I can only hear my own foot steps. The soft and soaked dirt squealed on my every steps. The sounds were delightful to this lone walker. I knew the physics of the sounds, but cannot help thinking the trail is trying to talk to me.
Loop Trail is a 2.8 miles easy hike, but my goal is West Point Lighthouse. I parked at the north parking lot, got on Loop Trail, and branched onto Hidden Valley Trail. From there I passed the West Point Water Treatment plant and found the beach.
Like other parks in Seattle, the trails were well maintained, well marked, and easy to navigate. There were loners like me, couples, families with small children, joggers, and dogs. The trees were tall, mosses green, water trickling, and dirt soft. I passed by people chatting in all kinds of languages, some I recognized and most don’t. I was at peace with myself, working up a light sweat.
Next time, I will try the South Beach Trail, heard the view is better.