Blackbird Island - Waterfront Park — Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area

Just a nice snowy stroll while my daughter shopped. I entered the trails from the end of 9th St. This is the ONLY sketchy part. I climbed over the snow berm and promptly fell on my butt and slid down the short hill. After that it was all flat trails! Sadly, lots of dog poop which really sticks out on the trails. Amazing that people can't seem to clean up after their dogs. I carefully climbed the ice covered steps to the raised viewpoint, clutching the handrail hoping not to fall on the back of my head. After crossing the bridge onto Blackbird Island, I followed the trail in a clockwise direction and then took the center trail as well. Great informational/historical signage and beautiful views. Here I did see a couple people. I walked a total of about 2 miles, crossed back over the bridge and followed the new sidewalk up behind the new hotel and came out on 8th street. Beautiful walk in the snow, minus all of the dog poop. Great for kids.