Cowles Mountain via Barker Way

Our team of five promptly arrived for our rendezvous just 90 minutes shy of sunset off Barker Way. Everyone was excited for our first sunset hike ascending Cowles Mountain. This is a well-marked...

Less incline and traffic on this trail which made it more enjoyable as we didn't feel like we were rushing or over exerting ourselves. Plenty of dogs and regular hikers on the trail here and...

Much shadier than I thought. Came out with my dog and had a peaceful time. Went just over a mile. Saw a few people on the way. They mostly were running and all of them at least flashed a smile....

Might be because I live a short walk away but I absolutely love this route up Cowles mountain. There is a lot of street parking, isn't as crowded as the main way, and tons of space for anyone that...

A more moderate, less crowded way to get to the top of Cowles. Parking close to the entrance is a breeze, even on a Saturday (unlike the more popular route), and the route up to the summit is...