One of the things we love about living in Seattle is all of the hiking opportunities nearby. We've done quite a few hikes and walks since we've been here, all of which have been enjoyable, but there are a few trails that I can't wait to hike again.

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  Cascade Pass at North Cascades National Park (original post) - This was probably the longest and most difficult hike we did, at 7.4 miles and 1700 feet of elevation gain, which isn't difficult at all compared to a lot of other trails, but it was a big hike to us. We started the hike near glaciers and hiked past streams into an alpine meadow with scattered boulders before the trail ended at Cascade Pass with a beautiful view. It's a few hours away, but worth the drive and the effort.


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  Lime Kiln Trail at Robe Canyon Historical Park (original post) - This trail started closer to us than Cascade Pass did, but it was still one of the more distant trails we did. While it was also several miles long, it was pretty flat, since it followed an old rail line. We walked parallel to a river for a few miles, through the remains from an old settlement, past a lime kiln, and stopped next to the river for a snack before heading back. A relatively easy hike with a lot of stuff going for it, and the memory of us relaxing next to the river is something I will keep with me.


• Any trail at Cougar Mountain (original posts 1, 2, 3, and 4) - Located about 30 minutes away, with many trails of varying difficulty, we've enjoyed going here many times. It doesn't have the amazing views of Cascade Pass trail or the river of Lime Kiln Trail, but it's a beautiful area with lots of trails to explore. We'll definitely go back many more times.

I'm looking forward to doing more hikes as the weather warms up and hope to hike these trails again and discover many more wonderful trails.