Loomis, Washington
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Oroville, Washington
Hike the Similkameen Trail
2.09.7 mi / 35 ft gainThe Similkameen Trail is a short section of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail(PNT) as it heads west from the the town of Oroville, WA following an old railroad grade in the heart of the Okanagan.From the trailhead in town you'll head west for 1.5 miles before coming to an alternate trai...Read more -
Loomis, Washington
Backpack the Pasayten Wilderness via Horseshoe Basin
5.020 mi / 3500 ft gainPlease consult with the Forest Service for current road and trail conditions, especially of your are planning a trip on the fringes of the season, i.e. early spring and late fall, as conditions may change without notice and this trail is a long ways from anywhere. When planning a trip to Horsesho...Read more -
Loomis, Washington
Backpack the Pasayten Wilderness via Iron Gate Trailhead
24 miWe started our adventure at the Iron Gate Trailhead. The trail to begin with was pretty flat for about a mile and then begins to ascend higher and higher making for a bit of a workout. You walk through forests with hints of aspen trees and wildflowers, after that it changes to walking through a v...Read more -
Okanogan County, Washington
Cathedral Lakes and Amphitheater Mountain
5.037.4 mi / 6493 ft gainLocated in the Pasayten Wilderness and surrounded by Amphitheater Mountain and Cathedral Peak, Cathedral Lakes are a great destination for a multi-day backpacking trip. The shortest route to get Cathedral Lakes (not coming from Canada) is roughly 19 miles. This may be a bit of a "slog" but is def...Read more -
Osoyoos, British Columbia
Spotted Lake Viewpoint
5.00.32 mi / 36 ft gainThe Okanagan Highlands is home to a myriad of unique natural phenomena but nothing quite as otherworldly as Spotted Lake.Known to the Syilx People as Khiluk, or the "grandfather of lakes", it is a sacred place for healing and is said to contain 365 coloured spots, one for each day of the year. S...Read more -
Winthrop, Washington
Pipestone Canyon Rim Trail Loop
8.77 mi / 1437 ft gainThe Methow Valley in north-central Washington is magical for myriad reasons—the dry powder and bluebird days of winter, the hot high-desert days of summer, stunning views of the North Cascades Mountains to the west; the list goes on and on. Adding to its mystique is the little-known Pipestone Ca...Read more -
Okanogan County, Washington
Hike to the Goat Peak Lookout
3.55 mi / 1400 ft gainWith fall coming quickly, that means larch fever. Views of the North Cascades, Methow Valley, and fall colors all at 7000 feet, doing the short hike of just over 2 miles up to the Goat Peak Lookout will not disappoint.The hike begins in a beautiful forest you'd expect too see at 5500 feet. The al...Read more -
Twisp, Washington
Patterson Mountain Loop
3.53 mi / 1112 ft gainThe Patterson Mountain loop is the perfect way for a beginner to intermediate hiker to get acquainted with the arid eastern slope of the North Cascades. This 3.7-mile lollipop with about 1100 feet of elevation gain showcases the open country of the high desert, blanketed with wildflowers in the s...Read more -
Winthrop, Washington
Hike to the Tawlks Foster Suspension Bridge
2 mi / 70 ft gainThe pin above is a small gravel parking lot which is clearly marked as "Trail Head" from the road. Once you park you are within eye shot of an information station and the trail is marked as "Suspension Bridge Access." Walk past this sign and continue on the well-groomed trail eastward for just sh...Read more -
Okanogan County, Washington
Mult-Pitch Climbing in the Methow Valley
It's 2.7 miles from the store. Park on the left side of the road, cross the street and follow the cairned trail straight up the hillside.Tucked up in the Methow (the h is silent) Valley east of the North Cascades in Washington lies the beautiful and outdoorsy tiny little town of Mazama. Known for...Read more -
Twisp, Washington
Backpack to West Oval Lake
14 mi / 4100 ft gainThe trail to West Oval Lake begins at the Eagle Creek Trailhead, outside of Twisp, Washington. Follow the Eagle Creek trail for 1.9 miles until the trail splits. Take the left fork for Oval Creek and Oval Lakes. The trail continues winding through thick forest for approximately 4 more miles befor...Read more -
Okanogan County, Washington
Hike Tatie Peak and Grasshopper Pass
11 mi / 1800 ft gainDirection are from Mazama, WA. From Mazama drive west on the Lost River Road for approximately 19 miles to Hart's Pass. Note that the pavement ends around 7 miles from Mazama and the road becomes FS RD 54. The drive up to Hart's Pass is fairly exposed in one spot and has unnerved several of my ...Read more -
Winthrop, Washington
Hike Abernathy Peak
9 mi / 5100 ft gainAbernathy Peak is one of the shortest and easiest peak on the Bulger List, as it's just a walk-up covering around 9 miles and 5100 feet in gain. The trail to starts at the Twisp River Trail, but a few paces after the trailhead, the trail splits and you head left for Scatter Lake. The next 3.5 mi...Read more