3 Hikes Under Three Miles
Sometimes the best hiking is when you can hit the trail and make your way to your destination in under an hour or two! Bring your kids, bring your dogs, bring your best friends, and bring your hiking shoes… these are some of our favorite hikes under three miles that you are sure to love!
This 2.6 mile roundtrip hike is fun and rewarding! It is easy for any vehicle to get to since its located right off of the highway near Gold Bar, WA. That’s part of why we recommend this hike for the whole group, kids included! The path starts off a little steep with most of the 850ft elevation gain at the first half of the hike. You will then reach a nicely forested area with a mostly level trail where you can cool down. In the final stretch of the hike you will start to notice the view of Bridal Veil Falls on a clear day. One of our favorite parts is that it has a fire lookout at the top… climb the stairs up the lookout for an even more magnificent view!
This hike is short, sweet, and has a beautiful view! With the elevation gain only consisting of 164ft, this 1.8 mile roundtrip hike located near Bellingham, WA, is another great one for varying ability levels. It starts off downhill through a wooded hillside and before you know it, you are on the beach! There are several spots to relax once you arrive. You have the choice of dipping your feet in the ocean and walking across the sand or keeping your hiking shoes on and climbing to the top of a rocky viewpoint. Either way you will get plenty of ocean breeze!
2 miles roundtrip and belonging to the Lord Hill Regional Park trail system in Snohomish, WA, this hike is a fun and easy way to get out into nature! The elevation gain is 216ft which makes this a friendly trail for dogs, horses, and varying ability levels. The trail is well kept and has lush grasslands that surround it. Beautiful greenery awaits you on this hike!
Getting outside to hike, meditate, or to take in the view are some of the best ways to get you moving and calm your mind! We hope you can use this guide as a quick and easy reference when you are craving the outdoors! Plus, join us for one of our weekly jogs, monthly hikes, or quarterly 5K’s to spend even more time outside with the AC Community!
With Love and Positivity,
-AC
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