Name: Hike - Lime Kiln
Start: 2024-11-17T07:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-17T14:00:00-08:00

As the weather has really changed to being more stormy and cooler than expected it simply isn't feasible to go up into the mountains on Sunday as the Pinnacle Lake area is expecting snow and freezing rain.

So, I propose that we stay in the lowlands. This time in the Granite Falls neighborhood and do the Lime Kiln Trail. This trail begins just outside of town and ventures back into the mossy woods and alongside the South Fork Stillaguamish River to a rocky beach near a short set of rapids. The forest is beautiful and lots of locals trek these trails as it is in their back yard.

The trail is also an interesting historical site as this used to be where the train tracks were to ship lime from the limestone into Everett. Several communities dotted the river just 85 years ago but they are all gone now and what remains are a few artifacts including the kiln that still stands.

This is a 7-mile trail roundtrip and it does only come with about 625 feet of gain which is done in both directions, so essentially this is a pretty flat trail.

[Lime Kiln Trail — Washington Trails Association](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lime-kiln)

Be warm, be dry, dress in layers, and bring extra dry shirts, socks, and even shoes just in case. Pack a nice warm/hot lunch to enjoy up at the lake. You won't need microspikes but it's always a good idea to carry them during this time of year. Be ready for a wet and chilly one. As of now, and I'll keep a close eye on this for any changes that would mean actively snowing, the forecast is calling for 41 to 43 degrees and a 90% - 100% chance of steady rain throughout the day.

We will meet in the north parking lot of the Green Lake Park and Ride near the bus stop and directly under I-5 at 7 am. Since we are heading north we can also stop at the Ash Way Park and Ride around 7:20 am to either pick up additional riders or further coordinate rideshares. Rideshare for the day is $11 per person from Green Lake Park and Ride and $7 per person from Ash Way Park and Ride and is paid to the driver of the vehicle.

Our estimated time of arrival at the trailhead is: 8:15 am

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