Hike 2: Saint Edward State Park

I have to apologize for not posting in a few weeks. I've somehow managed to put myself out of commission twice.  Originally, James and I were planning on hiking to Deception Pass the weekend after our Monte Cristo hike... unfortunately, while I was in Canada that week, I fell.  I'm not very graceful. I was walking down a gravel path and was laughing at something my friend was saying, then before I know it, I was on the ground.  Of course I skinned my leg and twisted my ankle.  I was in no shape to hike the next day. Then the next week we planned on doing a hike, I decided to do a fitness class that focused on lunges and squats a couple days before the hike; let's just say I couldn't hike after that...

 This was my bandaged and bruised leg and ankle from the fall...I really wish I was a little more graceful, but then I wouldn't be me ;)

I had no choice but to do an easy and quick hike. Here is the description to the easiest hike in the world...ANYBODY can do it!

Saint Edward State Park, in Kenmore WA, is a great place to go if you don't have a day to spend hiking.  It has varying levels of hiking to it, ranging from very easy, to medium difficulty.  Long ago, it was a Catholic Seminary which is reflected in its landscaping and architecture.  The park itself is a very woodsy place with a wide trail.  The trees act as a canopy, allowing much shade.  If it is a hot day, you can still go for this walk/ hike :)  There is a lot of parking. I would suggest you get a discover pass if you live in Washington State.  If you don't have the pass, it is $10 for the day.

Because of my sore condition, James, Emily and I (and our dog Vanny) took the easy trail.  It was still beautiful.  Along the trail there were many tall trees and some small bridges.  There wasn't an incline so if you have a baby, and you wanted to bring a jogging stroller, you could.  It needs to be a jogging stroller though because any other would not work...there are stumps that protrude from the ground.  All in all, there is not too much to say about the trail; It is shady and peaceful.  We passed a few families, bikers, and dog walkers. 

There are many other things to enjoy at Saint Edwards State Park including; a kids playground, Bastyr University, tennis, baseball, picnics and a sandy beach.

Things I learned:
1. Try to pay more attention when walking down gravel paths so I don't fall and damage my legs. 
2.  No crazy fitness classes right before a hike.

Hike Summary
Difficulty: Very easy
Time length: Depends on the trail. We were only walking for an hour.
Scenic: Yes, but there are some parts of the trail where it gets close to the road and you can hear the cars..that is all that I have to complain about.
Children accessible: Yes.  Even jogging stroller accessible.
My RANKING for Saint Edwards State Park: Worth it to check out.

Haiku #2:

Shaded windy paths,
Unblemished from human hands
Find the sandy beach.

                                                                 The start of the trail.