This easy loop is one of the most popular hikes in the park. It starts out along the Pacific Crest Trail at Chinook Pass and leads south, traversin...
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The Ohanapecosh River may be the most picturesque stream in the park, with its crystal-clear waters, moss-laden banks, and tall forests above. One ...
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Craving a misty morning walk on a lake? Planning a campout with family and friends? Look no further than Lake Easton State Park!Located between Sea...
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Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most...
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From Seattle, drive E on I-90 to exit 52 and continue to Alpental Ski Area,
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
If there's such a thing as a wilderness superhighway, this is it. The Snow Lake Trail is Washington's most heavily used trail within a designated w...
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Denny Creek may be the most family-friendly trail in the region. The popular path leads to a series of waterfalls and to a smooth natural waterslid...
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For the first two miles the trail ascends steeply through dense forest to a small stream, then continues another mile to a meadow. Beyond the meado...
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In 1833, Dr. William Tolmie sailed from London to Fort Vancouver where he awaited assignment. After seeing "The Mountain," he was captivated and su...
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Renowned for its glorious waterfalls, Olallie State Park is a great place to kick off the hiking season. Moderate trails lead to the popular Twin F...
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Wimpy hikers, turn the page. This trail offers nothing for you but pain and heartbreak. If you think you've got the goods to scramble up more than ...
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Twin Falls run year-round for one very good reason: the area around North Bend receives more than 90 inches of rain each year. Seattle--just 35 mil...
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Descending west from the top of Quartz Mountain, Manastash Ridge Trail, generally follows the top of Manastash Ridge.As a hiker, you'll wander up a...
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Arrive at Little Si trail head and start climbing until about elevation of 780ft where you will see a signpost for "Boulder Garden Loop trail." Con...
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At first glance, Kanaskat-Palmer looks like a classic state park, with gentle trails, sprawling lawns and a diverse forest, set on the banks of a r...
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You won't find better views anywhere else this close to Seattle. Rattlesnake Ledge is a monolithic block of rock on the eastern end of Rattlesnake ...
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Everyone needs the occasional lazy day on a lake. For folks in the Puget Sound area or communities near Mount Rainier, Nolte State Park fits the bi...
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Rock climbers use the first half of this trail to get to the rock faces on the east end of Little Si. Hikers use the full trail to sweep around the...
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From the densely forested Cascades to the scablands carved by the Ice Age floods, Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail gives hikers, cyclists and, ...
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Pull off fast-paced Interstate 90, and step back to a slower time at Olmstead Place Historical State Park near Ellensburg.In 1875, the pioneering O...
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