A lot of folks are looking for reprieve in the mountains, and those folks are in luck, as King County's Trailhead Direct program is back. FOX13
Some folks might be staying indoors to beat the out-of-season heat, but others are using this opportunity to get out and enjoy the weather at local trailheads.A lot of folks are looking for reprieve in the mountains, and those folks are in luck, as King County'sThis weekend’s heat wave is not stopping people from getting outdoors, but parking for the hiking trails has been limited.
The weekend kicked off with record-breaking temperatures. The National Weather Service is warning people to stay hydrated, and hikers took to the mountains with extra bottles. The real issue at Mount Si was the rush of people hitting the trail all at once. Hopelink is working this weekend to ensure people can avoid parking issues with Trailhead Direct buses, a service that drops you off at popular hiking spots."Cars tend to illegally park on the side of [the road], which makes the driveway very narrow," said Davis. "[Trailhead Direct] gets people a chance to get out of their cars; they don’t have to worry about this—with the parking—they don’t have to worry about leaving their belongings in their cars.
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