A Guide to Backpacking in the Goat Rocks Wilderness
Didn’t get the dream permit for the summer? Look no further - Goat Rocks wilderness doesn’t require an advanced backcountry permit, instead you get a self-issued one at the trailhead. This area is known for its sweeping views of Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier. Feeling adventurous? Extend your trip and hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). This is a quintessential hike to do in the Pacific Northwest.
A Guide to Backpacking to Summit Lake
Experience one of Washington’s most iconic hikes for an epic view of Mount Rainier. The road up to the trailhead might be rough so be prepared for a bumpy ride. But once you start your trek up to Summit Lake, give yourself a pet in the back, you made it! Now soak in the views and enjoy a snack.
A Guide to Backpacking to Upper Crystal Lake via Sheep Lake and Sourdough Gap (Mount Rainier)
Located in the Chinook Pass area of Mount Rainier National Park, this hike takes you on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) until you enter the national park boundaries. This is an easy to moderate walk on an exposed trail that takes you through Sheep Lake and Sourdough Gap before concluding at Upper Crystal Lake for the night. Perfect for the last minute backpacking trip you’ve been daydreaming about all year long.
Backpacking to Hole in the Wall
A quick trip to Hole in the Wall in Olympic National Park - a perfect for year-round backpacking. You can extend your trip by hiking along the North Coast or South Coast. The options are endless.
A Guide to Backpacking Thornton Lakes in the North Cascades
One of the North Cascades' most underrated backpacking trips — 11.2 miles to an alpine lake, a rough access road, and how to get a backcountry permit.
A Guide to the Chain Lakes Loop: Mount Baker's Most Rewarding Beginner Backpacking Trip
Mount Baker on one side, Mount Shuksan on the other, alpine lakes in between — and I still haven't gotten tired of this loop after five trips.
One of the most iconic loops in Washington: Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan, and a string of alpine lakes in between. I've hiked it four or five times now and it still doesn't get old.