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    Hiking
    Snowpack melt rushes from a waterfall about one mile into the Palisades trail. Photo by Alex Bruell
    Minutes away from: Palisades Trail
    By Alex Bruell • May 27, 2021 9:20 am

    In a little over an hour, you could be under this waterfall.

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    The trailhead for Ranger Falls/Green Lake is clearly marked, three miles from the end of Carbon River Road; the trail to the falls is mostly uphill but provides great natural scenery; and, finally, the roaring falls is the ultimate payoff. Photos by Kevin Hanson
    Ranger Falls: three easy miles, then it’s all...
    By Kevin Hanson • October 6, 2020 9:00 am

    This is the tenth in a series of articles about local hikes.

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    This time of year, visitors to the Foothills Trail - just east of Orting - will see anglers trying their luck. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Foothills Trail: a popular destination now, even more...
    By Kevin Hanson • October 1, 2020 9:10 am

    This is the ninth in a series of articles about local hikes.

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    The access road to the Green River Natural Area is sometimes used by equestrians. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Green River Natural Area: some trails short and...
    By Kevin Hanson • September 24, 2020 9:20 am

    This is the eighth in a series of articles about local hikes.

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    Nolte State Park is geared to almost any lifestyle, whether it's families enjoying a picnic or a dip in the lake or others the prefer the solitude of a walk among the trees. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Nolte State Park: hike the trail, catch a...
    By Kevin Hanson • September 21, 2020 2:16 pm

    This is the seventh in a series of articles about local hikes.

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    Anyone who has visited Mud Mountain Dam is familiar with this view from the observation platform. In a COViD world, the area is now off-limits, but the area’s Rim Trail, which begins just outside the park gates, is open for visitors. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Mud Mountain Dam: Rim Trail remains popular, everything...
    By Kevin Hanson • September 17, 2020 1:40 pm

    This is the sixth article in a series about local hikes.

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    Hiking the Naches Peak Loop Trail begins and ends with the iconic view of Tipsoo Lake with Mount Rainier in the background. This photo shows a family enjoying a stop at a small alpine pond. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Naches Peak Loop Trail: mountain lakes and stunning...
    By Kevin Hanson • September 10, 2020 12:10 pm

    This is the fifth article in a series about local hikes.

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    Flaming Geyser State Park is gorgeous this time of year, particularly off the beaten path where trails welcome hikers. The trek to Bubbling Geyser involves a decent climb but the view along the way, including this tiny waterfall, is worth it. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Flaming Geyser State Park: wide open spaces for...
    By Kevin Hanson • September 8, 2020 12:02 pm

    This is the fourth in a series of local hikes.

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    Signs along the "east side" of the Black Diamond Open Space indicate its favored status among mountain bikers. On the "west side" the ladder bridge spans a peaceful stretch of Ravensdale Creek. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Black Diamond Open Space: plenty of room for...
    By Kevin Hanson • September 2, 2020 10:40 am

    This is the third in a series of articles about local hikes.

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    An excursion up the Old Mine Trail is short, steep and leads to the mouth of a long-abandoned mine. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Old Mine Trail: a short-but-steep climb provides a...
    By Kevin Hanson • August 28, 2020 10:30 am

    This is the second in a series of articles about local hikes.

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