Greenwater, Washington
Top Spots in and near Greenwater
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Carbonado, Washington
Hike the Upper Foothills Trail along the Carbon River
10 mi / 30 ft gainThe upper Foothills Trail from the Fairfax Bridge to Manley Moore can be hiked starting from either end as an "out and back" hike or a "point to point" by shuttling with two vehicles. Starting from the upper end of the trail you begin by walking under the Kolisch Rd. Bridge, which has the Manley...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Sport Climbing at Exit 38, Deception Crags Area
4.0Sport Climbing at Exit 38, the Deception Crags Area, is an amazing area to climb within 1/2 hour drive of downtown Seattle. It is an amazing resource for climbers living in Seattle, as during the spring, summer, and fall, it can be reached quickly afterwork, with minimal traffic.There are 5 disti...Read more -
Enumclaw, Washington
Explore Tipsoo Lake
4.0Tipsoo Lake provides a great spot for capturing a sunset at Mount Rainier. There are two lakes at Tipsoo, with Upper Tipsoo Lake providing a better view of the Mountain. To access Upper Tipsoo Lake, drive past the main parking lot for Tipsoo Lake and park at the pullout around the bend on the sam...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Snowshoe to Franklin Falls
5.06 mi / 400 ft gainDepending on the road conditions and where you parked, the hike will be somewhere between 5-6 miles roundtrip. I always advise checking the weather and Washington Trail Association trip reports for the latest information. If conditions are ideal, grab your snowshoes and head to the mountains! Yo...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Franklin Falls via Wagon Road Trail
4.42.07 mi / 331 ft gainThis is an easy 2 mile roundtrip hike that leads to beautiful Franklin Falls. The trail is very well maintained and is easy for even young hikers to travel. The trail goes through the forest and along a gorge as you gain 400 feet in elevation to the falls. There are a few places you can scramble...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Hike Mount Washington
4.32.89 mi / 3058 ft gainYou start out at an elevation of about 1200 feet and you gradually make your way up to the top at 4450 feet. You are hiking through forest land the whole time with peaks of a beautiful view to the north every so often. Along the way there are many rock walls which you can climb at, however on our...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Melakwa Lakes via Denny Creek Trail
4.68.84 mi / 2615 ft gainThis hike has it all: old-growth forests, rivers, waterfalls, alpine lakes, views, peaks, and so on. The hike starts from near Denny Creek Campground in between the separate I-90 viaducts. Almost immediately, you will cross over a walk bridge over Denny Creek's waterfalls, and then eventually und...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Kaleetan Peak
9 mi / 2200 ft gainInitial note: because this is an alpine scramble, do your research before tackling this adventure, including learning the correct route and the current conditions (such as any early- or late-season snow). From the Denny Creek Trailhead, take the Denny Creek trail just over 4 miles to Melakwa Lak...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Kaleetan Lake via Denny Creek Trail
If you want to visit multiple lakes, get a view of or tackle a peak at Kaleetan, Chair, and Bryant, campgrounds for overnight or weekend adventures, fish in the lakes, explore off the trail and natural waterslides and picnic area waterfalls, this is for you. Denny Creek Trail offers it all! Afte...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Snowshoe Kendall Peak Lakes
9 mi / 2000 ft gainThis hike starts at the Gold Creek sno-park. You need the sno-park and discover pass for this. Park on the side of the road and start hiking up from there. Hike road up and up and up! It's very compact snow (at the moment, that will change fast with new snow coming in). We ended up leaving our sn...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Rattlesnake Lake
5.0Being only a 10 minute drive off the 90, this Lake is often overlooked by the popular Rattlesnake Ledge hike right above. Take exit 32 from the 90E onto 436th SE Ave and continue onto Cedar Falls Rd SE and continue for about 3 miles. At this point, a parking lot will be on your right that is both...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Rattlesnake Ledge
3.95.46 mi / 2096 ft gainRATTLESNAKE LEDGE TRAIL:The hike to Rattlesnake Ledge begins at the trailhead next to the parking lot at Rattlesnake Lake. From here, you can look up and see the Ledge and rock face that you'll be hiking up toward. The trail begins covered under the forest, which can protect from the elements (su...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Snowy Hike to Rattlesnake Ledge
4.54 mi / 1160 ft gainThe trail to Rattlesnake Ledge is one of the busiest in Washington. Usually, a Saturday or Sunday is a no go for a lot of avid hikers due to the crowds. Adding a little snow and cold diminishes the crowds nicely. While it is no secret, this hike is popular for a reason. The 2 miles it takes t...Read more -
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Hike Gold Creek Pond
5.01 miThe quintessential family friendly hike, Gold Creek Pond is a simple yet spectacular hike next to Snoqualmie Pass. Easily accessible from the top of the pass (4.5 miles, 12 minute drive), the Gold Creek Pond hike is a simple addition to any itinerary if you're in the area. From Hwy 90, take exit...Read more -
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Snowshoe Gold Creek Pond
4 mi / 400 ft gainSince the parking lot is not plowed in the winter you have to park along the main road next to the drive way toward the hike. Once to the trial head it is smooth sailing the rest of the hike. When I went the snow was compacted so snowshoes were not necessary but they are very helpful. Once to the...Read more -
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Hike-In and Camp at Alaska Lake
Driving Directions: From Seattle drive east on I-90 to exit 54 (signed "Hyak"). Turn left (north) under the freeway and right on the frontage road marked "Gold Creek." After about 0.5 mile turn left (north) on Gold Creek Road (Forest Road 4832), and in another 0.5 mile reach a junction. To the le...Read more