2016 September

Grand Ridge─Horizon-spanning views from the loftiest trail in the Olympics

September 29, 2016 By Craig Romano Leave a Comment

Quick Facts: Location: Deer Park-Obstruction Point, Olympic National Park Land Agency: National Park Service Roundtrip: 15.4 miles. To Maiden Peak: 7.0 miles Elevation Gain: 3,400 feet. To Maiden Peak: 1,600 feet Green Trails Map: Olympics Mountain East 168S Contact: Olympic National Park Notes: Park entry fee; Pavement on Deer Park Road ends at National Park Boundary […]

Filed Under: Archive, Featured, Hike of the Week, Olympic Peninsula, Wildflowers Tagged With: 100 Classic Hikes Washington, Day hiking Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Park

Eight Mile Creek–Enjoy elegant cedars and polished granite outcroppings on the way to Squire Creek Pass

September 20, 2016 By Craig Romano Leave a Comment

Location: Boulder River Wilderness, Mountain Loop Highway Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 6.0 miles High Point: 4,075 feet Elevation gain: 2,300 feet Difficulty: difficult Green Trails Maps: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest Access: From Darrington, follow the Mountain Loop Highway for 2.8 miles turning right onto […]

Filed Under: Archive, Featured, Hike of the Week, North Cascades, Snohomish County Tagged With: Boulder River Wilderness, Day Hiking North, Day hiking North Cascades, Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, Mountain Loop Highway, old-growth, Snohomish County

Flapjack Lakes — Served with a healthy dose of scenery

September 14, 2016 By Craig Romano Leave a Comment

Quick Facts: Location: Staircase, Olympic National Park Land Agency: National Park Service Roundtrip: 15.4 miles Elevation gain: 3,050 feet Contact: Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center (360) 565-3100 Green Trails Map: Olympic Mountains East 168S Notes: Dogs prohibited; National Park entry fee; Backcountry camping permit required for overnight trips; Practice Leave No Trace Principles Access: […]

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Perry Creek─Old growth, a cascade, sublime views to rugged peaks

September 8, 2016 By Craig Romano Leave a Comment

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 10.4 miles Elevation Gain: 3.400 feet Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Access: From Granite Falls follow the Mountain Loop Highway east for 27 miles to trailhead. Good to know: dog-friendly, exceptional old-growth, Practice LNT principles […]