Where do I go next to hike? A question most natives to PNW ask themselves when summer rolls around. Finding great hiking trails with or without a lot of people are abundant around Western Washington. Here are my favorite hikes to do.
Mt. Baker National Wilderness
I believe Mt. Baker national forest is a best kept secret when it come to tourist. To think you are very close to Canada you can throw a stone over the border. Yet very few people I know want to explore this hidden gem in plain sight.
Twin Lakes:
Winchester Peak Lookout:
Olympic National Park
By far Olympic National Forest has been one place that keeps me coming back for more. While there is Alps in the Cascades, it really is the Olympics that remind me of the Sound of Music.
Hurricane Hill:
Obstruction Point:
Hurricane Ridge:
Mt. Rainer National Park
The only part of the Rainer National Park I have hiked is the Sunrise side of the park. Some of the best views of the mountain are on this side and there are many trails to choose from to explore.
Fremont Lookout:
Shadow Lake:
First Burroughs Mountain Trail:
Mt. St. Helens
The story goes this beautiful mountain and her surroundings were the pride of Washington until the faithful day in 1980 when she erupted. Thirty five years later the surroundings are starting to come back in a beautiful array of color.
Lakes Trail:
Hummocks Trail:
Ape Caves:
Iron Creek Falls Trail:
Lava Canyon Trail:
Heather Lake
This is a popular lake to hike all year around. In the summer you still can see the snow sheets on the slops. Be warned, the lake is freezing, glacier water freezing!
Rattle Snake Ledge
This is the popular hike to take for those living in the Seattle area. The trail can become crowed on weekends during the warmer months, but if you get there early in the morning, you will not have as many people on the trail.
Mt. Si View
Goose Rock
Goose Rock is a trail very few people know about. This trail head is located in the Deception Pass Bridge parking lot. Most people turn left towards the beach, but if you stay right, the trail climbs to a high spot to see out over the Channel and out to the Salish Sea towards San Juan Islands.
Wallace Falls
I have hiked this trail all seasons. This hike at Wallace Falls State Park in Gold Bar has become a popular trail after becoming tired of Rattle Snake Ledge.
Happy hiking this summer!!
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fantastic photos. As I just posted my story I’ve backpacked in the nearby Pasayten Wilderness but my experience was not as fantastic as yours.
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