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WELCOME! HIKING PARK RULES Located just south of the cities of Monroe and Snohomish, Lord Regional Park is a 1,400 acre Okay, every park has them, so let’s get it over with. park within a 4,000 acre ridge, that rises from the To maximize your enjoyment, take a few moments Snohomish River valley. This diverse park is laced to review some important rules. with through wetlands, forests, and high points  Park hours are 7 AM—dusk reaching over 600’ off the valley floor.  No fires or overnight  Alcoholic beverages, fireworks, and discharg- ing of firearms are strictly prohibited  is prohibited. Fishing requires appli- cable license(s) Main Entrance There are over six miles of marked, designated  Remove and properly dispose of all trash trails by which to explore the ponds (there are 9 of  Pets must be kept on an 8’ leash, & under con- them), spot wildlife, and from the higher points, trol at all times capture panoramic views of the distant Cascade  Remember to scoop! The you save may and Olympic mountain ranges. Favorite view be your own points are Devil’s Butte Lookout and along the  Lock your vehicle —stow valuables out of ridge of the Pipeline . sight  Stay on trails. Bikes yield to horses and hikers, Temple Pond IKING hikers yield to horses B  For the enjoyment of all, loud speakers, stereo is a popular sport in the park. systems, and vuvuzelas are prohibited. There are several options for single-track riding off of the Emergency: main trails. Difficulty levels range  Sheriff’s Office/Search & Rescue: 911 from beginner to moderate. Know  EvergreenHealth, Monroe: 360-794-7497 your limits, wear protective gear, and please adhere to all rules and signs. 630’ View Point EQUESTRIAN DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-5 take Exit 194 and head east on US-2 for 8.4 miles; exit US-2 at 88th St SE.; turn right at the top of the ramp onto 88th St. (Note: 88th St Deer on the becomes 92nd St, then 2nd St.); turn left at Lin- Main Trail A diverse park offering forested coln Ave S. which becomes the Old Snohomish- Monroe Hwy; turn right onto 127th Ave SE; drive trails, wetlands, ponds, and south approx. 2-1/4 miles; turn left onto 150th St panoramic views for the hiker, SE and proceed to the park entrance on the left. biker and horseback rider. The park supports a large population of birds, fish, Lord Hill is our premier equestrian park, offering The equestrian parking lot is approximately 20’ and animals. Most evident are squirrels, shrews, many diverse trails for varying riding abilities. The past 150th on the left. Look for equestrian signs. mice, skunks, and deer. On occasion the bear, cou- equestrian parking lot accommodates up to 25 horse gar, and bobcat, can be spotted. trailers and tow vehicles. www.SnocoParks.org VENTS E Park opens at 7:00 AM and closes at dusk Lord Hill is host to a number of events that include This is a big park. Be sure to allow enough time to trail runs, mountain bike races, , 4H pro- return to your vehicle prior to gate closure grams, and even Bog Slogs (whatever that is). Contact the Parks office at 425-388-6600 or visit www.snocoparks.org for more information.

GEOCACHING

Geochaching is the recreational activity of hunting for and finding a hidden object by means of GPS coordi- nates posted on various websites. There are approxi- mately 35 caches at Lord Hill. Contact the Parks of- fice at 425-388-6600 or visit www.snocoparks.org for more information.

VOLUNTEER! The continued maintenance and development of Lord Hill Park is supported in large part by volunteers. Vol- unteers patrol trails on foot, horseback, and mountain bike; create new trails, and improve existing trails. For more information, contact the Parks office at 425-388- 6600 or visit www.snocoparks.org.