Hike 3 - 52 Hikes With Mike
LBA Woods - Olympia, WA
It’s been a few years since I visited the LBA Woods, but I was sure glad to be back. I ran my first trail 5K at LBA Woods with Rock Candy Running. I didn’t finish last and I completed the race, it was exhilarating.
I had to revisit this place and it was the perfect day with the sun peeking out from behind the clouds.
The second I walked out of the parking lot, I was taken back to the first time I visited which was actually the evening before my race. The trails were similar, but there was no sign or trail markers telling me where to go. I wandered through, making my way around. I explored areas I didn’t quite remember and wound up on trails that took me to some nearby neighborhoods.
The sun was peeking through the clouds and thus streaming through the big trees. It was a great walk through the woods that I’d recommend to anyone in the area.
Notes about this park: There are a lot of dogs (on and off leash, plenty of friendly people, and some external (road/neighborhood noises). Happy hiking!
