Jack Hartt managed Deception Pass State Park for fourteen years and worked with the Swinomish tribe to bring Kiket Island into co-ownership open to the public.

Kath Goldhartt moved to the PNW in 2003, Anacortes in 2021. Hiked with Seattle Mountaineers throughout PNW. Regular at ACFL, Deception Pass, Washington Park, Cascades, more

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Jim & Stephanie Renfro retired to Anacortes 7 years ago, drawn by the variety of fantastic walking trails.  During COVID, they hiked every trail and scenic road on Fidalgo Island.

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Ron Litzinger, fisherman, avid backpacker. For over 50 years a hiker on local trails, his perfect training for backpacking in the Cascades, Sierra Nevada. Eager to hear your hiking stories.

Jerry Ladd-long time backpacker, loves the Cascades. Completed two sections of the PCT from White Pass to Steven’s Pass, his sights now on the remaining Washington segments. Drawn to views, challenges and stories around each bend.

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Mary Staley, big fan of fresh air, tough hikes (longer, harder is better but not for this one), walking for healthy heart and body. Fanatic about “forest bathing” which she’ll try to explain.

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Ginger Orsini, Guemes Island resident, avid hiker, music teacher, skilled PNW sailor.

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Former teachers, Terri and Dave Bawden walk every day, rain or shine.  Whether along the waterfront, in the forest, on cobblestone streets in foreign countries or just in the neighborhood, walking is their exercise.

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Vicki Stasch, avid walker and hiker in the Anacortes and Fidalgo Island forestlands, trails and streets. Besides walking, she is a member of the OARS rowing club, dances (tap and ballroom) and plays ukulele.

Barb Matheson–Anacortes resident of 50 years, 3x weekly Forest Lands hiker, Mt. Erie summit regular. “So lucky” to live, walk and enjoy this incredible place with family, friends.

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Keith Magee, Midwest transplant to Anacortes 28 years ago. Dedicated non-profit leader committed to developing hiking trails, supporting parks and recreation, protecting forest lands.

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Meet your walk leaders-

Lin Nichols, enthusiastic hiker & trail runner, knows all trails in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands (ACFL). Enjoys motivating her companions with humor in all types of conditions. 

Jean Ford Andrich, life-long Anacortes who explored local trails before the ACFL was created. Avid hiker and backpacker; loves sharing her passion for the woods.

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 Whether in the Alps, the Andes, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, or beloved local destinations, Peggy Flynn is happiest when exploring glorious places with friends on foot.

 Sharon Johnson–Tech veteran turned explorer, 6+ year resident in Anacortes. If there’s a path to be walked—whether across town or over an ocean—she’s on it.

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