Silver Falls Loop– Thundering Waterfall at Rainier’s Ohanapecosh

Eagle Creek — Classic Hike overflows with stunning waterfalls

May 12, 2022 |

Quick Facts: Location: Columbia River Gorge near Cascades Locks, Oregon Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 12 miles High Point: 1,100 feet Elevation gain: 1,600 feet Difficulty: moderate Green Trails Maps: Columbia Gorge West no. 428S Contact: Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area Notes: Northwest Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required; Dogs permitted (but not recommended) on leash; steep drop offs and exposure—keep children near.…

Moulton Falls

December 9, 2021 |

Walk along a wild river to an impressive set of rapids Quick Facts: Location: Clark County, WA Land Agency: Clark County Parks Roundtrip: 5.4 miles Elevation Gain: 200 feet Access: From Vancouver head north on I-5 to Exit 11 following SR 502 east for 6.0 miles to Battle Ground. Turn left onto SR 503 and…

Third Beach– First Rate and second to none!

November 11, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Olympic Coast near Forks Land Agency: National Park Service Roundtrip: 2.6 miles Elevation gain: 300 feet Contact: Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center Green Trails Map: Olympic Beaches 99s Notes: Dogs Prohibited Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula 2nd edition (Mountaineers Books) Good to Know: kid-friendly, snow free winter hike; beach walking;…

Eastside Trail (Lower)

May 27, 2021 |

Quiet wanderings through ancient forests and by crashing cascades Quick Facts: Location Mount Rainier National Park Land Agency: United States National Park Service Distance: 9.0 miles one way Elevation Gain: 2200 feet Contact: Mount Rainier National Park Green Trails Map: Mount Rainier National Park 269SX Notes: Dog Prohibited, National Park Entrance Fee or Interagency Pass…

Hamilton Mountain — Breathtaking views from above Beacon Rock

April 29, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Beacon Rock State Park, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 7.5 miles Elevation gain: 2,100 feet Contact: Beacon Rock State Park Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs permitted on leash. Green Trails Map: Columbia River Gorge West No. 428S Recommended Guidebooks: Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge, 100…

Goat Falls –“Kid-friendly” snowshoe trip near Mount Rainier National Park

February 26, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: White River Valley Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 2.5 miles Elevation gain: 500 feet Green Trails Map: Mount Rainier Wonderland no. 269SX Contact: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; Snoqualmie Ranger DistrictNotes: Northwest Forest Pass required at actual trailhead. When snow level is low, parking may be a challenge. Do not block…

Cora Lake– Emerald lake cradled beneath craggy High Rock

July 10, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Nisqually River Valley Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 1.4 miles Elevation Gain: 400 feet Contact: Gifford Pinchot National Forest Green Trails Map: Randle, WA no. 301 Notes: no pass needed; creek crossing might be challenging early in the season; trail is open to mountain and motor bikes Access: From Elbe, follow SR 706 east…

Trail of Ten Falls–Hike through a canyon of thundering cascades!

February 5, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Silver Falls State Park near Silverton, Oregon Land Agency: Oregon State Parks Distance: 7.2 miles Elevation Gain: 600 feet Contact: Silver Falls State Park Notes: Dogs prohibited; $5.00 per vehicle entrance fee Access: From Salem, Oregon follow SR 22 east from I-5 for 5 miles to Exit 7. Then follow SR 214…

Melakwa Lake–The buzz is out on this great Snoqualmie Pass hike

July 10, 2019 |

Location: Snoqualmie Pass region Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 9.0 miles High Point: 4,600 feet Elevation gain: 2,400 feet Difficulty: difficult Green Trails Map: Snoqualmie Pass Gateway, WA- No 207S Contact: North Bend Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest Notes: NW Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required; dogs must be on a…