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Offline hikeNhunt

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Re: New to South Hill. Need direction.
« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2015, 09:33:07 PM »
I'll second the Pack Forest for some simple and easy to get to trails. Hugo Peak is a good one there. I also like getting down to Federation Forest and there are multiple hikes available along 410 if you just keep going east. If you are up for a longer drive the Mt Rainier National Park obviously has plenty to choose from.

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Re: New to South Hill. Need direction.
« Reply #16 on: September 21, 2015, 11:24:52 AM »
point defiance is awesome for kids. Clam digging at Dewatto, Deception pass state park, beach combing on the peninsula. crabbing from the docks at westport, fun times :hello:

I've slowed down enough in my old age to finally let the game catch up to me

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Re: New to South Hill. Need direction.
« Reply #17 on: September 21, 2015, 12:07:21 PM »
   maybe the chamber of commerce or a hiking or running club might help.  mike w

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Re: New to South Hill. Need direction.
« Reply #18 on: September 21, 2015, 07:49:42 PM »
I've moved away from the area, but people have been mentioning a lot of the places that I used to go. Private timber is pretty well locked down in your area, so the public places are your main option.

For hiking around, my favorites are the forest service off 410 past Federation Forest and Capitol Forest. The Greenwater Lakes trail is nice and easy for the first couple miles if you want to let the little ones walk a little. I've never done any hiking in Tiger Mountain up north, but I've hunting there and I think there's a good trail system there too.

For hunting, all these areas have a reputation for being extremely crowded. I've hunted in or nearby all these areas many times without seeing another person. You'll run into people when you get back to the road, but if you're off the road you're by yourself.


 


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