Lord Hill Park — Attraction in Monroe

Been coming here for lotsa years. Good place to train, hike, mtn bike, trail jog, etc. Most people are fairly friendly, be aware, SOME of the equine folks can be elitist snobs at times riding and ruining trails they are prohibited from and posting graffiti about DNR rules of the road here at the county park, which is not DNR land. The county has its own, similar, rules. Other than that, great place for younger, older families, with or without canines. The kiosk maps need some updating, but are adequate for the casual hiker. Lots of easy trails, (big wheeled stroller compatible) and a few challenging trails as well. Only one good look out spot, towards the center of the park. There is a beach at the end of the river trail, with round river rock and gravel, one small sandy area. Nice in the summer. Cant really access it in winter or spring when the river is flowing high. On numerically odd years, you can see the salmon spawning from the beach. Walking the trails during the fall during the color change is a great place to take your significant other, if you like that sort of thing. There is a lower entrance/parking area off of Tester Rd. which is close to the old gravel pit in the park. There is a old shovel, (think steam shovel but diesel) located there as well. Lots of side trails, not on the maps, for mtn bikes and pedestrians, if the horse folks havent ruined them, that can be fun to explore. Parking on nice weekends is VERY crowded, but No parking pass required. Car break-ins do happen on rare occasions, but my experience has been, they are smash and grab types. If they see nothing, they wont take nothing. Pretty standard for ANY parking area. Overall, a good place...

What a little hidden gem of a park! Who knew this giant wild area was nestled right in Snohomish? With over 4000 acres of park, there is something for everyone. The trails go on forever and intertwine and cross over each other. I'm spacially challenged, so the trail signs weren't enough for me to know where I was, but luckily my husband led us back to the car. You can always download a map from Snohomish Parks and Rec before you go. We went in January and it was quite muddy. Be sure to bring hiking boots to stay dry. We saw lots of old growth forest, lakes, a beaver dam, and the Snohomish river. There are also viewpoints throughout with views of the Cascades. It's dog friendly if you bring your leash, and you might even see some horses on the trail, or possibly some mountain bikers. The parking lot was packed but we didn't feel like the trails were overcrowded, due to the park being so big....

A nice cluster of well-maintained trails in Snohomish. Most of these trails are not particularly difficult, but there are some decent inclines in portions of it. It is basically a web of trails, so it can be easy to get turned around. I recommend either downloading a map of the park or having GPS on hand to make sure you go the route you intend. This is an equestrian park, as well, so don't be surprised if you see folks on horseback. Make sure to keep your dogs on leash so they don't spook any horses! Most of the trails are in fairly dense forest, so often times you will encounter mosquitoes more than direct sun. Despite being fairly trafficked, the sheer amount of trails you can go on can make this feel like a less populated hike since folks tend to spread out. The trails are narrow in many parts, so during covid you may want to bring a mask for those instances where you...