Started Hike-A-Thon month off with one of my favorite local trails. This trail has it all and is a local gem for sure! Lovely evergreen/deciduous forest, bird song, some elevation and you end at the Salish Sea!
The dry weather is obvious here as the licorice ferns are all dried up and some trees are showing their thirst. There is a spring that is draining lightly onto the trail so it was a surprise to see some moisture.
The tide was out on my visit and folks were enjoying the exposed area. There was a harbor seal feasting on something which made for fun entertainment. Views of the Olympic Mountains were unfortunately obscured due to the Bear Gulch wildfire. There was an interesting line of blue sky and smoke. Fortunately there was no smoke impacting our breathing.
A word to off trail folks!! First stay on the trail and if you don’t you may make and unwanted friendship with poison oak!!! As you near the railroad track tunnel there are lots of poison oak patches and especially at the exit and slop up to the tracks.
This was a great evening hike and perfect way to begin a month of hiking and fundraising!
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