Draagun1 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have a friend that wants to go hiking.Non aggressive type.She has a daughter age 7 and says that she can hike pretty well. I was thinking Little Si for her.Never been up there myself since I usually only do Si and Old Si in that area so I'm thinking probably no snow since it is lower.Am I right on this? We are up to other suggestions on this.Probably Ranierish and North a bit just not too far from home. I figure a couple of hours from Tacoma is about right for the areas we would hike with her for a short non cranky day. Let me know if dogs are welcome if you know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macson Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Look into Green Mountain near Seabeck. Start at the Gold Creek trailhead....not the Wildcat one. It's about 45 minutes from Tacoma and great for a 7 year old. Right now there's probably some snow at the top, so plan accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draagun1 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Thanks Macson 100 views on this and your the only one that has an idea for a little hike.Guess everyone else is climbing Big mountains and never has to entertain the little climbers. I've looked it up and it sounds nice.Snow at the trailhead last week but should be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Little Si is appropriate for a young hiker. Other objectives: Tiger Mt, Cougar Mt, and Squak Mt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 With two cars you can hike DOWN Mount Walker, next to 101 along the Hood Canal. Most kids are not interested in hiking UPHILL a lot, and certainly not 3,000 feet up hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I have a friend that wants to go hiking.Non aggressive type.She has a daughter age 7 and says that she can hike pretty well. I was thinking Little Si for her.Never been up there myself since I usually only do Si and Old Si in that area so I'm thinking probably no snow since it is lower.Am I right on this? We are up to other suggestions on this.Probably Ranierish and North a bit just not too far from home. I figure a couple of hours from Tacoma is about right for the areas we would hike with her for a short non cranky day. Let me know if dogs are welcome if you know. Thanks rattlesnake ledge. good views, and very very easy hike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 back when mr. was little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macson Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 My little ones have hiked Mt. Walker at 7 or 8 years old. They get a little tired near the top. It's 2,000' in 2 miles. You can drive up, or drive down....but we just always hiked both ways. Just take lots of breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 rattlesnake ledge. good views, and very very easy hike Good suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draagun1 Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) Right on Porter.Way cool Thanks guys for your posts on little climbs.Keep posting them and we could have a list of lite hikes for those that are less aggressive. I know my daughter will enjoy these also since she uses Mt. Si as a bench mark.She wont go up Si with me again,so anything less than a Si hike would be good. Edited January 15, 2008 by Draagun1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 We've had good luck with this book There's lots of great hikes in there, with milage and gain information as well. My kids (5 & 7) have loved every one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Beginning mid-march, try Lake 22. There'll be some snow, esp. up near the end where it flattens out. Stay away from the cliffs though (and off the ice on the lake). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 it depends on the kid. my son is/was a pretty good little hiker so we had a lot of lattitude. i know its a freeway but he really enjoyed snowlake at about that age. other snoq pass hikes w/pretty easy trails, PCT or the cut off to lundin/red are pretty fun. the trail up to Guye peak can be fun in the summer. not too much elevation and a nice little lake to stop at. lake annette is pretty easy. just remember to make sure to stop and have a break regularly (before they start whining) and keep some food in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 it depends on the kid. my son is/was a pretty good little hiker so we had a lot of lattitude. i know its a freeway but he really enjoyed snowlake at about that age. other snoq pass hikes w/pretty easy trails, PCT or the cut off to lundin/red are pretty fun. the trail up to Guye peak can be fun in the summer. not too much elevation and a nice little lake to stop at. lake annette is pretty easy. just remember to make sure to stop and have a break regularly (before they start whining) and keep some food in them I find a camelbak with (diluted) gatorade works well to offset the whining. Also, cheetos are a big hit, or "kudos" bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Seasonally dependent, but here's a few shorties without much gain for the kiddies: Denny Creek to the water slide Carbon River (MRNP) to the cable bridge and toe of the glacier 3rd Burroughs from Sunrise(MRNP) Mowich Lake to the waterfall, Rainier view along the way (MRNP) Lake Serene near Index (or just up to the falls if you have to cut it short) Taylor River trail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 have to second denny creek in the summer!!!! The goldbar bouldering is pretty good too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 it depends on the kid. my son is/was a pretty good little hiker so we had a lot of lattitude. i know its a freeway but he really enjoyed snowlake at about that age. other snoq pass hikes w/pretty easy trails, PCT or the cut off to lundin/red are pretty fun. the trail up to Guye peak can be fun in the summer. not too much elevation and a nice little lake to stop at. lake annette is pretty easy. just remember to make sure to stop and have a break regularly (before they start whining) and keep some food in them I find a camelbak with (diluted) gatorade works well to offset the whining. Also, cheetos are a big hit, or "kudos" bars. i find that beatings work the best... seriously, the absolute best ticket is to make sure each child has at least one buddy along for the hike...they don't even realize how fried they are... Funny thing, by the time i've driven a mile from the parking spot, they are usually all passed out, snoring away in the back seat...hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirwoofalot Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 We've had good luck with this book There's lots of great hikes in there, with milage and gain information as well. My kids (5 & 7) have loved every one. Go get this book. I have an earlier addition that I am still using with my 12, and 9 year olds. Every new hike we go on I write the date, who went such like mom, dad, son, daughter, neighbor, and some new catchy phrase we used for the day such like ouch do my puppies hurt! My point is we have been using this book for about 9 years now, and it is really good and full of great idea. I don’t think a hike mentioned on this thread is not in this book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLegs Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Many good options for summer-season listed above. For all-season hikes I'd add: -Twin Falls from North Bend side (prettier and shorter than from exit38 side although that also makes a decent option) -Cedar Butte (Possibly the easiest summit hike on the I-90 corridor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylou Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 There's a wildlife refuge down in Nisqually Flats that's completely flat and has bird-watching, for a different experience. Way close to T-town too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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