Heybrook Ridge, August 20

  • August 20, 2022
    8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us SATURDAY, august 20 for a morning of hiking + yoga

Hike: “Intermediate” 3.3 miles, round-trip with steady elevation gain (775ft)

Yoga: 60 minute all-levels slow flow yoga class

Date/Time: Saturday, Aug. 20th, 8am – 12pm

HIKE

We’ll gather at Heybrook Ridge Trailhead in Index, WA at 8am. At 8:15am we’ll hike the 1.7 miles to the ridge/viewpoint. This hike has moderate elevation gain on a well maintained trail. On a clear day, we’ll be rewarded with a remarkable views of Mt. Index, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Skykomish valley. The trailhead is an approximate 1-hour drive from Everett, Seattle, or Bellevue.

More info on the trail here: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/heybrook-lookout

YOGA

When we arrive at the top, we’ll soak up the views and then hike just a little further up the ridge to a larger clearing for yoga. The yoga practice will be a 60 minute slow-flow vinyasa yoga class, focusing on strengthening, stretching, breathing, and connecting to nature. The yoga practice is all-levels – designed for beginner and experienced yogis alike! After yoga, we’ll hike back down together.

Note: There are some power lines near the top of the hike where we’ll be practicing yoga. If you’re sensitive to electrical noise/vibrations, this may not be the best meet up for you.

MEET UP DETAILS

Space is limited to 12 participants. Optional suggested donations can be sent to Venmo @pnwyoga ($35 suggested). Meet-up is geared for adults; mature teens or children are welcome to attend with their grown-up. 

We’ll meet up rain or shine. In severe/unsafe weather, I may reschedule or cancel the meet-up. 

What to Bring: Your own yoga mat, a towel (for under or over your mat, especially if it’s a little wet out), hiking shoes, clothes comfortable for hiking and yoga (layers highly recommended), water, and lunch or snacks. More tips on what to bring will be emailed out to registered participants prior to the hike.

ABOUT CHRISTINA 

I am a Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT® 200+), passionate about combining community, yoga, and the outdoors. As an avid hiker, I look forward to hosting several yoga hike meet-ups this summer. When not in the mountains, you can find me teaching at local yoga studios in the greater Everett area and wrangling my two school-aged boys. More about me.

A FEW MORE DETAILS

Please pre-register to reserve your spot. All meet-up attendees are required to sign a waiver to participate. The hike meet-up and yoga class are at your own risk. The hike is not a guided hike, we will simply meet up and hike together to the yoga location. Donations are 100% optional. Waivers will be emailed to registered participants, or available day-of to sign. 

Venue:  

Venue Website:

Address:
50606 Index-Galena Rd, Index, Washington, 98256, United States

Description:

From Seattle, drive north on I-5 to Everett and take exit 194 to head east on US Highway 2. Take US-2 through Monroe and Sultan. From the traffic roundabout in Sultan, it is 10.8 miles to the bridge over the South Fork Skykomish River. At this point, be on the lookout for Index-Galena Road, which is a left turn from US-2 just 0.4 miles beyond the bridge. Follow Index-Galena Road 0.9 miles to Heybrook Ridge County Park, on your right.

No Parking Pass Required. 

Privy/toilet available at trailhead.

Note: This is HEYBROOK RIDGE trailhead, not to be confused with “Heybrook Lookout”. If using a map app, be sure to enter “Heybrook Ridge Trailhead” and NOT the lookout. They are two different trails and different parking areas.