Lakewood, Washington
Looking for the best photography in Lakewood? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Lakewood. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Photography Spots in and near Lakewood
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Seattle, Washington
Discovery Park Beach
4.32.39 mi / 535 ft gainDiscovery Park and its beach area great for walking, running, photography, and taking in a sunset. If you want to put your feet in the sand, head down to the western most part of the park. This beach is a sand beach with an iconic lighthouse at the end. Dirftwood also washes up on the beach provi...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Tolmie Peak's Fire Lookout
4.45.73 mi / 1250 ft gainMount Rainier is spectacular to look at, but sometimes the best views aren't from on its slopes, but just a little ways away. Tucked in the seldom-visited northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park, the Tolmie Peak fire lookout frames the mountain's rugged slopes with a pristine alpine lake ...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Mowich Lake
5.01.56 mi / 92 ft gainNo need to for an entire day hike to enjoy wonderful reflections, crystal clear water, and beautiful scenery a few hundred feet from the parking lot! Park at the Mowich Lake Campground parking lot and follow signs for the Wonderland trail. You will begin your hike on the south side of the lake ...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Hike to Spray Park
5.07 miThe trailhead to Spray Park begins at the Mowich Lake Campground (4,929 ft). You'll begin descending quickly for the first 0.1 miles until you reach the Wonderland Trail junction. Head left and make your way up a steady climb for the next 1.7 miles. The first stop you'll come across is Eagle Clif...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Hike to Eunice Lake in Mt. Rainier NP
6.5 miStarting out from the beautiful Mowich Lake (4,929 ft), this hike takes you through some of Mt. Rainier Nation Park's best scenery. Thanks to the 13 miles of dirt roads it takes to even get to the trailhead, this hike is also rarely crowded. At 6.5 miles roundtrip to Eunice Lake, this is a grea...Read more -
Seabeck, Washington
Hike to Guillemont Cove Stump House
4.52.5 miHave you ever been inside a stump house? This is your chance! Just outside of Seabeck, Washington lies a hobbit stump house tucked into a mossy forest on the shores of Guillemont Cove. Drive to Seabeck, turn right onto Miami Beach Road, bear left onto Stavis Bay road and continue for 4.5 miles...Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Snowshoe or Ski to Mt. Tahoma High Hut
5.04.5 mi / 2400 ft gainMake the 3.2 - 4.5 mile hike up groomed trails to the Mt Tahoma High Hut (4750 feet) for the perfect winter getaway. Spend the day outside sledding, skiing, snowshoeing and playing in the snow with a spectacular view of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, and Mount St. Helens. Afterwards go inside and en...Read more -
Issaquah, Washington
Grand Ridge Trail
4.07.51 mi / 1125 ft gainThe trail system in the 1,300 acre Grand Ridge Park can currently can be accessed from two lots: High Point and Central Park, with a new lot at Duthie Hill still under construction. To get to the High Point lot take exit 20 off of I-90 (coming from Seattle), take a left and pass under the freewa...Read more -
Issaquah, Washington
Spend a Night at TreeHouse Point
4.8This is one of the most magical and romantic places on the planet to get a good night's rest. You'll find that words will escape you when it comes to describing how this place makes you feel. With the Raging River as a backdrop, the powerful white noise will put you into one of the deepest sleeps...Read more -
Mason County, Washington
High Steel Bridge
4.5Located about 20 minutes outside of Shelton, Washington on US Forest Service Road NF-2340. To get there, head North on Highway 101 and exit onto W Skokomish Valley Rd. about 12 miles (or 20 minutes) after passing Shelton. W Skokomish Valley Road will take you through a beautiful area of farml...Read more -
Snoqualmie, Washington
Rattlesnake Mountain Trail
4.010.54 mi / 2664 ft gainThe Rattlesnake Mountain Trail is often associated with Rattlesnake Ledge, one of the busiest hiking destinations around. But most people don't know that you can continue on from Rattlesnake Ledge another 10 miles to Snoqualmie Point Park. Using the Snoqualmie Point Trailhead, this hike is a wo...Read more -
Fall City, Washington
Ride to the Snoqualmie Railroad Trestle
2.3The best way to get the old railroad trestle is by using the Preston-Snoqualmie trail. There is a parking lot for the trail located just across from SE 56th Place, Fall City, Washington, 98024. After parking, hop on your bike and pedal east on the Preston-Snoqualmie trail for about 2 miles.The tr...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 -
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 -
Eatonville, Washington
Hike to Gobbler's Knob
4.05 mi / 1500 ft gainEntering the Park from the Southwest Entrance, bear left when you approach the forking Westside Rd. This road has been closed a few miles in due to massive rockfall. When you reach the road closure, just park along the side of the road. In Spring and Summer, you should be able to see plenty of ot...Read more -
Hoodsport, Washington
Climb Mt. Washington
3.5Follow the driving directions, pass the upper Mt Eleanor parking area and continue until the road dead-ends due to a landslide. Try to leave room for cars to turn around when you park.Follow the trail which starts just near the lake boulder near the parking area. The trail through the lower slope...Read more