Underwhelming views, tbh, but I like that there is a hiking spot and an elevated platform to have a mini picnic. Only one table, but at least there is something. Enough parking for visitors, but I came on the lesser busy type of days, which was the weekday on an overcast day. I like that you can see Mount Vernon landscape a bit, but idk...Washington state def has more to offer than just what this place has. I also bought lemonade, blackberry jam, and cookies from a stand run by neighborhood kids, which was cute. They are very enthusiastic and where you make a right turn to go into the road that leads into this hiking trail. That is if they still set up at the same spot, haha! In Southern California, insane view, but Washington state got sooooo much more. Promise! read more

Little Mountain Park - Parks Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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Great thinking experience! Very near to my parents' place at big Lake we could run there if we wanted to, but we did take the car for this. read more

Super cool park in the middle of town with tons of trails. It's not busy on a Sunday morning. Very well maintained. What a breath of fresh air in somebody's backyard! All the locals are so nice. We chatted with a few and learned some history about Mt. Vernon. read more

Went on a beautiful summer day. The park had a lot of people but it didn't feel crowded in any way. Minimal walking to sights, views and overlooks. It's a scenic drive even if you don't get out of the car but please do. read more

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Small hill near the Skagit valley. It does have a lot of trails. There's a parking lot at the bottom of the hill and you can take different trails to the top. There are a few parking spots at the top as well. It has a Southern and a Northern overlook - you get a great view of the Skagit valley, Skagit Bay and the tulip fields. Looks like a good place to have a nice picnic too. Nature never ceases to amaze us. read more

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I'm not familiar with this location even though I've lived in Western Washington for a long time. I recently learned this was the largest park in Mt Vernon and had never even heard it mentioned before. My partner wanted to come here to do some mushroom hunting after a recent rainfall. I wanted to come here to do some hiking. We were both happy with this location. I'm not sure where most people normally park, but we wanted to make a day of it and parked at the bottom in an area near Eagle Crossing which seemed like a dirt spot right next to some houses, that I would not really consider a parking lot. We walked up the mountain, it is in fact a little mountain with some elevation gain, but many paths to take you up or down. We had to consult our map frequently as there are so many options. On the Bonnie and Clyde trail you can see the remnants of an old automobile. On the West Loop we encountered a bees nest under a log, a group we can upon reported that they all got stung due to this, but thanks to their warning we had no issue. On a Saturday we encountered only a handful of people and no bikes, but many of these trails are open to bikes. There are some great views at the top, including two lookouts, one looks over the city of Mt Vernon, the other looks over the more rural farming area. We witnessed some cool looking birds flying around. There was a bathroom at the top, but it was not ideal and I opted to use a much nicer porta potty on the way down. If you are not here for hiking and mushrooming you can drive to the top and enjoy these lookouts with no effort. There are picnic benches and trash cans. This was a great way to spend a day, I hope to make it back sometime to explore the other trails. We hiked about 5 miles and spent about 3 hours with many stops to look for mushrooms. We discovered many mushrooms, but maybe not the ones we were hunting. read more

Little Mountain Park - Parks Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Beautiful view and scenery. You have your choice of driving to the top for the amazing view, or hiking it. Many people try to bike it as well read more

I've been searching for a different place to go hiking during unemployment. Following just a 32 minute drive, I very easily found what is sure to be a new favorite. Little Mountain Park offers a variety of hiking/biking/walking paths which vary in challenge. Trails are well maintained and allow, for the most part, social distancing. It's not difficult to move off of the path to allow for others to pass. I'm generally a "walk first, look at the map later" kind of lady. However, I do recommend that you consult the trail map prior to and during your adventure. Trails are pretty well marked to ensure that you follow your chosen trail. Parking isn't too bad. The first gate opens rather late. There's limited parking in the designated area just before reaching the gate; I parked in the road leading up. Once past the entrance gate, there are several other parking lots. Large parking area at the top with lookout points. A friend mentioned that parking can be risky due to break-ins. Be careful. read more

Little Mountain Park - Bonnie & Clyde Trail - Parks Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

I've been going here for years. Beautiful lookouts, well maintained trails, enough parking. I love it

This park is a gem! Over 10 miles of trails, beautiful views and the best part...it's FREE! There are three entrances to the trail heads. We parked at the park gate. There were a few parking spots, but it was mostly street parking. There are primitive facilities at the trail head. Make sure to check out the trail map before you get going. Pro tip: take a picture of it so you have it on your phone to reference later! They have an app you can use to track your location as well and it works in offline mode! There are some trails dedicated to walkers, some dedicated to mountain bikes, but most of mixed use. Dogs are welcome but need to stay on leash, which I recommend complying with due to the mountain bikers. A few we ran into didn't have bells and snuck up on us! The trails are well maked and maintained. The trail names are fun and lead you around the park. There are better facilities once you reach the top! There are picnic tables overlooking the view. (You can also drive to the top). Rain or shine, this is a great excuse to get outdoors! read more

Little Mountain Park - Trail over an old tree - Parks Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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Great place to take pictures! I had a good time bringing my toddler here. The drive up the mountain is nice. read more

Little Mountain Park - Parks Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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Hey oh! This little gem was the perfect hang out for our family. We walked multiple trails and had an excellent time. Everything is well cared for and great for all skill levels. We finished off our hike, finding all the mushrooms. So fun, we'll be back! read more

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We love coming here. It's a great workout especially if you're pushing a jogging stroller all the way up! There are many little trails off the big trails. There are port-a-potties available for restroom use. The views are absolutely stunning. Drivers don't follow the speed limit so definitely stay alert and keep your littles close to you. I read more

Little Mountain Park - Parks Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

I love to come here! Lots of off the beaten path trails also a road that takes you to the top if you just want somewhere to hang out. Great view from the top! read more

Okay...so the name of this park is super cute....and the park pretty much has the same feel. You can drive, ride your bike, or climb up to the top of this park for an amazing view of the puget sound and parts of mount vernon depending on what view point you are at. There is a nice covered area and a picnic table or two if you want to enjoy lunch once you are at the top. The view is spectacular! You can really enjoy the beautiful scenery from up there and there are a few little walking paths around the lookout. We found a cool walking lookout as well. It takes you out on a huge overhang with a nice view of mt. vernon. Little Mountain Park....."what did you do today?"....."oh, we went to Little Mountain." :) :) read more

Gorgeous views from the top, accessible by a narrow winding 1.5 mile road and numerous trails. Trailheads seem to be marked, but try to bring a map, especially for the hiking trails. Not all seem to be well used, so a few times I feared I might be getting lost. The information board at the parking lot lists how strenuous each trail is. I didn't look first, and quickly discovered that my trail was indeed a workout. There are also multi-use trails for bikes, but I didn't use those so I can't comment. read more

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You can drive up to the top of the viewpoint or park your car at different trailhead and hike up the mountain. This is one of the great place to view the skagit valley. Trail sign is pretty clear, some parts of trails are pretty steep (Ginny trail .. I guess that's the name). But very rewarding once you arrive the top. There are 2 viewpoints (I prefer the Pickering Viewpoint more). Overall is very pleasant. If you decided to do the hiking, highly recommend you or your group access the restroom even before driving to the trailhead. The restroom .. use it only if you really need to go (wink). read more

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Love this park. There are so many different trails to hike and the view from the top is beautiful.

Someone should warn out of towners that There is very limited parking for this park especially if the gate is closed which closes off the rest of the road. No mention of when the gate is open but we had to back out of the so called parking area. No place to turn around. The bathroom is a Porta-San. Obviously did not get a chance to hike. Very disappointing. read more