The Orting YRE is entirely out-and-back on a terrific rails-to-trails, the Foothills Trail (the Foothills of what, you ask? Why, Mt. Rainier.)
The walk registration occurs in the little town of Orting (approx 45 minutes southeast of Seattle) at a Texaco. From there you can walk the short distance to the walk start or drive. There's a nice parking lot for users of the Foothills Trail at the walk start, so driving to it is recommended.
Above: the walk start point and parking lot Right: If you're lucky and it's a clear day, you'll get a breathtaking shot of Mt. Rainier. The close-up was taken with my zoom lens. Click on any pic for close-up
The walk passes a little city park and a cow ranch before heading into the woods. Much of the Foothills Trail walks alongside a gorgeous river with breathtaking scenic points and little foot bridges to cross. There are a couple of nice places to stop and get some 'bench time' along the river if you care to indulge. . . .
Above: cows along the Foothills Trail Right and below: the river
