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Explore the Green River Gorge
33317 Southeast Green River Gorge Road, Washington
3.5
The Franklin Ghost Town trailhead is just a large muddy lot, surrounded by no trespassing signs. When you pull in you will see signs for a $5 day use fee, just fill out the form and drop it in the box. There are two trails that leave the lot, one heads down to the river and is probably a mile round trip. There is lots to explore down there and the views of the river are amazing. In the summer i...
Hike Franklin Ghost Town
Black Diamond, Washington
Visited here in August and the water was possibly the coldest I've ever swam in. A great half-day trip as the hikes are easy and the spots are quick to get to. The falls are located just to side of the road with a couple of different places to park. There's a $5 or $10 entrance/parking fee. A great spot to hangout and swim. There's a few cliffs to jump from at your own risk and a rope swing. Th...
Stinger, Route 66 and Lower Beaver Tracks
Maple Valley, Washington
1.4 mi
/ 151 ft gain
Stinger, Route 66 and Lower Beaver Tracks is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Maple Valley, Washington.
Stinger, Once Upon a Time and Rabbit Role
Maple Valley, Washington
2.11 mi
/ 157 ft gain
Stinger, Once Upon a Time and Rabbit Role is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Ravensdale, Washington.
Whitewater Raft the Green River Gorge
Ravensdale, Washington
5.0
The Green River Gorge is one of the best whitewater options within an hour of the Seattle area. This beautiful scenic rocky gorge offers 14 miles of class III-IV whitewater and lots of great play spots for rafters and kayakers. This section of river is often boated in the late fall, winter, and spring months but is typically too low in the summer. Both private boaters and commercial outfitters ...
Mount Rainier Overlook via River and Katie's Trail
Auburn, Washington
2.04 mi
/ 56 ft gain
Mount Rainier Overlook via River and Katie's Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Auburn, Washington.
Elk Ridge and Carey Creek
Maple Valley, Washington
4.87 mi
/ 741 ft gain
Elk Ridge and Carey Creek is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Maple Valley, Washington.
Tiger Mountain Trail: Through Hike
Issaquah, Washington
14.93 mi
/ 3606 ft gain
Tiger Mountain Trail: Through Hike is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Issaquah, Washington.
Pinnacle Peak Full Loop
Enumclaw, Washington
4.14 mi
/ 2306 ft gain
Pinnacle Peak Full Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Enumclaw, Washington.
Places to stay
North Bend, Washington
Tinkham Campground
Overview
Tinkham Campground is located along the South Fork Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It offers some of t...
Cascade Rose Alpaca Farm Stay
Enjoy a unique and relaxing stay on a real working alpaca farm! Cascade Rose Alpacas Farm Stay campsite is located just one hour east of...
From $100 / night
Enumclaw, Washington
The Dalles Campground
Overview
Situated on the banks of the White River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Dalles Campground offers visitors stunning sce...
North Bend, Washington
Middle Fork Campground
Overview
This campground is located along the Middle Fork of the scenic Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.Beneath ...
North Bend, Washington
Denny Creek Campground
Overview
Situated near the south fork of the Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Denny Creek Campground offers visi...
Enumclaw, Washington
Silver Springs Campground
Overview
Silver Springs Campground is situated on the banks of the scenic White River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, just outsi...
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