Monday's Hikes, January 17

MLK Day Hikes Good morning everyone, I know it feels like this wet, wet winter just won’t wane. It is after 7am this morning, still pitch dark outside and raining. Ahhh! But the good news is that we’re already at MLK Day. Valentine’s Day, Spring Break and brighter mornings are on the horizon. Karen found a great option for a potential group hike. Here is a video describing it. Who’s in for this one? https://youtu.be/QcOa5ca7oNs And Kathleen found a new on-line magazine focusing on our region: Salish Magazine. You can find the inaugural issue at: https://salishmagazine.org/ Here is what is planned for the coming Monday: Walkers: The Walkers will hike the Ueland Tree Farm trails. They will carpool at the Kitsap Mall ((Between Silverdale Way and the South East side of the Mall near Wild Wings ) Silverdale Way side near Sears), departing at 9:30am or meet at the trailhead (address: Leber Lane NW, Bremerton WA 98312) for a 10:00am start. Hikers: The hikers will hike Fort Flagler. They will depart Poulsbo P&R lot at 8 am. Directions: Cross Hood Canal bridge on Hwy 104. Turn right on Hwy 19 toward Pt Townsend. At stop sign, turn right onto Chimacum Rd. At next stop, turn right onto Oak Bay Rd, Hwy 116. Turn left onto Flagler Rd. Follow this road across Indian & Marrowstone Islands. At north end of Marrowstone, Flagler Rd end at Ft Flagler State Park. Inside the park, take the left fork toward the beach Park near the restrooms. Hike the periphery of the park, about 5 to 6 miles. A Discovery Pass is required. Mountain Goats: The Goats will take advantage of the holiday schedule and once again hope to snowshoe Hurricane Hill. They will depart early from the Poulsbo Viking Park & Ride at 7:30am. Walkers: Ueland Tree Farm: http://uelandtreefarm.com/assets/utf-map.pdf Hikers: Fort Flagler: https://parks.state.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/1870/Fort-Flagler-State-Park-PDF. Mountain Goats: Hurricane Hill: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/hurricane-hill-snowshoe Mark