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    Bresemann Forest Park Trail

    4.2 (26 reviews)

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    Rock climbing structures to practice on near the park.
    Alden C.

    Bresemann Forest Trail Park is a great forested park to get happily lost in. There are lots of trails in here and if you are by yourself here for the first time it could be potentially confusing to go back where you came in from. I love to go on long walks and play my Pokemon Go game as I do it. In times past this game kind of guided me out of parks that caused a little bit of confusion for me and the game helped fairly well this time as well but it is still a bit windy. If you don't play that game there are enough people tucked away back in there that could give you guidance as well I'm sure by simply asking. There is a nice little creek in here with what I would call a head gate where water is going through. The water tumbles somewhat and I think the park calls this a waterfall but it isn't precisely one and isn't too dramatic but it's still fun to take a look at. The day I was here there were turtles out sunning themselves on a log which is always fun to see. There are other interesting features in the park as well though it is mostly forested trails. There are two structures to the east side of the park near a school that looks like places where folks go to practice rock climbing. One is pretty tall and I would imagine would require some rock climbing equipment but another is pretty low and most able bodied people should be able to climb to the top of it. This park is right by Spanaway Park though I'm not entirely sure if Bresemann Forest Park Trial is considered to be a part of Spanaway Park or a different park all together. Both areas are right beside each other yet on Yelp entries both areas have their own entry. I guess it's just specifics and I'm not too sure how important it is to the casual park stroller other than Bresemann Forest Trail Park is a fun outing and if you like to hit the area's parks this is one to put on your bucket list to stroll through!

    David W.

    I loved the trials, there is a trail past the toll area (where you pay) that is narrow trails and kind of confusing to follow, but it was fun for me. Across the street from that area is where it's awesome. The trails are very well kept and even though it all looks the same you follow any trail long enough you'll find you way back to the start. Good time and I ended up running a 10k and was a great workout. Will visit again before I leave definitely!

    Josh B.

    I will just say that it's really easy to get lost in here....and that's a good thing. You can cross one of the small bridges over the gently moving water that you can just about see the bottom of and enter the trail. The trail isn't too overly preened whereas you still feel like you're pretty much in a forest the whole time and feel free to take the off beaten trails and you may be confront with obstacles like logs and vines and all sorts of things. I really enjoyed this walk and how at the end of most turns you met up with the water of some sort. There weren't an overabundance of bugs or anything but it may still be good to dress for the right weather as well as take the appropriate pest control. The trail also changes incline and decline several times which is also enjoyable so wear the right shoes. Bring water as well. I'm not sure if this is the best trail for smaller dogs but you can try your luck & dogs are resilient anyway. Bring the kids because the trail isn't terribly long, so I bet they'll have a good time. The trees provide excellent shade as well. As always, take your time because you might just overlook some of the small gems hidden in this trail.

    small creek
    Cody C.

    nice, well worn, short trail through a scenic evergreen forest. 1/4 of the trail skirts a creek. Mostly level with gentle rolling terrain. You might run into 1 to 2 groups of dog walkers every lap, but it was mostly uncrowded on a weekend morning. Great for a 1 to 5 mile run, more than that might take too many laps and get boring.

    The pond
    Rachel S.

    I have to admit I'm almost not wanting to write a review and keep this place "my little secret"... This place is beautiful! 70 acres of just random unpaved forest trails and streams. You walk in through the metal gate and can truely get the feeling of "getting lost" if you want to even though you know youre only a moment from the "real" world! I LOVE it! Not a good place for strollers, nothing is paved... And sometimes trees are down in the path, but usually all paths are kept pretty clear. Most are not at much of an incline and are an easy "hike", but there are a couple hills, and if you go a few miles around here you can def work up a good sweat! There are two benches on the path overlooking the pond, that is spectacular! Must see. There are no garbages or bathrooms but a good tip is right across the street is spanaway lake park, which has a restrooms. I have spent many hours on this trail and have needed to cross the street sometimes! The lake itself is worth the trip... Beautiful, But it's a lot more commericalized than the trail which is rustic and perfect.

    Beautiful  trail a must do
    Sheree S.

    I LOVE this place. Lots of trails and huge climbing rocks. A beautiful waterfall if you can find it. So many directions you can go and some our dead ends but so peacefull out there. Feels like a real forest. Barely any trash. The creek is for the most part very clean

    Rusty S.

    Bresemann Forest is a nice little chunk of woods adjacent to the Sprinker Recreation Center in Spanaway. There are a few well-maintained trails through the forest and along Spanaway Creek, and several smaller offshoot trails. It was kinda muddy but not at all crowded when I was there; the dog loved it (of course, he's happy going for a walk anywhere)! Due to budget cutbacks, be prepared to pack your own doggy-doo and trash out with you-- there aren't any trash cans except at the main entrance.

    Little bridge and river. Leaving the trails and heading towards the parking lot
    Crystal S.

    This place is breathtakingly beautiful. Great for kids, dogs, groups, and even if you want to wander off by yourself, it would be great! There's a lake, bridge with a shallow river running under. There are a few paved trails to run on, and also unpaved trails that go into the trees more. If you have allergies like me, take Claritin or Zyrtec before you leave your house.... Then you should be good to go! There is a nice kids playground with slides and swings and a few jungle gym type obstacles. It's also surrounded by a decent amount of grass so it's also a great place to play fetch with your pets and watch the kiddos at the same time. I also noticed an area with tables/benches that were covered and BBQ grills. So I guess you could have a birthday party or group gathering here. If you have kids and want to go on the unpaved trails... I recommend bug repellent and bringing wipes, assortment of bandaids, bactine, neosporin, hand sanitizer and a small hand towel! I didn't notice any bathrooms, so keep that in mind if you're bringing kids. And also I only saw 1 trash can in the area I explored. So if you have a pet, bring extra bags to hold animal droppings until you can find a trash can! HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHECKING THIS PLACE OUT!

    Rebeca C.

    It's such a beautiful park. This is the first park we visited when we moved to Washington and we were in awe. The trees are so tall, dense, green, and pretty. The side paths near the bridges and so beautiful. And I love the smell of the air. Not an intense hike so it's nice for a constant visit. We even took our easter pictures here and they turned out lovely.

    Gabriella M.

    Beautiful park that backs up to spanaway lake. Well maintained trails and facilities. My dogs had a blast playing in the water and chasing the ducks. And its only $3 for a day pass

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    Very nice place to walk. Shorter trail but in between the trees are beautiful. Our did enjoyed the paths to the small creek.

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    Great trails, playground, and picnic areas! Loved walking by the water! A good place to run, walk or ride bikes!

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    4.4
    (17 reviews)
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    The Historical McMillan Bridge was built in 1934 and was the only one in the world that was built…read moreout of concrete. The bridge still stands strong and intact. Amazing! This trail is near my home. It's a great trail for walking or biking. You can walk down to the river. This trail goes all the way down to Enumclaw or Buckley. Lots of beautiful scenery, flowers in bloom and majestic views of Mt Rainier. I have yet to do the full trail. I will as soon as I get my Ebike LOL! I often walk this trail to walk Havanna my grandfur baby. It's always enjoyable.

    Continuing to really enjoy the Foothills Trail! On the last outing Steve and I (as well as a…read morefriend) went from the McMillin Trailhead to the East Puyallup Trailhead which was about 4 miles one way. To avoid a very long walk we parked one car at the East Puyallup Trailhead and began our walk in by parking with our other car at the McMillan Trailhead. The walk was very enjoyable and the summer day we chose couldn't have been perfect with warm but mild temperatures. More forested scenery to enjoy as you walk between these two trailheads as opposed to going the opposite way to Orting. I am eager to tackle more chunks of this trail but have held off due to other summer time activities and we also learned that parts of the trail would be closed for maintenance for a part of the summer due to needed improvements so we are holding off to continue more pieces of the trail until Autumn where we hope these closures have expired and the maintenance is finished.

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    Glacier Basin Trail

    Glacier Basin Trail

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    22.1 mi

    The Glacier Basin Trail is utterly magical in every sense of the word. I must have taken hundreds…read moreof pictures and several videos while hiking this trail. This hike has everything that your little heart could ever desire! A forest full of giant trees. Vibrantly green shrubs. Waterfalls at practically each turn. Majestic views of not only the snow covered mountains, but the gorgeous aqua hues of the White River down below. The rushing river running parallel. Rampant wildlife. Colorful wildflowers. Inclines and elevation galore. I mean, shall I go on?! Just stunning. Glacier Basin is located near the White River entrance of Mount Rainier National Park. The trail begins just behind the White River Campgrounds. It's starts off mildly inclining through a lush forest, but the incline picks up speed and continues to incline until you reach the camp. It's about roughly 9 miles and 2,000 feet of elevation in total if you add in the the detour to the Emmons Lorraine Trail. Do it! It will add another 1.5/2miles to the hike, BUT... this is where you'll find that incredible view of the Inter Fork White River. It's funny that it's called the "white river" because it's stunningly aqua from the top of Emmons Lorraine. The Emmons Lorraine trail is a turn off that's about a mile into the Glacier Basin Trail and includes a river crossing and a steep incline up a narrow hill. It looks a bit intimidating, but it's really not. Just sit on your bum for the really gnarly parts coming down (at least that's what I did). Continuing on the Glacier Basin Trail, it's basically a straight shot up the hill for another 3 miles until you reach the top. There are a few spots with some switchbacks, but it's mostly a ridge-like trail. AllTrails has rated this hike as moderate, but it's definitely on the harder side of moderate if not difficult. What makes this hike so enjoyable though is the fact that there's so much scenery. Every time I took a break, I was either greeted by a beautiful mini waterfall or vibrant wildflowers. The views are very motivating and it keeps you going. Once you reach Glacier Basin Camp, you'll be met with the most stunning views of snow covered Mount Rainier and the rushing waters of the White River right next to it. This hike took me about 5 hours in total to complete (including breaks, lunch, and detours). It's definitely a day hike, so bring enough food and water to keep yourself nourished. Also, make sure you have some really comfortable hiking shoes/boots and hiking poles for the way down if you have bad knees. Coming down can be just as tough as hiking up because of the steepish downhill for 3 miles straight. This one is definitely going in the books as one of my favorite National Park hikes and my favorite Washington state hike thus far. If you're looking for a challenge and a great way to see the beauty of Mount Rainier National Park, Glacier Basin Trail is a great option.

    As a Seattle native, I can say that this is my favorite hike I've ever been on. The hike has a fork…read moreabout a mile in. If you fork left, there is a relatively short (~30 min) but steep trail that leads to the glacier basin. The water is a bright teal with mountains in the background, one of the best views I've ever seen. My friends and I went swimming in the basin, which was very cold but also very fun. If you stay on the main trail, it is an additional 6 miles that is moderate-difficult and took about 3 hours to get up. At the top, there is a really pretty meadow and campground. You will need a Mt. Ranier National Park pass ($50 annual or $30/week) to enter. I went on a weekday in the morning and had no trouble finding parking. The main trail was quite empty, but the left fork had a couple other groups. However, we more or less had the place to ourselves. Overall, 10/10 would reccomend!

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    Glacier Basin Trail
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    Goldmyer Hot Springs

    Goldmyer Hot Springs

    4.0
    (22 reviews)
    34.1 mi

    We heard about this natural hotsprings in its super remote location in North Bend and just had to…read moretry it! It is a preserved miner's hotsprings that is on private land and is completely run by volunteers with the exception of a few individuals who are paid to make reservations and live on the grounds year-round. It is not easy to get reservations here especially with the pandemic. Once they were able to open this summer they started returning calls and we were lucky enough to be able to reserve the hotsprings for a small group of less than 5 people on a Monday. The fee was reasonable at 20 per person and they included detailed directions and instructions on getting to and using this facility. The drive in is no joke, seriously. We live in North Bend and are familiar with that area as we hike many of the trails over there frequently but we did not plan enough time for the 5 mile non paved road. Even thought it's only 5 miles it is VERY rough with lots and lots of potholes and difficult washed out patches that our Xterra made it up but might be difficult for other cars. Once we made it to the Dingford trailhead parking lot we left our car and started the 5 mile hike to the hotsprings. It's a really beautiful walk without much elevation gain through the forest and along the river but it is very rocky so your feet and toes will definitely get a beating. We kept up a good pace with around a 15 min/mile walk so we made it there in about 1.5 hours. We rang the bell and were greeted by the host who was very informative and pleasant. We signed our release forms and headed up to the springs for a beautiful and relaxing 4 hour time slot of enjoying the 3 different (but small) pools and the picnic table for lunch. It is also right at the top of a waterfall so you can sit out and enjoy the view and relax when you get tired of soaking. There is a cave where the hot water emerges that used to be open but is currently closed due to COVID concerns. The pool this hot water spills into is the hottest and really can only hold 2 people and then this pool spills into a larger one where 4 of us sat comfortably. There is also a cold one with river water which made for a great plunge. We really enjoyed our stay and had a great lunch at the picnic tables (no garbage sites so plan to pack in and pack out everything you bring). They also had non flushing porta potties you can use with one at the top by the hotsprings and a couple others at the bottom by the campground which is currently closed due to the pandemic. The campground is usually open year-round though and we are really looking forward to coming up during the fall or spring sometime. The five mile return hike is definitely tough especially with your feet being soft from soaking. I recommend you bring an extra pair of socks and maybe even consider sitting out for the last half hour or so and let your feet dry out before the return hike..my tootsies were pretty blistery when we returned!

    Its's not worth the effort *for a day trip*... cant speak for camping. Coming from Tacoma for a 2…read morehr drive with 45 minutes of it being an insanely precarious road and then a 5 mile "hike" which is a walk on a dirt road, not to mention the lottery system and the instructions on how to even visit... I was expecting A LOT more! The pools were small! Thankfully one group was leaving as we arrived so there was only 3 other people hanging out with us. Otherwise, it would have been SO cramped! My husband couldn't even stretch out and hes 6 foot. If you've never experienced nature/spa or are not from WA then I guess you might enjoy this, but I wouldn't do it again. Pros: caretakers are super nice, seems like guests are all going to be friendly and respectful, area is VERY well kept and clean, pools are cool despite being small, temps are great, "hike" is boring but easy! Cons: way too much boring effort to get here (especially for a day trip), pools are very small, last part of road to get to the parking lot is VERY rugged... you NEED a high clearance vehicle and someone who can navigate huge potholes/trees/ debris, etc. "Hike" is boring but easy!

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    Finally here !!!
    Finally here !!!
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