. 

I know I’ve been in Bonnie & Clyde before but this was the first time seeing the abandoned truck it gets its name from. I imagine that was one heck of a story. I bet my friend Ginny knows.

Just past it I took a turn up Fred’s “difficult or dangerous” trail and got those calf muscles burning. All the trails are dry right now so it wasn’t TOO difficult or dangerous.

At the top I went left for the North Viewpoint Trail and stopped quickly for a view of Baker. Not a soul so far.

I headed down the road to meet the Service Road trail and looped back to B&C to make a figure 8. Back up Fred’s and to my car for about 2 miles and an hour of walking.

There were far more people at the parking lot viewpoint upon my return so I didn’t end up staying to work but you know, that whole #socialdistancing thing.  🙂

Great day volunteering with the WTA work party today.  We worked here before, in December, and the progress is awesome!  My kids (age 11 and 13) and I learned new skills, new tools, worked with great people, and overall enjoyed a day giving back. Many thanks to Barbara for her expertise.

Great morning hike before work meetings in the area. Thanks to all the volunteers who keep this trail so well-kept. Parked at the gate for a short 4 mile trail run to the top. Took Huff N Puff and Sidewinder up. A little mud in spots, but not bad at all.