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John Sunich Explorer

I enjoy fishing, trail running, backpacking, whitewater rafting, back-country skiing, camping and spending time with my family.

Explorer

06/26/17

This is one of my go to areas, close to home, good views and can be a snow shoe trip in the winter Update 6/26/17- Had a great overnight trip to Summit Lake with my 6 year old daughter. Snow still covered the lake and most of the trail but it was compact and easy travel with no post holing. Beautiful views of Rainier, Coplay Lake, Bearhead Mountain. Weather was clear enough to see Tacoma, Seattle, Puget Sound, Mt Baker, Glacier Peak , and the top of Mt. St. Helens.

While going to western I loved this hike on a sunny day or to catch a sunset over the San Juan's. Great location to take somebody from out of town as well.

Growing up I spent a week every August in Neah Bay. The Ozette triangle was one of our favorite hikes. The views put there on a clear day are nothing short of spectacular. The wildlife is also abundant. Additionally the views on highway 112 between port angeles and the turn off to ozette are pretty sweet too. Check out Sekiu and/or Neah Bay while you are out that direction.