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Here is a WTA trip report for a very nice hike about 30 miles east of Seattle. Nice pictures. This is not a hike with incredible views but the workout is nice and the forest is divine.
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Rattlesnake Mountain - Grand Prospect
Arrived at the trailhead at around 11:30 am on a mostly cloudy (but dry) Wednesday. This trailhead is very popular with mountain bikers so the lot was busy but still had a lot of open spots. The ...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Here is a WTA trip report for a very nice hike about 30 miles east of Seattle. Nice pictures. This is not a hike with incredible views but the workout is nice and the forest is divine.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #336: I was going to look up the word 'plausible' but the threat of being attacked near the dictionary seemed believable and reasonable so I gave it up.
December 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Dictionary joke #336: I was going to look up the word 'plausible' but the threat of being attacked near the dictionary seemed believable and reasonable so I gave it up.
Dictionary joke #335: I was going to look up the word 'albino' but I was grieving about the death of that white alligator, 30 years old.
December 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Dictionary joke #335: I was going to look up the word 'albino' but I was grieving about the death of that white alligator, 30 years old.
Here is a great WTA trip report for a hike that, given the time of the year, is mighty stout-hearted.
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www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Melakwa Lake
Went for a mountain outing with a couple of hiking/climbing buddies today seeking something off I-90 with an early start before the precipitation started. Chose Melakwa Lake because it seemed like a ...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Here is a great WTA trip report for a hike that, given the time of the year, is mighty stout-hearted.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #334: I was going to look up the word 'murder' but I was distracted by all the news about what the malignant narcissist is doing to Venezuelan boats.
December 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Dictionary joke #334: I was going to look up the word 'murder' but I was distracted by all the news about what the malignant narcissist is doing to Venezuelan boats.
Forest, Tiger Mountain, Issaquah, WA
December 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Forest, Tiger Mountain, Issaquah, WA
Here is a WTA trip report for a very nice, moderate hike to alpine lakes. How about that!
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Talapus and Olallie Lakes
This was a great hike for late November! We arrived at the trailhead around 9:15 AM. Unpaved road to the trailhead but it is well-maintained and not really any snow or ice on the way up. The trail ...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Here is a WTA trip report for a very nice, moderate hike to alpine lakes. How about that!
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #333: I was going to look up the word 'pantheon' but there was a picture of a large building, dedicated to the gods, and I was so interested in the picture that I forgot.
December 1, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Dictionary joke #333: I was going to look up the word 'pantheon' but there was a picture of a large building, dedicated to the gods, and I was so interested in the picture that I forgot.
Here is a WTA trip report that shows the benefit of having friends with tracks.
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Goat Mountain
A miscommunication on meetup location led to choosing this unplanned destination that ended up being more of an adventure than needed. The road to the trailhead is in great shape and the trail itself ...
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November 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Here is a WTA trip report that shows the benefit of having friends with tracks.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #332: I was going to look up the word 'leader' but there was no one around to show me where the dictionary was.
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Dictionary joke #332: I was going to look up the word 'leader' but there was no one around to show me where the dictionary was.
Here is a great WTA trip report for a stout hike in a somewhat neglected part of the central Cascades, about 45 miles east of Seattle. Beautiful pics and great narrative.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Scout Patrol Peak, Bearscout Peak
Ascents of two relatively neglected summits on the south side of I-90 with the Mountaineers - Scout Patrol Peak and Bearscout Peak. We drove to the Hansen Creek TH without too much difficulty - the .....
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November 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Here is a great WTA trip report for a stout hike in a somewhat neglected part of the central Cascades, about 45 miles east of Seattle. Beautiful pics and great narrative.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Here is a WTA trip report for a family-friendly hike in the Middle Fork (about 40 miles east of Seattle). Beautiful!
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Oxbow Loop Trail
I met up with a friend for a post-Thanksgiving hike on this trail since they had never been to the Middlefork area before. We hiked from the second lot, including the connector trail - the ...
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November 29, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Here is a WTA trip report for a family-friendly hike in the Middle Fork (about 40 miles east of Seattle). Beautiful!
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #331: I was going to look up the word 'excessive' but I was overwhelmed with all the Black Friday ads.
November 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Dictionary joke #331: I was going to look up the word 'excessive' but I was overwhelmed with all the Black Friday ads.
Dictionary joke #331: I was going to look up the word 'gratitude' but everyone at the table was talking about what they are thankful for and I forgot.
November 27, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Dictionary joke #331: I was going to look up the word 'gratitude' but everyone at the table was talking about what they are thankful for and I forgot.
Dictionary joke #330: I was going to look up the word 'illuminate' but the light above the dictionary would not go on.
November 27, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Dictionary joke #330: I was going to look up the word 'illuminate' but the light above the dictionary would not go on.
Here is a WTA trip report for a great hike on the ever-popular Tiger Mountain, about 20 or so miles east of Seattle in the town of Issaquah.
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Poo Poo Point, Poo Top, Tiger Mountain Trail, One-View Trail, West Tiger 1, West Tiger 3
9 of us enjoyed a pre-Thanksgiving hike on Tiger this morning between showers, a giant "choose your own adventure" loop that clocked us 10.5-ish miles and about 3000' of elevation gain. We left the .....
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November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Here is a WTA trip report for a great hike on the ever-popular Tiger Mountain, about 20 or so miles east of Seattle in the town of Issaquah.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #329: I was going to look up the word 'alabados' but someone was singing a beautiful hymn in Spanish and it took me away from my task.
November 26, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Dictionary joke #329: I was going to look up the word 'alabados' but someone was singing a beautiful hymn in Spanish and it took me away from my task.
Here is a WTA trip report from last summer - but it shows the wide variety of experiences hikers in WA state have. This is not a hike it is a mountaineering experience. Respect!
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Bonanza Peak
Group of 4 summited Bonanza on 7/31 via Mary Green glacier on a single push from Holden Ballpark campground. Around 6k ft gain over 14mi in 21h.
Gpx: https://caltopo.com/m/L69K1
Gear: ax, ...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Here is a WTA trip report from last summer - but it shows the wide variety of experiences hikers in WA state have. This is not a hike it is a mountaineering experience. Respect!
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #328: I was going to look up the word 'extravagant' but the only dictionary I could find was gold and diamond-encrusted.
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Dictionary joke #328: I was going to look up the word 'extravagant' but the only dictionary I could find was gold and diamond-encrusted.
Here is an A+ WTA trip report for a very nice hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, about 45 miles east of Seattle. Nice photos and plenty of up-to-date information about the trail and the road leading to the trail A model trip report.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Talapus and Olallie Lakes
Another winter wonderland hike: There was snow on the road heading up to the Talapus Lake trailhead today, but other than the first 100 feet of trail, the trail is snow free and a good way to enjoy .....
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November 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Here is an A+ WTA trip report for a very nice hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, about 45 miles east of Seattle. Nice photos and plenty of up-to-date information about the trail and the road leading to the trail A model trip report.
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...
Dictionary joke #327: I was going to look up the word 'revolution' but I was distracted by the latest Ken Burns documentary.
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Dictionary joke #327: I was going to look up the word 'revolution' but I was distracted by the latest Ken Burns documentary.
My how times have changed. Today is the 62nd anniversary of the assassination of JFK and who is remembering that fateful day? Even earth-shattering events simply fade into the past. #jfk #assassination
November 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
My how times have changed. Today is the 62nd anniversary of the assassination of JFK and who is remembering that fateful day? Even earth-shattering events simply fade into the past. #jfk #assassination
Dictionary joke #326: I was going to look up the word 'definition' but I couldn't figure out the words that described a dictionary.
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Dictionary joke #326: I was going to look up the word 'definition' but I couldn't figure out the words that described a dictionary.
Dictionary joke #325: I was going to look up the word 'aesthetics' but there was a guy near the dictionary spouting off about the nature and appreciation of beauty so I just left the room.
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Dictionary joke #325: I was going to look up the word 'aesthetics' but there was a guy near the dictionary spouting off about the nature and appreciation of beauty so I just left the room.
