I (Max) fell in love with Washington’s lofty glaciated peaks, dense coniferous forests, and rugged shorelines from a young age.
I’ll never forget hiking through the impossibly green Hoh Rainforest to the terminus of the Blue Glacier on Mount Olympus.
Or the time I saw Mount Rainier up close and personal from Camp Muir.
The state is full of hikes that will make your heart flutter and we wrote these guides to help you find the best ones.
Overview I have never been able to get a straight answer on where Lake 22 got its name. It is a strange and mysteriously…
Overview The Park Butte Trail takes you to a historic fire lookout built in 1932, on top of a knoll with 360° panoramic views.…
Overview Blanca Lake is one of the most picturesque alpine lakes in Washington. Its waters are often described as "teal", "turquoise", or "vibrant blue,"…
Hidden Lake Lookout is one of our favorite overnight backpacking trips! The trail is a steep son of a gun, but 360-degree panoramic views…
Overview This hike takes you uphill through a forest on the flanks of Mount Baker to Coleman Glacier Lookout. The lookout sits atop Heliotrope…
Overview This hike takes you along a wheelchair accessible, paved path to Rainy Lake in North Cascades National Park. The asphalt trail goes through…
Overview Heybrook Lookout is a fire lookout in Washington State, first constructed in 1925. Over the years, it has seen continual maintenance and improvements.…
Overview Near the Bavarian town of Leavenworth (but hidden from sight), The Enchantments loom. This ethereal landscape of lakes, basins, and rugged peaks…
Overview High up in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, there is a shimmering blue lake surrounded by soaring, snow-covered peaks. The experience of hiking…
Overview Sahale Glacier Camp is a high-altitude backcountry camp that sits below the Sahale Glacier in North Cascades National Park. Because of its…
