Our summit bid of Mount Rainier was called off after an avalanche, but the experience taught me the importance of mitigating risk and in acceptance.

Mailbox Peak is a quintessential Washington hike, though it is far from easy. With an elevation gain of 4000 feet, this strenuous trail is as challenging as it is rewarding.

Mount Townsend is a panoramic hike on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula that is good for intermediate hikers. Use this guide to plan your hike via the Little Quilcene River trail.

Annette Lake is a moderate hike near Seattle, Washington that is good for beginner and intermediate hikers. Learn more about what to expect when planning a trip here, especially during winter and preparing for snow.

The unparalleled views at Artist Point make it one of the best snowshoeing spots in the state. Learn more about this delightful hike and use this guide to plan your next winter adventure in Washington.

At just an hour drive from Seattle and offering gentle terrain, Talapus and Ollalie Lakes are a fantastic day hike for beginners and seasoned hikers alike.

From day trips to backpacking routes, here are the seven must-do hiking trails in Washington State, as told by a local. This helpful guides offers practical information for planning your trip and what to expect on trail.

For 2020, I have a goal to hike a total of 200 miles and this post highlights my progress thus far. If you’re in the area, perhaps you’ll be inspired to try out one of these hikes, too!

Located high in northern Washington state, North Cascades National Park offers a solitary, yet spectacular experience. Delivering phenomenal alpine landscapes at every turn, it is arguably the most underrated national park.

Not many backpacking locations can effortlessly pull off an ocean coastline, dense rainforest, glaciated mountains, and rushing rivers all in one neat little natural package, yet the Olympic Peninsula does so with ease.

Less than an hour outside of Seattle, Rattlesnake Ledge is an excellent hike that offers spectacular views. It’s short but tough!