SEATTLE HIKE - TRIP REPORT

Who went: DJ, David, Elisha, Gabe, Jordon, Zach, Mrs G, Mrs M

When: Monday, September 10, 2007 10-4:30 (or 5:30, depending upon which Scout you ask!)

Where: Seattle. Ferry to Seattle Center to the Arboretum to Capitol Hill and back to the ferry.

Distance: The route on Mapquest says 10.8 miles, but it was probably a litte farther than that when you add in the extras. It sure FELT farther than that!

Weather: Hot, sunny.

Level: Moderate - Moderate (only because of the hills; otherwise Moderate - Easy.) (5/9)

What was the most fun?
Lunch!
Food
Dinner
The fountains
Ferry
Being in Seattle

What we did:
Hiked
Saw some cool buildings
Talked to a 75-year old former Scout who made it through 2nd Class
Talked to a Scout who just got awarded his Eagle Scout
Annoyed some seagulls
Ate a snack at the fountain at Seattle Center
Played with my GPS
Hiked and had fun

The most challenging thing:
Hills!
Hills
Judging distance
Hiking
The traffic from the trucks crossing the bridges

Water Source:
Public
Our water bottles
Public buildings with water

What we saw:
Lots of people
Tall buildings
People
Cigarette butts everywhere
Broken lives
Ferries
Cars and Trucks
The Sound
Fountains
Space Needle

What I brought:
Daypack with ten essentials
Water bottle
GPS
Ten essentials and water

What we learned:
Seagulls will bite
Pavement makes your legs ache more than earth
Scouts who quit before Eagle always regret it
Wear ear plugs when you are by the freeway
Easy hike

Suggestions for other people doing this hike:
Wear comfortable shoes!
Wear ear plugs
Don't get lost.

Conclusion:
Cross-country hikes are more fun than urban hikes plus the're easier on your feet.
Next time, plan a route with very few hills.
I loved looking at all the buildings.
It was a great hike.

Adult Note:
There's a lot of drug use in Seattle, and you might want to check out the reputation of neighborhoods before hiking through them. Taking the ferry over was a great idea.