Over-the-Hill Hike Descriptions -- Jan, 2026  

Wed, Jan 21 Anderson Lake State Park - DNR  [Easy to Mod] 5-5.8 / 500'-829' Discover ride-$5

This DNR area at Anderson Lake State Park is a multi-use area for bikes, horses, and hikers--not used much by hikers.  There are some ramps and fun jumps to see that the bikers use; but hikers can usually walk around.  There used to be slight viewpoints; but those are getting overgrown by trees.  Look for bowling pin on one trail!  Ferns and mushrooms are fun!

Fri, Jan 23 Barnes Creek◆︎ [Mod to Diff] 7.5-9 / 1640'-2000' Nat'l Park/Golden ride-$5

Pass turn-off to Marymere Falls @ about 3/4 mi. & proceed up the valley along Barnes Creek, crossing 3 bridges and some old-growth, giant trees. At ~ 3.75 miles, pass Dismal Draw Camp and proceed on up to the Aurora Divide junction at ~4-1/2 miles and @ 2,050', which is a good turn-around point.  Views of Mt. Storm King. Potential for slippery bridges--1st one w/o handrail @ ~ 1.4 mi.  Two-three slides that are passable.

Wed, Jan 28     Heather Park /Half way rock◆︎  [Mod]   Nat'l Park/Golden             ride-$5

Hike starts at same parking lot as the Lake Angeles hike. Trail climbs a steep ridge; passes 1/2-Way Rock (not quite 1/2 way) @ 2.2 mi.!

Fri, Jan 30 Snowshoe TBD [Mod to Diff] 3-4.2 mi Nat'l Park/Golden

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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.