Washington Trails Association - Trail Work Party!

So I went on my first trail building hike with the Washington Trails Association. It was a BLAST. I got there before anyone else... 745am on a Saturday... in the middle of the forest. How Fun!




Taylor Mountain is just south of Cougar and Tiger Mountains... south past Issaquah and into Hobart. What a beautiful area! I'd never been there before, and will definitley be back.

For the WTA hikes, you get to wear a helmet! After you volunteer on five hikes... you get your OWN helmet with your name on it! (and you know I'll be doing that!)






There were two WTA volunteers on the hike along with Jack (who I'm hugging at the end of the hike). Jack is an employee of the King Co. Parks and Rec. His job is to go thru the forest and mark new trails - he also went with us (brought a chain saw) to cut down the large branches and brush that we couldn't get at with our shovels and tools.

It was a really fun experience, and I'm sure you'll see more pics in the future!

Also - get ready... I'm starting a new course in a few weeks... ROCK CLIMBING! :)