Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- Dec, 2025

Wed, Dec 3      Anderson Lake State Park  [Easy to Mod]     5-7.1 / 250'-600'      Discover           ride-$5

Head to the Tamanowas Rock Sanctuary (Sacred Rock) via Split Rock from the Savage Memorial Trail, Cascade Trail, and San Juan Trail, on the west side of the lake.  Many possible loops in this state park.  https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-1340351-11

Fri, Dec 5          Slab Camp to Duncan Flats◆︎  [Moderate]     6-7 / 1100'-1400'   NW Forest/Golden      ride-$5

This is considered a "reverse" hike as it drops down to the Upper Gray Wolf River in the Gray Wolf Valley. Cross on a sturdy bridge at the valley floor and can go up the river a bit to Camp Tony or turn around at this point.

Wed, Dec 10    Port Gamble Heritage Forest Park  [Easy]       5 / 464'-500'             N/A      ride-$5

There are several options for this area, included trails like Secret Squirrel, Beaver Pond, and going to a viewing platform that can offer nice views of Mt. Baker and surroundings.  Access from a parking lot at the n. end of this Kitsap County Park.    Afterwards, we usually like to have lunch at the Port Gamble General Store and view the Christmas decorations and lights. 

Fri, Dec 12        Fort Flagler Historical State Park  [Easy to Mod]        5-6 / 200'-400'          Discover           ride-$5

Walk bluff trail, etc. at this fort (on the N. tip of Marrowstone Island), including around lagoon and at upper campground on return trail. Sometimes, we are even able to walk along the beach getting stunning views!   May even see paragliders, see the abandoned military gun emplacements, batteries, etc. Can start at the Wansboro Battery where there are Restrooms.

Wed, Dec 17    Miller Peninsula to Discovery Bay  [Easy to Mod]  6.8 / 700'      Discover           ride-$3

Starts at Diamond Pt parking lot.  Go West to W Diamond point trail.  Stay on west edge of park. Connect with Aerospace road and proceed to Discovery bay loop.  Return by diamond point trail.  https://www.strava.com/activities/15663013666

Fri, Dec 19        Lake Angeles◆︎  [Mod to Diff] 7.5-10.5 / 2500'-3500'             Nat'l Park/Golden        ride-$5

Lake Angeles is a very popular & busy, 3.7-mile hike up to a beautiful, 20-acre, alpine lake in a "glacier-sculpted landscape".  Parking lot is before the Hurricane Ridge Guard Station and shares parking with the Heather Park T.H.  After crossing Ennis Creek at ~ 1 mile, hike continues to climb steadily to the lake.  Stop at the lake or proceed up an addtl. ~1.5 miles and ~ 1,000’ to the Lake Angeles Overlook to look down at the lake and be able to see where you have climbed!

Wed, Dec 24    Robin Hill Farm County Park  [Easy]      3.4-6.7 / 150'-TBD'             N/A      ride-$3

Start at Dryke Rd TH.  Come enjoy this local County Park accessible to walkers, joggers, and equestrians alike!  This park has "195 acres with 150 acres in forest management, 15 acres of open space grass fields, 5 acres of wetlands, 5 acres of plant propagation (for the ONP for transplanting native plants in the Elwha Valley), and remaining 20 acres used for agricultural farming and gardening".  There is also a section of the trail that meanders along the north property line of Pinnell Road. 

Fri, Dec 26        Cascade Rock◆︎  [Mod to Diff] 5-6 / 1736'-2110'         Nat'l Park/Golden    ride-$5

Hike leaves the Madison Falls area and uses the Bypass Trail to get to the trailhead, which starts just less than a mile from Madison Falls.  Ascend high above the Elwha River Valley.  Will go through old-growth forest and some madronas.  Reach a ledge at ~ 900' & may get views over to Mt. Baldy.  Steadily climb and then get to a mossy basalt ledge at ~ 1,825' & the official trail end.   Limited views but a good workout!

Wed, Dec 31    Spruce RR-East  [Easy]             7-7.5 / 250'-375'          Nat'l Park/Golden    ride-$5

This is an easy walk along an old Spruce RR grade starting at East Beach road along Lake Crescent and is part of the ODT (Olympic Discovery Trail).  This was named for the spruce transported for military use during WW I.  This portion of the trail is popular for its tunnels and the picturesque Devil's Punchbowl. 

Fri, Jan 2           Mt. Pleasant  [Moderate]      8-8.8 / 1600'-2054'             Discover           ride-$5

Hike on east end of P.A. off of Monroe and Baker Street, which is west side of Mt. Pleasant.  Multi-use DNR area and mt. bike area.  Get views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and towards Hurricane Ridge Road!

NOTE:  As with any hike, do your own research on a particular hike and assess whether it is of your hiking ability.  Always carry your Hiking Essentials and do not rely on others to bring them for you.  Thank you!

DISCLAIMER:  OTHH assumes no collective or individual liability for any mishaps on any of their hikes or outings.  Please use discretion and be safe.  Please read the Hazards & Liability section on the Home page of the OTHH website and refer to the link given and agree to the conditions set forth in that document.

WILDERNESS HIKE: Any hike with a ◆︎ goes into the Wilderness, so there is a Wilderness Regulation of a limit of 12 in a group.  Please honor this and divide up.

EARLY START:  Watch for an e-mail from the leader(s) ahead of time indicating what time to meet at the Sequim Public parking lot.