Cherry Falls

Cherry Falls is one of my favorite hikes, but it can be a little difficult to get to because there are no signs. It is about a 6.5 mile hike round trip.



Location: Duvall, WA
Leashed: N/A
Poop Bags: No dispensers of poop bags, bring your own
Water: There are some creeks with fresh water

The best part about this hike is the beautiful waterfall you get to. But it can be tricky to get there. When you reach your first "Y" on the trail, stay to the left, are your second "Y" on the trail stay to your right. Then you should be going downhill and when you come to the end take a left. From there you will go probably about a mile when there is a turn off on your right. Last time there was a marker. Follow that trail down to the waterfall. It is a great place for dogs to swim and have a nice lunch.



These trails are only maintained by people who hike them, and there can be animals out in the trails. I like to go with a group of people so that we make plenty of noise. To get to this trail, you take the Cherry Valley road from Duvall and you go until you reach the left hand turn for Lake Margaret. On the side there is a small area for cars to park and you enter the trail by the big blue gate.

My dogs love this hike. They love climbing on the logs and swimming at the waterfall when we reach it. I usually bring some balls and they just have lots of fun in the water.

Deception Pass

Enough about my dogs already! This is my first post about a good place for a hike with your dog(s).

Location: Deception Pass 41020 State Route 20 Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Leashed: Yes ($87.00 fine)
Poop Bags: No dispensers of poop bags, bring your own
Water: No fresh water, except from facets in the restroom. Bring water and a dish for your dog

Link to Park Website



Many people have heard about Deception Pass. It is very beautiful and there is lots to do in that area. This last weekend was the first time I went with my dogs. It was about an hour and half drive from Monroe. The hike that we did was the North Beach. The entrance is either right before or right after the bridge depending on what direction your coming from. They have bathrooms right at the parking entrance, and good signs for the trails.


When you walk down the hill towards the beach the first turn off goes to a beach that is secluded from the second one and it is shorter distance. We walked to the second beach entrance which was 0.7 miles from the entrance. When we got to the second beach we walked along the water, and it was the first time our dogs tasted salt water! We found a good place to sit and eat lunch and tied up our dogs. Then on the way back we went on the trail that ran behind the beach.Our dogs seemed to love the hike and were tuckered out by time we got back to the car.

About My Dogs

Moose

Moose is a female wired/smooth haired Jack Russell. She is sweet, loves to snuggle, and always there for me. She is defiantly MY dog. When we first brought Moose home it was a struggle if she was going to adapt. She ripped a hole in the side of the couch and would go in there and hide. Over the two past years she has really grown into her personality and it has been so fun to watch. She is absolutely CRAZY!! But we love her so much.



Woods

Woods is a male wired/smooth hair Fox Terrier. He is just such a happy dog and has sooo much energy. He is such my boyfriend's dog. He loves hanging outside with him and just following him around. But during the day he is right by my side whether I'm working, cleaning, or cooking. He has been a ball of energy since we got him 3 years ago. He LOVES playing ball to no end. It would not be the same without him!