After our big winter storm, we had an unseasonable warm and sunny weekend in Seattle.  Spring fever hit and I felt the need to get out and climb to the top of something. A lowland hike along a river just wasn't going to cut it today.  I needed a view and I needed to work for it.  I didn't want to get all geared up for snow, however, so I found the perfect place. Mt Walker in the Olympic National Forest.  It was a grinding 2000 ft elevation gain in 2 miles, but the trail was in good condition.  We arrived at the top and, if I wasn't already out of breath, the views would have taken my breath away. The dogs were very happy, because when reach the summit of a hike we always share a chicken and cheese sandwich, while posing for photos, of course.

We took the long, closed forest service road down and added another 4 miles to our hike.  There was some snow along this which gave the dogs another thrill.

I think I am going to be a little sore tomorrow.