Submitted by ohjeezItsMe t3_104iwtt in Washington
I don't mind the cold, I just don't want to hike in snow, I'm concerned I'll get lost or that I'll step through soft snow onto something that sprains my ankle. I typically aim for hikes in the Cascades in summer and fall, but what can be done this time of year?
I'll definitely check out Coal Creek thanks!
Yeah of course. Feel free to PM me if you want more recommendations.
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Discovery Park in Seattle. Not strenuous and great water and mountain views. Don't leave valuables in your car.
The Hoh Rain Forest may be drippy and muddy, but it’s not likely to be snowy.
olympic wilderness coast. its amazing
Oyster Dome Trail on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/oyster-dome-trail
Lots of great hikes on Whidbey Island.
Boulder River Trail just west of Darrington.
I just did Twin Falls recently! Was pretty easy and the snow was minimal
Anything on any island.
Baker Lake Trail East Side can be a gorgeous hike if the clouds cooperate, and is a great hike even if they don't ;-)
There are so many, it's hard to summarize. As a general rule, anything closer to the Sound is less likely to have snow, and any river hike is less likely to have snow. Use the hike finder on WTA.org to find more.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
Evans Creek Preserve in Redmond (though it may be a bit flooded, I went in the summer once and the water level was high)
Alternatively any trail in Bellingham really
Novel-Art3412 t1_j35a3wv wrote
Lower elevation hikes are great in the winter. Check out the many trails in Issaquah, Bellevue, and Redmond area. The Bus trail in Issaquah is a nice flat one in the forest with an old abandoned bus. Coal Creek Falls is also a good winter hike.