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=== coyotebush ===
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Flashbacks to [[2017-12-09 47 -122|2017-12-09]] on account of the similar location and weather.
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By midday it was sunny and nearly 50F/10C. I geared up for my first bike ride in nearly two weeks, and my first without an indoor destination in much longer. I decided on a light jacket and cycling tights, but packed hiking pants in my handlebar bag in case they were needed for the forest.
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In order to approach the point from above, I climbed Interlaken Boulevard, then followed [https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/greenways-program Neighborhood Greenway] routes through Capitol Hill and the Central District to South Jackson Street.
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Once on foot, I first tried the upper trail. Below this was mostly cliff. However, in the area of the point, there was a gently sloping spur, thick with brush. Promising. Next I descended quite a few stairs to the lower trail, above which was all cliff. Not promising.
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The vegetation on the upper spur necessitated better clothing, so back to the bike for the pants, then to a bench I had passed to pull them on. I ventured off the upper trail, getting snagged and nearly tripped by blackberry vines. My phone's GPS location bounced around a lot in this area, but I got a few close readings and made it out to the large tree anchoring the spur, which seemed to be in about the right location.
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There were beautiful views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier through the trees. For the ride back north, I sought out better views along Lake Washington Boulevard - a popular recreational cycling route which also passes through Frink Park, another level lower. I met a neighbor who offered to take my photo, then a very nice concessionaire at Madison Park (I never knew there even was a concession stand!) who sold me a hot cocoa.
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=== Zebburkeconte ===
  
 
*Reached! Walk Geohash as well for me. Dragged my friend Felix along, though he didn't walk.  -- [[User:Zebburkeconte|Zebburkeconte]] ([[User talk:Zebburkeconte|talk]]) 20:37, 31 December 2023 (PST)
 
*Reached! Walk Geohash as well for me. Dragged my friend Felix along, though he didn't walk.  -- [[User:Zebburkeconte|Zebburkeconte]] ([[User talk:Zebburkeconte|talk]]) 20:37, 31 December 2023 (PST)
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Sun 31 Dec 2023 in 47,-122:
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Location

Frink Park in the Leschi neighborhood.

Close to a trail, but the hillside is steep and the vegetation is dense.

Participants

Plans

Perhaps mid-afternoon?

Expedition

coyotebush

Flashbacks to 2017-12-09 on account of the similar location and weather.

By midday it was sunny and nearly 50F/10C. I geared up for my first bike ride in nearly two weeks, and my first without an indoor destination in much longer. I decided on a light jacket and cycling tights, but packed hiking pants in my handlebar bag in case they were needed for the forest.

In order to approach the point from above, I climbed Interlaken Boulevard, then followed Neighborhood Greenway routes through Capitol Hill and the Central District to South Jackson Street.

2023-12-31 47 -122 coyotebush 1704062409039.jpg

Once on foot, I first tried the upper trail. Below this was mostly cliff. However, in the area of the point, there was a gently sloping spur, thick with brush. Promising. Next I descended quite a few stairs to the lower trail, above which was all cliff. Not promising.

2023-12-31 47 -122 coyotebush 1704071898345.jpg 2023-12-31 47 -122 coyotebush 1704071928707.jpg

The vegetation on the upper spur necessitated better clothing, so back to the bike for the pants, then to a bench I had passed to pull them on. I ventured off the upper trail, getting snagged and nearly tripped by blackberry vines. My phone's GPS location bounced around a lot in this area, but I got a few close readings and made it out to the large tree anchoring the spur, which seemed to be in about the right location.

2023-12-31 47 -122 coyotebush 1704063685405.jpg

There were beautiful views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier through the trees. For the ride back north, I sought out better views along Lake Washington Boulevard - a popular recreational cycling route which also passes through Frink Park, another level lower. I met a neighbor who offered to take my photo, then a very nice concessionaire at Madison Park (I never knew there even was a concession stand!) who sold me a hot cocoa.

Zebburkeconte

  • Reached! Walk Geohash as well for me. Dragged my friend Felix along, though he didn't walk. -- Zebburkeconte (talk) 20:37, 31 December 2023 (PST)

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