Hike Report – Clear Creek Trail
When: Monday, January 7, 2008. 10:10 – 3:15.
Where: Clear Creek Trail in Silverdale.
Distance: Zac was able to plan out a 10.045 mile route.
Weather: 35 degrees and slightly overcast with a slight breeze on the beach. Perfect hiking weather.
Level: Easy – Medium (2/9)
What was the most fun?
The boardwalk near the farm. Just beautiful.
The beach.
The end!
Food
What we did:
Stopped at Costco for pizza lunch (yum!) Crossed lots of bridges.
Walked
Saw birds.
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The most challenging thing:
Nothing
Everything
Starting back up after lunch.
Water Source:
We brought water, but the trail goes by a lot of businesses so you could get some there. Plus, there were bathrooms along the way.
Costco
Our water bottles.
What we saw:
A great blue heron
Ducks
Driftwood
The beach
A barn.
What I brought:
Snacks
Too much clothing
Ten Essentials
Water
Water
What we learned:
You can get sunburned even when it’s 35 degrees outside.
Hike even when the weatherman says it is going to rain.
This is a great hike! I’ve always wondered what the Clear Creek Trail was when we pass the sign on Bucklin Hill. Now I know – the best hidden secret of Silverdale.
This is a very easy hike.
Suggestions for other people doing this hike:
Wear comfortable shoes.
Bring lots of water
Conclusion:
Very easy hike.
Lots of fun.
Good food
An easy hike.
Adult Note: If you hike this on a Saturday, the Interpretive Center may be open. It’s geared toward Elementary aged students, but useful to all.
March 16th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
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