SKAGIT AUDUBON SUMMER HIKING SCHEDULE By Joan Melcher
NOTE: This summer hiking schedule was prepared on May 11, 2009. As of this time the following hikes appear to be a “go” in the sense that we should be able to drive to the trailheads. However, there is a chance that one or more of the hike destinations will be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. If a hike destination is changed, the meeting time and meeting place will remain the same.WILDERNESS HIKES: The information on the various wilderness hikes is too lengthy to print here. For information contact Joan Melcher 360-424-0407 or dmelcher@comcast.net.
* Northwest Forest Pass (parking permit) required.
Questions? Call Joan Melcher 360-424-0407. For possible alternate hikes call Reita Anstensen 360-293-3617. All the hikes are on Wednesdays. Adopt-A-Tail work parties with Dan Rogers are on Mondays. Dogs are discouraged on Audubon-sponsored hikes. If dogs are on a hike, they must be on a leash at all times.
Adopt-A-Trail work parties: Wear old clothes and have gloves, fluids to drink, and lunch. Tools provided.
June 3
SAN JUAN ISLANDHike on trails at American Camp, Whale Watch Park/ Limekiln State Park, and English Camp. Meet at 8:15 a.m. at Similk Park-n-Ride Station to pool rides. No ferry walk-ons as we will need cars on the island. We will take the 9:35 a.m. ferry from Anacortes, arriving in Friday Harbor at 10:40 a.m. Return ferry sailings are 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
Saturday June 6
NATIONAL TRAILS DAYJoin the Pacific Northwest Trail Association and others to help on trail projects in Deception Pass State Park and the Anacortes Forest Lands. We will work from around 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a snack break around 11 a.m. At 2 p.m. a picnic lunch will be provided at the Rosario picnic shelter. Contributions will be accepted to help pay for the cost of the food. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Pass Lake parking lot. Wear old clothes, have gloves, snacks for the snack break, and fluids to drink. Tools will be provided.
June 10
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Monday June 15
ADOPT-A-TRAIL *Trail work with Dan Rogers (Ed Rogers son) in the Okanogan National Forest. Worksite to be determined. Wear old clothes, have gloves, a lunch, and fluids to drink. Meet at 7:00 a.m. in the Sedro-Woolley Food Pavilion parking lot.
June 17
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June 24
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July 1
BAKER LAKE TRAIL FROM THE SOUTH *Hike to Maple Grove and Anderson Point, 8 miles round trip, 620 ft total el. gain. Beautiful forest and views of Baker Lake. Views of Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan if the weather is clear. Meet at 8 a.m. on the east side of the Sedro-Woolley Food Pavilion parking lot. 2:30 p.m. return to trailhead.
July 8
HEATHER LAKE *Hike to and around a scenic lake at an elevation of 2400 ft off the Mountain Loop Highway near Mt. Pilchuck. 4.8 miles round trip; 1000 ft. el. gain. Meet at 8 a.m. in the Mount Vernon Safeway parking lot. Seattle/Snohomish Co/Camano Island hikers can go directly to trailhead. 1 p.m. return to trailhead for faster hikers; 2:30 p.m. return for slower hikers; carpool accordingly.
Monday July 13
ADOPT-A-TRAIL WORK PARTY *Trail work with Dan Rogers in the Okanogan National Forest. Worksite to be determined. Wear old clothes, have gloves, a lunch, and fluids to drink. Meet at 7:00 a.m. in the Sedro-Woolley Food Pavilion parking lot.
July 15
SAUK MOUNTAIN4.2 miles RT, 1200 ft. el. gain with an option to walk down to Sauk Lake, 7.2 miles RT, 2400 ft. el. gain. Meet 7:30 a.m., Sedro-Woolley Food Pavilion. 12:30 p.m. return to trailhead for those who go to summit only; 2:30 p.m. return for those who do both summit and Sauk Lake; carpool accordingly.
July 22
LAKE SERENE/BRIDAL VEIL FALLS *Off HWY 2 near Mount Index. Up to 8 miles, 1900 ft el gain. Many steps. Meet 7:30 a.m. Mount Vernon Safeway. Seattle/Snohomish Co/Camano Island hikers can go directly to trailhead. 4 p.m. return to trailhead.
July 29
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Monday August 3
ADOPT-A-TRAIL WORK PARTY *Trail work with Dan Rogers in the Okanogan National Forest. Worksite to be determined. Wear old clothes, have gloves, a lunch, and fluids to drink. Meet at 7:00 a.m. in the Sedro-Woolley Food Pavilion parking lot.
August 5
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August 12
MOUNT PILCHUCK *6 miles RT, 2300 ft el gain. Over 2/3 of this hike is on rock of various sizes. 7:30 a.m. Mount Vernon Safeway. 2:30 p.m. return.
August 19
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August 26
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September 2
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