Lake Sylvia First Day Hikes

Event Date: January 1, 2025, 1:00 - 2:30pm

Hike Options

1.5 Lake Trail – Open to all ages
Meet at the Legacy Pavilion at 1pm. The hike will begin there and will go around the lake, 1.5 miles. The trail can be slippery and muddy, so rain/mud boots are heavily recommended.

Forest Bathing Stroll
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice of immersing in nature for health and wellness benefits. The hike will begin at the Legacy Pavilion. The walk is a gentle easy stroll through the park and group camp.

.5 Mile Kids Hike
Our kids hike begins at the legacy pavilion. The group will be led by staff over the bridge and up through group camp and back toward the dam and back to the legacy pavilion. Along the way plant species and little critters will be discussed.

Length of Hike: .5- 1.5 miles

Where to Meet: Legacy Pavilion

Is this Hike for Beginners? Yes

Suggested minimum age of children to attend: 8 years old

ADA Accessible? No

Stroller Accessible? No

Are leashed dogs allowed? Yes

Restrictions: No restrictions

Registration Required: No

Things to bring: Dress for the weather. Rain boots.

Cancellation Information: Alert on parks.wa.gov Sylvia

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