South Whidbey State Park—Amble among ancient trees above the sound

Pinnacle Lake — Pretty little lake perched on a shoulder of Mount Pilchuck

June 25, 2026 |

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway, near Granite Falls Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 4.2 miles Elevation gain: 1,100 feet Green Trails Maps: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Notes: access road is rough, high clearance vehicles recommended. Access: From Granite Falls follow the…

Sourdough Mountain Lookout–Trail is 5.5 miles long and one mile straight up!

June 18, 2026 |

Quick Facts: Location: North Cascades Highway Land Agency: North Cascades National Park Roundtrip: 11.0 miles Elevation Gain: 5,100 feet Green Trails Maps: Diablo, WA-No. 48 Access: From Marblemount, follow the North Cascades Highway (SR 20) east for 20 miles. Turn left onto Diablo Road and proceed 0.7 mile crossing an iron bridge spanning Stetattle Creek. Bear right reaching the trailhead in…

Mount Townsend– supreme viewing of mountains and sound

June 11, 2026 |

Quick Facts: Location: Buckhorn Wilderness, Olympic National Forest Land Agency: National Forest Service Distance: 8.2 miles roundtrip Elevation Gain: 2980 feet Contact: Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District, Quilcene, Detailed Information: Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula 3rd edition (Mountaineers Books) Notes: NW Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required; trail open to horses; wilderness rules apply…

Icicle Gorge –Cool Hike for a Hot Day

June 4, 2026 |

Quick Facts: Location: Icicle River Valley Land Agency: National Forest Service Distance: 4.2 miles roundtrip Elevation Gain: 350 feet Contact: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Wenatchee River Ranger District, Leavenworth Detailed Information: Day Hiking Central Cascades 2nd edition (Mountaineers Books) Notes: NW Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required; dogs permitted on leash Access: From Leavenworth, follow the…

Tom McCall Point─Legendary Columbia River Gorge Wildflower Display

May 28, 2026 |

Quick Facts: Location: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Land Agency: Oregon Nature Conservancy and Mayer State Roundtrip: 3.2 miles Elevation Gain: 1,000 feet Notes: Dogs prohibited; Trail closed from Nov 1 through Apr 30 to limit tread damage. Practice Leave No Trace Principles Green Trails Map: Columbia River Gorge East No. 432S Contact: Oregon…

Lake Evan and Boardman Lake–Enjoy an easy hike to two family friendly lakes

May 21, 2026 |

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Granite Falls Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 2.0 miles Elevation gain: 300 feet Difficulty: easy (with some rough footing) 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 to the Verlot…

Notch Pass–Hike through history over Quilcene Ridge

May 14, 2026 |

Location: Quilcene Valley, Northeast Olympic Peninsula Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 8.4 miles Elevation gain: 2,800 feet Contact: Hood Canal Ranger District Olympic National Forest Guidebook: Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula 3rd Edition) Notes: Practice Leave No Trace Principles Access: From Quilcene drive US 101 south for 1.5 miles turning right onto Penny Creek Road. After 1.5…

Quarry Loop Trail─Lord Hill Park Trail is a cut above

May 7, 2026 |

Quick Facts: Location: Lord Hill Regional Park Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 2.0 miles Elevation Gain: 250 feet Access: From Monroe, exit SR 522 onto Main Street heading west and immediately coming to a roundabout. Bear right onto Tester Road and proceed 3.0 miles to a T-intersection just after passing under SR 522. Turn left and proceed to Tester…

Grouse Grind

April 30, 2026 |

Quick Facts: Location: North Vancouver, BC Land Agency: Grouse Mountain Regional Park Distance: 1.6 miles (2.5 km) one way Elevation Gain: 2625 feet (800 meters) Contact: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Detailed Information: Urban Trails Vancouver BC (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Dogs prohibited. Trail generally opened May through October (check hours) and subject to closure during inclement…