hike log
notable city walks, hikes, and kayak outings
February 2026
location: urban hike; Yoka Tea to Wisteria Hall
weather: 47 degrees, rainy
distance: 5 miles
elevation: hilly seattle streets!
field notes: strawberry matcha latte and a good raincoat were necessary
location: Kayak trips around Seward Park!
weather: sunny days
distance: around the park, about 1.5 miles
field notes: natalie runs, I kayak! Loving this loop, but wanting to try something new. Working towards my goal of kayaking around Mercer Island.
March 2026
location: Island Center Forest, Vashon Island
weather: 50 degrees, cloudy
distance: 5 miles
elevation: pretty flat
field notes: terrible markers, got a little lost!
location: Lena Lake, Olympic National Forest
weather: 48 degrees, cloudy
distance: 7 miles
elevation: 1300 ft
field notes: so gorgeous!! I struggled a bit with the elevation but it was a great confidence builder for this hiking season!
