Hike : 2026#20
Where : Palouse to Cascades Trail - The Tunnel
When : Saturday September 5th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Difficulty level : Easy/Moderate
Trailhead parking lot : https://maps.app.goo.gl/23Fa5b7dC7ZRbFSa7
Route : 5.3 miles round trip, 0 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Discover Pass
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/iron-horse-tunnel
Trail map :
Weather : https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.393&lon=-121.396
Gear : Head lamp / flash light, 1 liter water, breakfast, snacks, jacket, hat.
Other :
Arrive parking at 8:45 am, so we can start hiking at 9:00 am.
Hike : 2026#17
Where : Meadowdale Beach Park - Lunds Gulch, Edmonds
When : Saturday August 1st, 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Difficulty level : Easy
Trailhead parking lot : https://maps.app.goo.gl/obMdbuFhgjFikycz5
Route : 2.5 miles round trip, 425 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : None
Dogs : Allowed on leash
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lunds-gulch-meadowdale-county-park
Trail map :
Weather : https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.859524&lon=-122.331908
Gear : water, snacks, sunglasses.
Other : This is an easy and short hike. Bring everyone in your family. Kids, dogs, everyone welcome.
Hike : 2026#16
Where : Mailbox Peak Old trail.
When : Saturday July 25th, 5:40 am - 1:30 pm
Difficulty level : Hard
Trailhead parking lot : https://maps.app.goo.gl/PnsZ72x5yQKPyEM89
Route : 5 miles round trip, 4000 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Discover Pass
Dogs : Not allowed on this hike
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mailbox-peak-old-trail
Trail map : https://www.gaiagps.com/public/GEeyXtLOinewVY3HHS552c0W
Weather : https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.462&lon=-121.628
Gear : 2 liter water, breakfast, snacks, sunglasses, trekking poles.
Other : Arrive upper parking at 5:40 am, so we can start hiking at 6:00 am. Many of us are doign this for the first time, so it could be a long day.
Hike : 2026#15
Mailbox Training Hike #5
Where : Mount Si Old Trail
When : Sunday July 19th, 6:00 am - 12:30 pm
Difficulty level : Hard.
Trailhead parking lot : https://maps.app.goo.gl/szrcaou8yPtpq94Z7
Route : 7.4 miles round trip, 3420 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Discover Pass
Dogs : Allowed on leash
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-si-old-trail
Trail map : https://www.gaiagps.com/public/wBt0XiZ6bymDCOarP4YW2JdX
Weather : Sunny, https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.503&lon=-121.740
Gear : Hiking Poles, water, snacks, lunch , sunglasses.
Other : The trailhead is same as the Little Si trailhead. There is overflow parking, just in case. There is toilet at the trailhead. We start early at 6:00 am because there is FIFA final in the afternoon.
Hike : 2026#14
Where : Cable Line
When : Saturday August 18th, 5:30 am - 9:30 am
Difficulty level : Hard
Trailhead parking lot : https://maps.app.goo.gl/6wikTe4ZgRk6gfmp7
Route : 3 miles round trip, 2022 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : None
Dogs : Allowd on leash
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/cable-line-trail
Trail map :
Weather :
Gear : water, snacks, trekking poles.
Other :
Hike : 2026#13
Mailbox Training Hike #4
Where : Mount Pilchuk
When : Sunday, July 12th, 7:0 am - 12:30 pm
Difficulty level : Moderate/Hard.
Trailhead parking lot : https://maps.app.goo.gl/cvLEjxMw96r2HVc28
Route : 5.5 miles round trip, 2300 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Northwest Forest Pass/Americas beautiful
Route map : https://www.gaiagps.com/public/IIMEWtjJFKqt1iqgqVJbPVcY/
Dogs : Allowed on leash
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-pilchuck
Weather : Mostly sunny, https://tinyurl.com/pilchuk-weather
Gear : Light jacket, hat, gloves, sun glasses, hiking Poles, snacks, lunch, water
Other : This is shorter than Lake Serene trail, but it is a bit harder to climb. It is a perfect trail to train for Mailbox. We will do a bit harder training hike every week compared to our last hike.
We can meet at Canyon Park Park&Ride in Bothell at 5:45 am and carpool from there, or you can meet me at the trailhead at 7:00 am.
The road to trail head is rough. A four wheel drive is best, an SUV will also work.
Recent trip reports show mosquitos & flies on the route.
Hike : 2026#12
Mailbox Training Hike #3
Where : Lake Serene & Bridal veil falls
When : Saturday June 27th, 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Difficulty level : Hard.
Trailhead parking lot : https://maps.app.goo.gl/7bPYGBRU3RfoNVEKA
Route : 8.2 miles round trip, 2000 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Northwest Forest Pass/Americas beautiful
Dogs : Allowed on leash
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lake-serene
Weather : Some rain expected.
Gear : Rain Jacket, Hat, gloves, hiking Poles, snacks, lunch , water
Other :
We will hike to Lake Serene first, and we will visit Bridal Veil falls on the way back.
We will meet at Canyon Park Park&Ride in Bothell at 6:45 am and carpool from there.
This hike is open to Mailbox team only. If you plan to bring a guest, please let me know.
Hike : 2026#11
Where : Twin Falls
When : Sunday June Mach 21st, 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Trail head location : https://maps.app.goo.gl/3CjxsFeP6M5He7Sr9
Route : 2.5 miles, 500 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Discover pass
Trail map : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/twin-falls-state-park
Weather : https://tinyurl.com/twin-falls-weather
Gear : water + snacks for breakfast + poles
Hike : 2026#10
Mailbox Training Hike #2
Where : West Tiger 3 + Hikers Hut
When : Saturday June 20, 7:00 am - 12:30pm
Difficulty level : Moderate.
Trail head parking lot : GPS location
Route : 7.6 miles round trip, 3100 feet elevation gain
West Tiger 3 is 5 miles round trip & 2100 feet elevation gain
West Tiger 3 to Hikers Hut is 2.6 miles round trip & 1000 feet elevation gain
You can do both or just do West Tiger 3 and return
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Discover Pass
Dogs : allowed on leash
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/west-tiger-3
Weather : NOAA weather forecast for West Tiger
Gear : Light jacket + water + snacks for breakfast + hiking poles + Sun glasses
Other : We will start at 7 am. Arrive a few minutes early, so we can start at 7.
Views : West Tiger 2 and Hikers Hut offers expansive, sweeping views of Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, the Olympics, and the Puget Sound. We should also see some wild flowers along the route from West tiger 3 to Hikers hut by 20th.
Hike : 2026#
Where : Marymoor Park
When : Sunday June 14th
What : Pallium India Walkathon
The event details are highlighted below
Date: June 14 , 2026
Location: Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome, Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA
Time: 9AM - 1PM
Click here to register free : https://tinyurl.com/SeattleWalkathon2026
FAQ Link: https://tinyurl.com/Walkathon2026FAQ
Hike : 2026#
Where : Marymoor Park
When : Saturday June 13th
What : Team ASHA Walkathon
Register here 👉🏻 https://seattle.ashanet.org/team-asha/run-to-educate-2026-explore
Hike : 2026#9
Mailbox Training Hike #1
Where : West Tiger 3
When : Saturday June 6th, 7:00 am - 11:00am
Difficulty level : Moderate.
Trail head parking lot : GPS Location
Route : 5.0 miles round trip, 2100 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Discover Pass
Dogs : allowed on leash
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/west-tiger-3
Weather : NOAA Forecast
Gear : Light jacket + water + snacks for breakfast + hiking poles
Other : We will start at 7 am. Arrive a few minutes early, so we can start at 7.
Hike : 2026#8
Where : Little Si
When : Monday May 25th, 7:00 am - 11:00am
Difficulty level : Moderate.
Trail head parking lot : GPS Location
Route : 4.0 miles round trip , 1300 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Discover Pass
Dogs : allowed on leash
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/little-si
Weather : Cloudy, rain after 11 am. Little Si weather - NOAA
Gear : Light jacket + water + snacks for breakfast + hiking poles
Other : We will start at 7 am. Arrive a few minutes early, so we can start at 7. Forecast shows rain later in the day.
Hike : 2026#7
Where : Oyster Dome
When : Friday May 22nd, 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Difficulty level : Moderate
Trail head parking lot : GPS Location TBD
Route : 4.3 miles round trip, 1300 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Discover pass
Trail details : Oyster Dome from Samish Overlook
Weather : Mostly clear
Gear : Light jacket + water + snacks + hiking poles + Camera & Tripod
Other : This is a sunset photography hike. Parking is limited to 5 cars. Let us carpool from Canyon Park Park&Ride in Bothell @ 5 pm. This hike is limited to small number of participants (maximum 10) due to limited parking. Only adults, no children, and no dogs.
Hike : 2026#6
Where : Sixty Acres park, Redmond
When : Sunday May 10th, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Trail head location : Sammamish River Trail parking
Route : 6 miles round trip
Parking pass needed at trailhead : None
Trail : River Sammamish trail
Weather : Partly cloudy.
Gear : Water, snacks, light jacket, sun glass.
Hike : 2026#5
Where : Poo Poo Point Chirico trail
When : Saturday May 2nd, 8:00 am - 12:00pm
Difficulty level : Moderate, no hiking experience required, bring your kids, friends.
Trail head parking lot : GPS Location
Route : 4.0 miles round trip , 1800 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : None
Dogs : allowed on leash
Trail details : Poo Poo Point - NOAA forecast
Weather : Mostly cloudy, https://tinyurl.com/ppp-wthr
Gear : Light jacket + water + snacks for breakfast + hiking poles + enthusiasm to join the team + smile
Other : Reach the trail head at 7:45 am. Private parking nearby for $10 if trail head parking becomes full.
Hike : 2026#4
Where : Wallace Falls
When : Sunday April 19th , 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Difficulty level : Moderate, no hiking experience required, bring your kids, friends.
Trail head parking lot : GPS Location
Route : 5.6 miles round trip , 1300 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Discover Pass
Dogs : allowed on leash
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/wallace-falls
Weather : Mostly Cloudy, Wallace falls weather - NOAA
Gear : Light jacket + water + snacks for breakfast + hiking poles (optional) + enthusiasm to join the team + smile
Other : Mostly cloudy, some sun, warm, wind less than 10 miles.
Hike : 2026#3
Where : Rattlesnake Ledge
When : Sunday April 12th , 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Difficulty level : Moderate, no hiking experience required, bring your kids.
Trail parking lot : https://maps.app.goo.gl/p4odSeVN7jeP5FY58
Route : 4 miles round trip , 1160 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : None
Dogs : allowed on leash
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rattlesnake-ledge
Weather : Cloudy , https://tinyurl.com/rattlesnake-wthr
Gear : Light jacket + water + snacks for breakfast + hiking poles (optional) + enthusiasm to join the team + smile
Other : Foggy in the morning and cloudy, so the views can be awesome from the ledge. Rain expected in the afternoon, so we will start at 8:00 am and finish early.
Hike : 2026#2
Where : Heybrook Lookout
When : Saturday April 4th, 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Difficulty level : Easy, no hiking experience required, bring your kids
Trail head location : https://maps.app.goo.gl/DSQDNXpg4crNZui89
Route : 2 miles round trip, 1000 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : None
Dogs : allowed on leash
Trail details : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/heybrook-lookout
Weather : Sunny, https://tinyurl.com/heybrook-weather
Gear : Water + light jacket + snacks for breakfast + hiking poles (optional) + enthusiasm to join the team + smile
Hike : 2026#1
Where : Twin Falls
When : Sunday Mach 29th, 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Trail head location : https://maps.app.goo.gl/3CjxsFeP6M5He7Sr9
Route : 2.5 miles, 500 feet elevation gain
Parking pass needed at trailhead : Discover pass
Trail map : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/twin-falls-state-park
Weather : https://tinyurl.com/twin-falls-weather
Gear : water + snacks for breakfast + rain jacket