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Top Adventures in Washington
Backpack to Spade and Venus Lakes
5.0
28 mi
/ 2300 ft gain
Nestled in a high rocky cirque near the upper reaches of Mt Daniel, Spade and Venus Lakes are two of the most remote lakes in the Alpine Lake Wilderness. But to experience this level of pure isolation, you'll need to earn it; the shortest hike in to the lakes is 14 miles, the majority of which is on flat, mind-numbingly repetitive trail which seems to go on for hours (it does).
The trail star...
Hike to Panorama Point
4.6
5.4 mi
/ 1700 ft gain
This 5.4 mile loop hike begins at the Paradise Visitors Center in Mount Rainier National Park. You just follow the skyline trail that begins from the steps with the John Muir quote on them. The hike goes up 1700 feet to its highest point at 7100 feet. From this high up you have some amazing views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding land. The view from Panorama point is well worth the effort it t...
Hike to Goldmyer Hot Springs
3.5
4.5 mi
Goldmyer Hot Springs is a beautiful little gem nestled within the wilderness of the stunning Cascade Mountains. This hot springs complex is situated on the old remains of a mining town, and delivers steadily flowing water to a set of tiered pools along the mountainside. The “cave” pool at the top hovers around 110 degrees, but as the water cascades down into the lower pools, it cools down to a ...
Hike to Olympic Hot Springs
3.7
4.4 mi
/ 260 ft gain
A local favorite, this moderate day hike winds its way uphill from the Appleton Pass trailhead through old growth stands of fir, hemlock and cedar for 2.2 miles to a cluster of hot springs interspersed among the trees.Located in the Olympic National Park, the trailhead lies at the end of Olympic Hot Springs Road, several miles above the old Glines Canyon Dam (now removed).The hike itself consis...
Hike to Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls
4.8
8 mi
/ 2200 ft gain
Consider this a must-do if you are in Seattle and feel like knocking out two amazing hikes AND getting to see a hidden lake all along US 2.
The trail starts out on an old road with the typical amazing forest surrounding you. After roughly 2miles the road will end and you can go right (signage is easy to see) to Bridal Veil Falls or you can keep going and go straight to Lake Serene. This is wher...
Hike to Rattlesnake Ledge
3.9
4 mi
/ 1160 ft gain
If you’re looking for a fairly easy hike with a great view at the top, the hike to Rattlesnake Ledge is just for you. The Ledge is located on the eastern end of Rattlesnake Ridge, and is the perfect spot to enjoy panoramic views of Rattlesnake Lake, the Cascades, Mt. Si, and Snoqualmie Pass.
But it’s not just the summit that’s wonderful - you’ll spend the entirety of your gradual 1.9-mile ascen...
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Cook, Washington
Moss Creek Campground
Overview
Located in the southeast corner of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and close to Columbia River Gorge, Moss Creek Campground ...
Cook, Washington
Peterson Prairie Campground
Overview
Peterson Prairie Campground offers shaded and secluded campsites nestled in a forest of large pine, spruce and fir trees. The ca...
Port Angeles, Washington
Log Cabin Resort
The resort is also home to a great restaurant, should you get hungry, a general store (beer, wine, sandwiches, ice cream, candy, seasonal...
From $148/night
Naches, Washington
Bumping Lake Campground
Overview
Bumping Lake Campground sits just off the forested shore of Bumping Lake in the Cascade Mountains east of Mount Rainier National...
Granite Falls, Washington
Tulalip Group Camp
Overview
Situated a short distance from the banks of the Stillaguamish River and in close proximity to several wilderness areas, Tulalip ...
Carson, Washington
Panther Creek Campground
Overview
The Campground sits along Panther Creek at the intersection of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Driving on FR65, 4.7 miles upstream fr...
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