HIKING TRAILS

Redmond Physical Therapy is excited to begin a "data base" or at least this point a "list" of rehabilitation hikes. The following hikes have been tried and tested by our active staff and have notes that correspond to the difficulty and noteworthy items.

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TWIN FALLS

Distance: 4.2 – mile out and back

Distance from Seattle: 35 miles

Description: Interested in waterfalls and all their beauty? This hike will satisfy that urge. Wide well groomed trails enable you to pass other hikers with ease. There is not much scenery past the drainage pipe. Dogs permitted.

SQUAK MOUNTAIN (Map Click Here)

Distance: 5.3 – mile loop

Distance from Seattle: 20 miles

Description: A quick trail to get to and less traversed than Cougar and Tiger Mountains. The trail narrows with undergrowth. Get the true wilderness feel even though you are in a residential area. Bring a map of the area because it can get confusing with all the options of trails. This is a great "back to hiking" outing for all knee and ankle patients. Remember your hiking poles for the descent and the undergrowth. Dogs are permitted. Medium rating.

Petzl Tikka Head Lamp Plus

ANNETTE LAKE

Distance: 7.0 – mile out and back

Distance from Seattle: 48 miles

Description: A nice and graudual climb, but watch out for a couple steep areas. In the end you see a mountain lake. It is a popular hike, might consider arriving early on the weekends! Dogs permitted.

Bushnell DNS Pro Handheld Digital Compass

SNOW LAKE (Ben and Sara’s favorite) Rattle Snake Lake 2004

Distance: 6.0 – mile out and back

Distance from Seattle: 53 miles

Description: Filled with wildflowers and picturesque boulder fields. Great location for pictures to hang on your walls! There are places to camp on Snow Lake, but to get away from people continue on to Gem Lake or Wildcat Lake. Dogs permitted.

KP Antishock Trekking Poles

WALLACE FALLS

Distance: 6.6 – mile loop

Distance from Seattle: 42 miles

Description: A spectacular waterfall with several viewpoints on the hike up to the top. The trail is closed Mondays and Tuesdays from October through March. Dogs permitted.

Brunton 7DNL -Nexus Star Compass

LITTLE MOUNT SI

Distance: 5.3 – mile loop

Distance from Seattle: 20 miles

Description: A quick trail to get to and less traversed than Cougar and Tiger Mountains. The trail narrows with overgrowth. Get the true wilderness feel even though you are in a residential area. Bring a map of the area because it can get confusing with all the options of trails. Dogs are permitted. Difficult rating.

RATTLESNAKE MOUNTAIN

Distance: 7.2 – mile out and back

Distance from Seattle: 35 miles Ben hiking at Rattlesnake

Description: Three places to take pictures of terrific views of the Snoqualmie River valley. The beginning portion is a popular hike and a good place to start your hiking skills. If you want to lose the crowd of people, continue to the third viewpoint. The trail is steep and narrow. The beginning trail is medium difficulty the whole hike is more difficult.

WEST TIGER MOUNTAIN 3

Distance: 5.0 – mile out and back

Distance from Seattle: 21 miles

Description: The lowest of three summits on Tiger Mountain. It is the most traversed of the three. Difficult hike because of the steep ascent and areas of loose stone. An exceptional view on a clear day of Mount Rainier, Seattle skyline, and West Tiger Mountain 2 summit. Definitely worth the sweat. This is a difficult hike for all knee patients as the descent requires significant patellar irritation. Don’t forget your cameras. Dogs are permitted.

Hiking Icon is equivalent to the difficulty of the hike the more there are the presumably tougher the hike will or could be. Remember to always have the 10 essentials with you while hiking and if possible a hiking partner.

10 Essentials Items

1. Navigation (map and compass):
2. Sun protection
3. Insulation (extra clothing "layers")

4. Illumination (flashlight/headlamp):
5. First-aid supplies
6. Fire
7. Repair kit and tools
8. Nutrition (extra food)
9. Hydration (extra water)
10. Emergency shelter

Recommeded Seattle Hiking Books:

Beyond Mount Si