Name: Sunday AM: Carkeek Park Easy Hike and Salmon watching (Social Pace)
Start: 2024-11-17T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-17T11:30:00-08:00

Hi This is an easy hike with 3 short, moderate hills. Some sections are steep. We'll keep a social pace. There are some beaver dams on Carkeek Creek presenting challenges to salmon who are trying to swim upstream to spawn. Let's go see the nature drama!

Distance: 4.0 miles
Elevation gain: 700'
Pass: none
Route: Carkeek park via Piper's Creek trail, South Ridge, Beach, North Bluff, North Meadow, Grand Fir trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/carkeek-park-via-pipers-creek-trail

What to bring: snack and water

WHERE TO MEET:
QFC parking lot:
9999 Holman Rd NW, Seattle, WA 98117

COVID PRECAUTIONS:

1. Please stay home if you are not feeling well.
2. Hike with the group at your own risk. We do not guarantee your safety from COVID-19.

FACILITIES: There is a bathroom at QFC and the park bathrooms are located close to the beach.

Seattle Park Department description:
"This popular park offers extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Explore the secrets of this northwest Seattle watershed, nine miles from downtown. Here, 220 acres of lush forest, meadows, wetlands, creeks, and beach are formed by the magic of water and time."
"From the beach, you can see the southern tip of Whidbey Island, the Kitsap Peninsula, and the Olympic Mountains."

**Carpool**: Arrange carpools in the comments below. Don't forget to pay your carpool driver. It is also recommended to mask up. Here are the carpool contribution guidelines: 30 min drive= $5 1 hour drive=$10 2 hour drive=$20 

**RSVP** Etiquette As an attendee, if you cannot make a hike, please change your RSVP to "not going" at least 24 hours in advance so that someone else can have your spot. Please contact the hike leader for last-minute cancellations. Two no-shows will result in removal from the group.

**Disclaimer**: I am not a professional guide or have certified training or insurance. As you know, inherent hazards and risks are associated with outdoor physical activity and transportation to and from the event. You are responsible for your own safety and health. Know your abilities and any travel risks. I am scheduling this event and would love for you to join me.

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