Ever had one of those days where everything just clicks? That’s what happened to me on this incredible trail system that feels like Washington’s best-kept secret, though honestly, with views this stunning, it’s a wonder more people aren’t talking about it.
Rolling along 22 miles of beautifully maintained path, I found myself pedaling past scenes that belonged on postcards-farm fields dotted with content livestock, towering trees that have witnessed generations pass by, and glimpses of mountain peaks that made me stop every few miles just to stare.
The real surprise came when I rolled into a delightful small town along the route, where a certain bakery (okay, let’s just say my pants got significantly tighter that day) offered the perfect excuse to rest and refuel.
Where The Trail Begins: East Puyallup To McMillin
Foothills Trail at its East Puyallup trailhead feels like pressing a reset button on the week. The path stretches ahead, wide and smooth, flanked by open fields that still carry the legacy of the region’s famous daffodil bulb farming…