Seattle, WA 98104. Please stay on the trails and obey all posted park and trail rules. As they decay, these trees provide insects and nesting sites for birds and small mammals. Shorten the hike by visiting Lake Annette or walking to the overlook near the head of the valley. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time! Loved it. Only made it to Lower Paradise Valley because we didn’t have enough time. Beautifully maintained trail as far as we made it, and very quiet past Mist Falls. Both of the bridges north of paradise valley are out with no word on when they will be repaired. For the standard route, see note 1 at the end of this text. View detailed trail descriptions, trail maps, reviews, photos, trail … 10 times better than Zumwalt meadows, this was the highlight of Paradise Valley. We went on a two day backpacking trip. For as long as San Francisco has been a hub for cycling, “doing Paradise” has been one of the most popular ways to get out of the urban bustle and savor the quieter roads and spectacular views in Marin County. Mosquitos are out with vengeance. Get the app Northwest Loop Intermediate. There are no big climbs here, but a lot of up and down. This 38-mile loop features a totally doable 1,600 feet of elevation gain of mostly easy rollers, jaw-dropping vistas of the bay and city skyline, and plenty of places in Sausalito to stop for a snack on the way home. There will be a small sign on the right for the Conservation Area. NTS map 082N08We approached Paradise Valley from the Fairview Loop, which starts at Chateau Lake Louise. Look carefully, though, seedlings are to be found among the understory of Oregon grape, salal and swordfern.You may finish your hike by taking the Mainline trail back toward the parking lot or continue exploring if you wish, there are thirteen miles of trail here. Paradise Valley Conservation Area Trails Located 1.5 miles east of Hwy 522 on Paradise Lake road in Maltby, WA (just North of Woodinville). If you are looking for a trip free of snow(ish) then this may be your ticket! Paradise Valley Conservation Area is indeed a trail runner’s paradise, with mostly gently rolling trails of a variety of widths and speeds, from wide and straight promenades where you can stride out to serpentine pathways that wind between wetland cedar groves and meander up and down gentle ridges. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. Bring your confirmation email with you to get your wilderness permit. Call and plan sooner than later! I prepared them for heading up the Muir Snow Field, maybe reaching Camp Muir, but due to really adverse conditions near Panorama Point (high winds: 30mph gusts), we settled on Panorama Point and running around Golden Gate Trail/Mazama Ridge instead. Overall a great overnight hike that I highly recommend. It was cool in the 40s at night but there was a designated campfire area we took advantage of. Did this hike in July 27-28, 2017. Completed on Sunday, September 22 as a day hike. Lake Louise – Iced Waterfalls Loop from Paradise Valley Trail is an intermediate Hiking Tour. The daily quota of overnight campers permitted onto the Woods Creek Trail is 25. The trail then drops down a little and come to Smokey's bridge, a puncheon bridge skirting a large muddy area that becomes a small pond in winter rains. There is a portapotty, but those squeamish about 'facilities' may want to make a stop before the trailhead. Camping in Paradise Valley is limited to two nights. The loop intersects the road or the Skyline Trail at several points at or near Paradise and Reflection Lakes. After this point the trail is nearly level for several miles as it runs along the valley floor, but it’s densely wooded and there isn’t much to see. 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