SW Trails Urban Hike #18: Hamilton to Hewitt
This hike says it only has a 322 ft elevation change. While that might be true in an absolute way, it felt like more than that in a cumulative way. There were several times we’d meander down a hill only to have to go back up again. So, there were many moments when this felt harder than the summary would imply.
As I say that though, my spoiler alert is that this SW hike is one of my favorites. The streets are wide and very mellow. The houses and their landscaping were very lovely to look at. If you’re lucky, you might see a bunny in someone’s yard. Then as you go through Trail #1, you can even catch a glimpse at a house with a waterfall in the backyard.
SW Hike #18: Hamilton to Hewitt
Neighborhood: West Slope
Distance: 3.68 miles
Elevation Change: 322 ft
Start/End Location: Hamilton Park
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You go through several neighborhoods and many of the trails that the SW Trails group has built and maintains. These vary from small bridges to little pathways that sit between homes. It often feels like you’re about to walk in someone’s yard until you realize it’s a handy little connection path. It’s like you’ve been let in on a little neighborhood secret.
We did this hike midweek, on a lovely early summer evening. We exchanged hellos with the many neighborhood people who were also enjoying the warm temperature and later sunsets.
It’s good to use the App Map for this hike as there are a few little paths to jump onto.
