9 Best Fall Hikes near EvCC
The greenery and stairs at Big Gulch make it a beautiful place to walk through.
Sometimes choosing which hike or trail to go on can be overwhelming. Living in the Pacific Northwest provides hikers with an abundance of options.
Jeanne Leader, Dean of Arts and Learning Resources at EvCC, is a passionate and experienced hiker. She is a hiker that loves challenging hikes. Leader was interviewed and her favorite hikes were Rainier Burroughs and Mount Sawyer. A few tips she advised for beginners is to never go hiking alone, be helpful and talk to people on your trip and always let someone know you’re out hiking. Leader also advised to bring supplies such as water and the right gear, start with a hike that is enjoyable, try a new hike each time, and last of all, don’t listen to music while you’re hiking. Here are some beautiful hikes and trails near EvCC that would make your fall complete.
Easy Trails: 1-3 miles
- Big Gulch
2.6 miles round trip
9 miles from EvCC
Address: Big Gulch Trail System
9600 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo, WA 98275
Features: Wildlife, kid-friendly, dog-friendly, meadows/wildflowers, lakes
No Parking Pass/Entry Fee
- Lowell Riverfront Trail
3.0 miles round trip
13 miles from EvCC
Address: The Lowell Riverfront Trail
Everett, WA 98203
Features: Kid-friendly, dog-friendly, river, wildlife, mountain views
No Parking Pass/Entry Fee
- Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary
2.0 miles round trip
8 miles from EvCC
Address: Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary
7007 Seaway Blvd, Everett Wa 98203
Features: Wildlife, kid-friendly, lakes
No Parking Pass/Entry Fee
Moderate Hikes and Trails: 4-6 miles
- Arlington Airport Trail
6.0 miles round trip
27 miles from EvCC
Address: Airport Trail
Arlington, WA 98223
Features: Mountain views, kid-friendly, pet-friendly
No parking pass or entry fee
- Lake Twentytwo
5.4 miles round trip
28 miles from EvCC
Address: 33515 Mountain Loop
Hwy, Granite Falls, WA 98252
Features: Waterfalls, rivers, lakes, old growth, wildlife, meadows, wildflowers, dog-friendly, kid-friendly, mountain views
No entry fee but Northwest Forest Pass required
- Cherry Creek Falls
5.0 miles round trip
37 miles from EvCC
Address: Cherry Creek Falls Trailhead,
16819 319th Ct NE, Duvall, WA 98019
Features: Kid-friendly, dog-friendly
No Parking Pass/Entry Fee
Challenging Hikes and Trails: 7+ miles
- Lime Kiln Trail
7.0 miles round trip
25 miles from EvCC
Address: Lime Kiln Trail
Granite Falls, WA 98252
Features: Rivers, kid-friendly, dog-friendly
No parking pass or entry fee
- Lord Hill Regional Park
10.0 miles round trip
4.9 miles from EvCC
Address: Lord Hill Regional Park
South Lower Parking
13823 Old Tester Rd, Snohomish, 98290
Features: Lake, wildlife, mountain view, wildflowers/meadows, dog-friendly, kid
friendly
No Parking Pass/Entry Fee
- Tolt-MacDonald Park
12.0 miles round trip
36 miles from EvCC
Address: 31020 NE 40th St, Carnation, WA 98014
Features: Rivers, Dog-friendly, kid-friendly
No Parking Pass/Entry field
For more information about hikes and trails click here.
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