Greenwater, Washington
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near Greenwater
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Leavenworth, Washington
Snowshoe to Colchuck Lake
3.316 mi / 3000 ft gainFrom Leavenworth, head south on Icicle Creek rd for 8.2 miles until you reach USFS rd 7601. This road isn't plowed and is blocked by a locked gate about one quarter mile from where it intersects with Icicle Creek Road (usually from November to May), so parking at the intersection is probably your...Read more -
Skykomish, Washington
Pacific Crest Trail's Section J: Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass
70.27 mi / 14911 ft gainThis is the Section J hike of the Pacific Crest Trail between Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass. It is about a 70 mile hike, and I started near Stevens Pass heading South. The PCT starts at the Stevens Pass Ski Resort off of Highway 2. The trail starts out under chairlifts and through ski runs – I chos...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Backpack to Lake Caroline in the Enchantments
5.75 mi / 3100 ft gainFrom Leavenworth, WA head down Icicle Creek road and head to the Eightmile Lake Trailhead.The backpack starts at roughly 3270 feet of elevation and the highest point of the hike is 6300 feet. To start you will hike through a very beautiful and forested area for a while before getting into a burn ...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Eightmile Lake
4.06.76 mi / 1496 ft gainBeginning at the trailhead, fill out a self-issued permit allowing you to stay overnight. Start your trek heading upwards at an elevation of 3300 feet. As you become adapted to the trail, you will start to realize it is maintained and well groomed. In addition, The 1300 feet of elevation gained t...Read more -
Yakima, Washington
Surprise Lake via South Fork Tieton Trail
13 mi / 1549 ft gainGetting There Take Road 1000 to start your hike at Conrad Meadows, which is also where you will park your car, be sure to leave your Northwest Forest Pass properly displayed on the dash of your car before you leave. Surprise Lake trailhead is one of the very few trailheads that starts out on th...Read more -
Randle, Washington
Goat Lake-Jordan Basin Loop
5.012.58 mi / 2703 ft gainThis is one of my favorite hikes for Washington State. Aside from the massive volcanoes hanging out down here, the southern region of the cascades is much more tame compared to areas further north. As I mentioned in my Old Snowy report, a jaw dropping side trip from the loop trail, the Goat Rocks...Read more -
Randle, Washington
Summit Old Snowy Mountain
5.017 mi / 3800 ft gainThe hike begins just outside of Packwood, Wa at the Berry Patch Trailhead Trail #96, sitting pretty at about 4200ft. The Goat Lake/Jordan Basin loop trail starts here, leading to Old Snowy. The magical Goat Rocks Wilderness area is just southeast of Mt. Rainier. It also lies right in the crosshai...Read more -
Skykomish, Washington
Hike to Josephine Lake
10.4 mi / 2100 ft gainStarting in the parking lot at Steven's Pass Ski Resort (roughly 4,062 feet in elevation; I recommend parking in E lot), start by walking between the two main lodges towards the ski lifts. You'll see a trail on the northwest-facing slope that switches back across the mountain - this is the PCT. O...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Skyline Lake Trail
4.52.41 mi / 1020 ft gainThis 2.5 mile roundtrip hike with a little over 1,000 feet of elevation gain is a great winter trip for beginners. The trail is typically well-worn, making it easy to stay on target even in some of the most difficult conditions. If you have route finding and off trail skills, you can venture ou...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Evergreen Mountain Lookout
4.52.88 mi / 1522 ft gainThis is a relatively short hike, at only 2.6 miles round trip, that takes you up to the nearly 5600 foot summit. The hike may be short but it is extremely steep, gaining 1300ft in the 1.3 miles to the summit, so be prepared for a good leg workout. On the way to the top you will walk through field...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Backpack to Ingalls Creek
3.011 mi / 1450 ft gainAs attempting to find a good overnight spot, I stumbled upon the mostly overlooked Ingalls Creek trail. Seemingly easy to get to, this seemed like a solid option for Spring camping. When we arrived, there were about four other cars in the parking lot, and my guess is that was about how many cars ...Read more