Featured Trip Reports

Silver Star Mountain

I hiked the Silver Star Trail on the afternoon of September 6, 2023. Beautiful views of Mount Hood. Mount Saint Helens and Mount Adams were obscured by the clouds, but somewhat visible. I couldn't ...

Ptarmigan Ridge

Ptarmigan Ridge was in great shape for a sunny and smoke-free long weekend. We arrived around 3.00pm Saturday for our overnighter and found a park in one of the overflow lots along the Wild Goose ...

Winchester Mountain

Overnight backpacking and photography trip to Winchester Mountain lookout. In Sat Sept 2, out Sun Sept 3. Road: I parked at Yellow Aster Butte trailhead instead of driving all the way to the Twin ...

Klapatche Park, St. Andrews Park - St. Andrews Lake

I started my morning by riding my bike 10 miles up to Klapatche Point to do some star gazing. Most stars I have seen anywhere in the park! After a half hour of stargazing and catching my ...

Mount Dickerman

Overall, I'd say the trail is in great shape. There are a number of blowdowns (5 or so) on the trail, 2 of which I saw causing people problems. On those troublesome 2, the trail has started to ...

Suiattle River Trail, Image Lake via Miners Ridge, Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section K - Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass

I did an overnight backpacking lollipop route camping at Image Lake. The hike in was from Suiattle River TH to Image Lake via Miners Ridge, logging 16mi (17.5 if you count meandering around the lake ...

Ruth Mountain

With a non ideal weather forecast leading up to this climb, I'm glad we went for it despite possibility of rain and thunderstorms. The day turned out amazing with Kidz Won't Hike, SoaringEagle, and ...

Berkeley Park

Hit the Sunrise parking lot at 5:30am. Lot was about 1/4 full. Very little foot traffic going up to the intersection of Berkely Park, Freemont Lookout, and Burroughs intersection. Mostly people ...

Park Butte

I solo-hiked Park Butte for sunset photos. I arrived at the trailhead at 5:30 p.m. and there were 6 parking spots available close to the trailhead. The elevation gain is a little deceiving with ...

Wallaby Peak

Are you looking for some type two fun? Boy, do I have the trail for you! First and foremost, following the trail is mostly an exercise in futility. Immediately from the leaving the parking area ...

Mount Aix

What a great trail! If you get a chance I highly recommend this hike as the views are amazing. Lots of great posts on this hike but here are some tips: * The road is definitely passable to all ...

Sauk Mountain

Quick facts and stats: Road is snow-free and passable all the way. Trail is mostly snow-free with exception of last 0.3 mi. WTA rates this trail as moderate, I’d say it’s harder end of ...

Mount Townsend

Nothing much to add to other recent trip reports. The trail, recently maintained, is in excellent condition. Steady uphill hiking through pleasant forest before emerging to an open walk up a wide ...

Bean Peak

This was a loop starting at the Beverly Turnpike trailhead, going up Bean Creek to Bean Creek Basin, then up to Bean Peak itself, along the ridge to traverse under Volcanic Neck, then further on the ...

Pete Lake

2 hours one way to lake. Parking lot had space late Saturday afternoon. Still plenty of lake view camping spots available late evening. Go right just before the lake if you want privacy. The ...

Horse Lake Reserve

Though the wild flowers are gone, the trail was still beautiful! Super easy hike with great views of the Cascade Mountains and the Columbia River. Heard a few rattlesnakes along the way (though I ...

Sheep Lake, Naches Peak Loop

We were up at Chinook Pass so I snapped these two shots for trails there. Half the parking lot at Tipsoo Lake was cleared on snow and the lot for Sheep Lake looks good too. Did not see anyone on ...

Sauk Mountain

Lovely day for this hike. The clear skies meant 360 mountain views of the north and central cascades, and it was even clear enough to make out Mt. Rainier and the olympics! Dirt road on the way ...

Grand Park via Lake Eleanor

I thought I would run up to the Northern Loop lookout spot to watch the sunrise. I will break down the hike in sections which should add to NeighbourHiker’s trip report from yesterday. In short, I ...

Ingalls Creek

My friend and I arrived at the trailhead around 9:00. There were only a half-dozen other cars there at the time. We met up with a group today, so the actual hike didn't begin until nearly 10am. By ...

Mount Townsend - Silver Lakes Traverse, Silver Lakes

Trail conditions (May 13th - May 14th) Driving to the Upper Mt Townsend Trailhead is clear. No snow along road - you'll be able to make it in no problem. Just watch for rocks along the side of road ...

Ruby Mountain

Let me tell you, I'm head over heels for the mesmerizing views that Ruby offers - they practically slapped me in the face on this picture-perfect, bluebird day. And hey, a big shoutout to the groups ...

Lewis Butte

The balsamroot is past peak, but still stunning when viewed en masse. The lupine are at peak and they smell amazing. The hills are still green; they'll be brown in summer. Western meadowlarks were ...

Columbia Hills State Park - Crawford Ranch Trail

Bottom Line: Spectacular sunset ramble from The Dalles Mountain Ranch trailhead in Columbia Hills Historical State Park, with profuse balsamroot and lupine, rolling green hills, and distance ...

Chelan Butte

Sooo many flowers blooming, with more to come in the next couple weeks! Areas of profusely blooming lupine and balsamroot, other areas where the bloom has barely started. Also plenty of smaller ...

Mary E. Theler Wetlands Nature Preserve

Quick half hour stroll today at 10AM. Saw a few other folks but not busy.

Chelan Lakeshore Trail

I got on the ferry at Fielding Point (plenty of parking, $7/night) & joined heaps of other backpackers who disembarked at Prince creek heading north. The east side of the lake had high altitude snow ...

Paradise Valley Conservation Area

Blog version ( disclaimers ) Access: Paradise Lake Trailhead ( park info ) Round Trip: 9 miles Elevation Range: 360′-440′ Gear: none Dog-Friendly: yes Route Another open space ...

Silver Falls - Grove of the Patriarchs Snowshoe, Silver Falls Loop, Eastside Trail

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: HWY 123 is snow free from the intersection with HWY 12 to the park boundary, where it is closed to cars. From there it continues to be snow free to at least Stevens Canyon ...

Enchanted Valley via East Fork Quinault River

Returned to the valley with the hope of making it to the once largest known Western Hemlock, 2 miles past the chalet. The road and trailhead were clear of snow. Standing snow during the first 2 miles ...