A simple guide to the Marymere Falls Trail at Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park: an easy 1.8-mile walk through old-growth forest to a 90-foot waterfall, with parking, directions, what to expect, the best time to go and nearby hikes.
A simple guide to the Lake 22 (Lake Twentytwo) Trail on the Mountain Loop Highway: 5.4 miles and 1,350 feet of gain through old-growth forest to an alpine lake under Mount Pilchuck, plus parking, the Northwest Forest Pass, winter avalanche danger and the best time to go.
Plan the Sol Duc Falls Trail in Olympic National Park, Washington: 1.6-mile round trip, parking, fees, the footbridge view, old-growth forest, salmon at Salmon Cascades, Sol Duc Hot Springs, nearby hikes and seasonal road access.
Plan the Mount Si Trail near North Bend and Seattle: 8 miles round trip, 3,150 feet of climbing, Discover Pass parking, directions, Snag Flats, the summit viewpoints and Haystack scramble, weather, snow, bears, dogs and kids.
Plan the Rattlesnake Ledge Trail near North Bend and Seattle: 4 miles round trip, 1,160 feet of climbing, free parking, directions, the Middle and Upper Ledges, weather, cliff safety, dogs, kids and the best time to go.
Plan the Hoh River Trail in Olympic National Park: rainforest day hikes to Mineral Creek Falls and Five Mile Island, backpacking to Glacier Meadows and Blue Glacier, campsites, permits, the ladder, and current conditions.
Plan the Colchuck Lake Trail near Leavenworth, WA: 8-mile distance, 2,300 ft climb, the boulder field, day-use and Enchantments permits, parking, road access, best season and safety tips.
Everything you need to hike the Heather–Maple Pass Loop in Washington’s North Cascades: distance, difficulty, best direction, Lake Ann, larch season, parking, weather and nearby hikes.
The Cascade Pass hike climbs 1,700 feet in 3.7 miles to one of the best views in North Cascades National Park. Here’s the difficulty, the views, Sahale Arm, Cascade River Road, the best time to go and what to bring.
How hard is Mount Storm King? The steep climb, the unmaintained rope section, where to turn around, distance, elevation gain, parking, best time to go and easier options at Lake Crescent.