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

Ponytail Falls Loop

December 5, 2024 |

Behind the scenes beauty! Quick Facts: Location: Columbia River Gorge Oregon Distance: 2.7 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 450 feet Contact: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Maps: Green Trails Columbia River Gorge–West No. 428S Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs allowed on-leash. Trailhead directions: From Portland or Hood River,…

Wallace Falls –A classic series of falls and classic hike, fun for all

November 2, 2023 |

Quick Facts: Location: Skykomish River Valley Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 5.6 miles Elevation gain: 1,200 feet Green Trails Map: Alpine Lakes West Stevens Pass 176S Contact: Wallace Falls State Park Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs must be leashed Access: From Everett follow US 2 for 28 miles east to Gold Bar. Just before…

Twin Falls Lake–Hike to a secluded lake between two waterfalls

October 19, 2023 |

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Granite Falls Land Agency: Washington Department of Natural Resources Roundtrip: 8.8 miles Elevation gain: 1,200 feet Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop HIghway 111SX Contact: Northwest Region Ranger District WA DNR (360) 856-3500 Notes: Discover Pass required; trail beyond Ashland Lakes sees little maintenance, is extremely difficult and not…

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…

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…