Such a great little beach park!! It's only accessible by hiking down to it (a little more than a…read moremile one way) but so worth it. It's a beautiful little spot that seems secluded/private. The hike has some decent incline on the way back to your car, so bring your water! The trail itself is pretty shaded so it can be chilly. Dog friendly! Limited parking so be ready for a little wait. The lot closes at dawn. Highly recommend though!!

We love this clean, peaceful park. Never crowded. Birds all around. Green everywhere. Awesome trail.read more

A diamond in the rough that we stumbled on by accident. Plan to spend more time there exploring…read morethe trails.

These are some nice trails to roll your mountain bike on. I hopped onto the singletrack trail and…read moredang: It was a doozie within seconds. The skinny trail almost immediately points upward. In fact, there were quite a few times, where I just had to pull my feet out of the pedals & walk a little. Overall, I probably had to walk about 10 times going uphill. But---once you turn around. The roller coaster is on! I'm a bit of a fraidy cat, but I barreled down the trail pretty fast. I'm not a veteran of singletrack, so I had to really look out for roots, big rocks, holes, etc.---cuz I didn't want to eat it. So it took about 20min up this trail and about 5min down. It was a workout and hella fun downhill. There are a few ladder bridges and other types of bridges on the single track trail. If you want some serious dirt, give these trails a try. I also took the road/bigger trail which is at the very bottom of the gulch/valley. This is more of a road, and it's fairly straight and it goes up from the trailhead (paralleling the train tracks). So, there is talk of selling off this land for development. That would be a total shame Check out the website for this area and get the lowdown on this trail system's future. Hopefully Mukilteo will by this area and keep it as a cool place to hike and ride.

Such an amazing spot to spend time outdoors. One thing to keep in mind--if you're planning to walk…read morealong the beach, definitely check the tide beforehand. When the tide is high, a large part of the beach gets covered, and you'll miss out on the best walking areas. Aside from that, it's a great place for a picnic or just hanging out with friends. There's plenty of open space for volleyball, frisbee, or whatever games you want to bring. Beautiful scenery and a relaxing vibe all around--definitely worth a visit!

I was searching for somewhere to take my dogs for a walk and found this park through Yelp. It's…read moresuch a great spot to enjoy lunch and a view. The park itself is pretty big, a nice large lawn with picnic tables and plenty of space to set up a picnic on the grass. Most people seemed to be enjoying lunch in their car or on the grass or next to their cars. A few folks set up their lawn chairs and enjoyed the sunshine but point is, theres a lot space to enjoy the park however you want, it's pretty great! As for dog walking it wasn't a large area for dogs to roam around, dogs must stay on leash or you risk a fine according to the signs there, but it's still a nice area to bring your dog to while you enjoy the view. I had seen pictures of dogs in the water so I knew there had to be a trail somewhere. The lawn has a few levels to it and a lot of grassy spots areas to hang out in between the bushes and off to the left we found a dirt road. The signage was spray painted so you cant read it and the path looks pretty used so we went down it and came to the traintracks. We crossed those and found the beach where further down we saw some other people. Our dogs loved it, they got to enjoy the sunshine, roam on the grass, walk around and swim! We definitely plan on coming back just to enjoy coffee and a view, or have a nice lunch date, watch the sunset, theres quite a few fun possibilities here!

***NOT*** a hiking trail. Wrong address…read more There are two Lake Serenes in Washington. This one is in Stevens Pass: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lake-serene Here's the Yelp listing: https://www.yelp.com/biz/lake-serene-bridal-veil-falls-gold-bar-2 That's the hike. It's 54 miles from Mukilteo. The Mukilteo version of Lake Serene is just a little pond surrounded by houses. 98% of the lake shore has waterfront homes, so there's no way to hike here unless you stroll the sidewalks on Serene Way and Shelby Road. Lots of people walk their dogs there every day, but this isn't a hiking trail.

Pretty lake in a residential area, across the street from a fire station. Sign says you need a pass…read morebut I doubt anyone ever has one, also says not to park there but no one seems to listen to that either and I haven't had any issues with anyone asking us to leave but there is a parking lot across the way. I've seen people swim in it but I've also seen dead fish heads floating around so not too sure how safe it is, would be great for kayaking or something similar. There's currently a bunch of beautiful Lilly pads!

The review is for the Blanca Lake trail in the Amazingly Beautiful Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National…read moreForest, which has many beautiful trails to explore, which I'm just getting started on. Lol This one is an adventure in itself just getting to, literally of the beaten path, even with its popularity. You will be in the heart of the Cascades after the drive and hike. The last six miles of road is gravel, so it's a slow but scenic drive, after sone of the breathtaking views of the mountains driving up highway 2, which leads over Stevens Pass, almost there, but not quite. Just like the drive, the trail is a rock and root trail, so with both, don't hurry, enjoy the moments, stop and take in the views, forest, nature, and quietness. This is a highly moderate to hard hike, come prepared... plenty of water ( not a single plastic bottle) lots of water, snacks or lunch to enjoy along the trail, while enjoying the beautiful lake views, and to stayed fueled on the way back. Like many of summer hikes I've experienced, watching people not prepared, exhausted and dehydrated, sad days!! A little prep makes for a enjoyable memorable day, not life threatening... seriously! The first four miles are a fairly long cross cross ascent, once you get to the ridge, more amazing views can be seen, till then, you get peek a boo views of the mountains. Once you get to Virgin Lake, you'll start the descent to Blanca Lake, you can hear the waterfalls from the lake, pretty much down to it. Around the lake there was still good size areas of snow melting in the shaded areas. Great views of Columbia peak and glacier (which feeds into the lake) along with many more amazing peaks to views in this glacier valley. The water color is so beautiful!! Getting its color from the glacier water source. I was grateful for the reviews from fellow yelpers and AllTrails, for the recommendations of taking sandals and clothes to swim in, I wore very light hiking clothes which dry fast, and the shoes are helpful for sharp rocks and slippery logs. Yes, even more grateful after watching many falling over the very slippery logs, painful to watch. The waters was amazing! Not as cold as you would expect coming off the glacier, but it was refreshing after a long hike on a very warm day. So worth bringing extra gear. After enjoying a quick lunch with all the amazing views, it was time for the hike back up, and yes, it's a hike up, remember that when you're going DOWN to the lake, it's going to be uphill all the way past Virgin Lake to the ridge. I recommend hiking poles, even if you don't feel they're necessary for the hike up, they definitely make the descent over rocks and roots easier to negotiate. Definitely a hike not to rush, stop and breathe, enjoy the views. This time up I had a fun encounter with the pair of squirrels, letting myself and a few other hikers that stopped to enjoy the spectacle of the squirrels (as. I had to explain) letting us know to stay away from their tree, with squeaks and hand tapping, pretty sure they had young ones up further in the tree. Just another fun part of the adventure in nature. I definitely recommend starting early as this will be a all day adventure, due to the travel and hiking time. Also note, due to a major washout, you will be parking on the side of the road as the washout adds another mile to the trail, the real parking lot is on the other side of the boulder and rock field. It's also a popular hike, so more than likely, especially on the weekends, there will be more people. After the hike, it's a good things Monroe is not far away for some good food and brews( Which it has many options of) I definitely recommend this one, well worth the hard hike, for the amazing lake and views of so many peaks. Not to mention getting to witness a glacier. Come prepared, please! Happy Hiking! God bless and multiple Cheers!

This national forest is a treasure and it's really beautiful…read more Whether you want to go for the day, spend the night, rent a campsite or go hiking/fishing/exploring for several weeks, this forest is perfect. With the Greenwater River, fishing is plenty and you can't beat the scenery. The salmon run goes through here, and it's fun to watch. There are also lakes and gorgeous meadows, along with glacier capped mountains. There are multiple campsites to rent. In the warmer months, I've seen them full to capacity and in the spring/fall, I've seen a lot of space so check them out. Since it's a national forest, you're allowed to camp wherever you want to. There are countless places that are excellent spots to camp near the river or deep in the woods. Even in the summer when there have been tons of people at the campsites, driving just 2 minutes down the road made me feel like I was the only person in the world. It is so peaceful there. If you take the entrance going through Marysville then Granite Falls to the Mountain Loop Highway, you'll come across various B&B's on the way and fruit stands. You'll also see at the entrance a great log memorial to the wood there (see photo). I've seen owls, foxes, eagles, deer, and countless kinds of fish. A forest ranger stopped to check on me once when I was having a campfire with friends. He wanted to make sure we were OK and that our campfire was under control. He was kind and really cared about the woods and us. Go visit this natural beauty. It's incredible.

Literally the most beautiful views of any beach in the area! Mountains, seaglass, seals, swimming,…read moreshells, picnic space.... Absolutely no notes. Just go!

More of a rocky limited beachside and pedestrian walkway over the train, this "park" offers nothing…read moreby way of space to play, run, explore. Cold made colder in non-summer months. Peaceful spot to bring your camping chairs and watch the waves. Parking also onsite, not too far of a jaunt from the beach.

I've grown up going here, all my life, so it's always been an important place for my friends and I…read more A gorgeous place to watch the ferries sail by or catch a great sunset. There are also several restaurants in the area too ~ Ivar's Landing and walk up, Diamond Knot Brewery and now Hook & Cleaver. Plenty of paid parking, to boot! Great place to walk around and enjoy the views, then have a s'mores bonfire with friends! You'll enjoy your time here! Cheers!

We visited on a gloriously sunny winter day but boy was it was cold! Nonetheless, we spend hours…read morewalking the shoreline, watching the funny seals, taking photos of the ferries gliding by, and reading the information signs. Sadly we didn't hit it on a day the lighthouse was open but it was interesting to walk around the grounds. The bathroom was large and clean. You use your phone to pay for parking but it's not expensive. Food options are just steps away, and train enthusiasts will appreciate the locomotives that rumble by periodically. There are several community fire pits available for family gatherings, as well as benches that encourage one to sit and contemplate life, or watch the sunset turn the sky shades of pink and coral.

5/5 nice park especially Eastern side of it. Dog off leash is allowed. Nice and huge placeread more

This place is an interesting blend of folks from all walks of life. There's a lot of families and…read morean off leash area where a bunch of cute pups roam. It's pretty rocky so best to bring sandals or shoes but we did find some great rocks when we were there. There's a train track that runs right next to the park so it is definitely a highlight for our son. It does take a bit of walking to get to the park, and some stairs up and down so it's not the best for mobility restricted folks. Cute, quirky beach. Super Everett.

Loved our afternoon walk through this trail. Took about an hour around the whole loop (walking…read moresteadily) taking pictures for a total of two miles. Well kept area with a Beautiful little stream too! Perfect for kids as there is a playground and basketball court. Please do be careful though and practice social distancing :)

A giant loop of small hills, a narrow paved trail and a few parks spread out around the loop. Its…read morebike, stroller, and dog friendly! Our dogs loved it, it's a clean route and everyone keeps it that way. We walked the whole loop in about an hour going very slowly and taking tons of pictures, there are some very beautiful views along this trail. There are trash cans available and benches to rest at throughout the trail which are painted pretty cute!

Such a wonderful park. There is a water pad for kids to play in during the summer as well. The…read moreplayground is divided into two sections, one is geared more towards 2-6 year olds, while the other portion with the bigger slides is better for older kids. The spinning carousel is fun one for the kids to get dizzy with. This park has regular swings, toddler swings, a harness swing, and two platform swings. There are some basketball courts nearby. And you can go for a short scenic walk on some trails behind the park. My 2 year loves walking the trail.

Great, large playground next to a splash park. Perfect for summers and letting the kids run their…read moreenergy out. The property is well maintained and everything is kept clean.