MOUNT ERIE PARK
NEAR ANACORTES, WASHINGTON
11.5 miles 2,200’ elevation gain, 6 hour duration, rated Moderate +
Activity: Day Hike, Peak Bagging
Date: 6-13-22
The hike my adventure loving son Alec and I set out on was moderate at just over 6 miles, but we supplemented in 2 peaks which added a lot of elevation and distance. That and we missed a turn which added a 1/2 mile or so. I guess we were enjoying the scenery so much we were not paying close enough attention to our route at that moment. So I think our trek might have been kicked up to the next category from Moderate as we about doubled the mileage and altitude.
However we averaged over 2 miles an hour so that might still be moderate. It certainly had some steep hard portions. And what a great hike! What this hike didn’t have you don’t need.
Superb high views of the surrounding areas which just happen to be so darn gorgeous, the Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, majestic purple mountains, deep green hills, and big luscious firs. Our hike circumnavigated a beautiful tree lined, remote lake, and a couple tiny waterfalls.
The Buddha replied, “The biggest mistake is, you think you have time.”
Time is Free, But is Priceless.
Thanks for joining Alec and I on Fidalgo Island during a hike that we just kept adding to mostly on purpose, but even the portion that was by accident just added to ‘Pursuing Balance Through Adventure’. When you enjoy an outing such as this and you pretty much have the whole place to yourselves well… that is extraordinary and a great way to mend woes. Woes and sorrow was something which Alec and I felt so deeply and laid heavy on our minds, as the main reason for us to be in the PNW was a last visit with one so dear… my beautiful, wonderful Mother as her time on this planet winded down. You see we greatly needed each other, Alec and I, in this time of great loss and we greatly needed what profound outings in Nature can do and that is put the pieces back together again. Please stay with us for this Summer of Loss, but also of Celebration of a life so special and a person so beloved and how ‘Pursuing Balance Through Adventure’ was so needed. COMMENT, LIKE, FOLLOW and SHARE. If you go up to the menu above you will discover that PBTA travels to many fine place throughout the West seeking adventures in Nature. Each location or activity is a separate website and thus needs to be FOLLOWED independently. If you like my cap you can get one of your own and at the same time help support PBTA. You can find first rate Adventure Wear at SHOP APPAREL.
Happy Trails-
Roger Jenkins
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