A Hike in the Park: Rasar State Park

Come with me to see highlights of a wonderful, wintry visit to Rasar State Park a friend and I thoroughly enjoyed. Isn't this an intriguing trail headed down to the Skagit River. You just can't wait to get walking and see what's around that next bend.

Rasar is Rasar State Park is a 169-acre camping park with 4,000 feet of freshwater shoreline on the beautiful Skagit River. Wildlife observation opportunities, especially for eagle watching, are excellent, particularly in early fall and early winter. We saw, and heard, lots of birdlife.

This is a low elevation Cascade mountains choice, an option for people who avoid snow driving.

Washington State Parks link is here -
Rasar State Park Information from Wa State Parks

One of the trails is mostly a route along the river, with easy access to the sometimes sandy, sometimes rocky, river bank. Yes, there were a few shoreline fishing parties that were catching. And yes we were thrilled to see soaring eagles and hawks, and other birdlife that we can only presume were also catching.

Just look at this well maintained trail. They all are. There were many footprints, although on our end-of-November-day we saw few people and just a handful of campers. Amongst the footprints we also saw wildlife prints.

We enjoyed our trail mix feast at the nice little picnic area.

Steam rising on the shady side of the Skagit River. Breath in deeply the cold, fresh air.

And did I mention the breath taking Cascade mountain views?

Travel through wisps of fog on forest trails.

Another picture from a trail that crosses an expansive meadow. The surrounding mountains scene embrace you on all sides as you hike. Edges of the park skirt private property lots. Can you imagine those lucky residents who choose to wake up to this scene daily? Well, if you're not planning to buy property, consider camping for a vacation and wake up to this gorgeous country for awhile. There are camp sites for tent or RV, and there are also very nice cabins.