Trip Report Roundup: Hike-a-Thon Adventures All Across the State!

Posted by leina at Aug 30, 2023 01:30 PM | Permalink

Throughout the month of August, Hike-a-Thon participants enjoyed adventures on trail. Here are some of our favorite trip reports from across the state.

WTA’s 20th annual community fundraiser, Hike-a-Thon, wraps up tomorrow. For the whole month of August, Hike-a-Thoners supported the trails they love by hiking. We invited Hike-a-Thoners to submit trip reports to share their adventures during the month and here are some of the trails they explored!

Abernathy Peak, Scatter Lake - Methow/Sawtooth

Wildflowers decorate the foreground of this photo with Scatter Lake in the background. Photo by grinder.
A serene, sunny day at Scatter Lake. Photo by grinder.

Hike-a-Thoner Grinder combined Abernathy Peak and Scatter Lake for a fun day in the Methow area. They noted that you can’t see the summit of Abernathy Peak from the lake, but that you’ll get there following the trail to the opposite side of the lake.

Woodard Bay Conservation Area - Olympia

A little red huckleberry is a dot of bright color among the verdant branches.
Woodard Bay Conservation Area is rich with birds, flowers and vegetation. Photo by SlowGo.

Hike-a-Thoner SlowGo explored the Woodard Bay Conservation Area on a Thursday afternoon. Chehalis Western Trail is also a great nearby option if you want to see more around the area.

Westport Light Trail - Long Beach Area

A child and adult walk on the beach with incoming water from the ocean, alongside a dog.
A lovely day on the coast. Photo by Toddlertrekking.

Hike-a-Thoner Toddlertrekking enjoyed a foggy and breezy day on the coast at Westport State Park.

Miner's Corner - Seattle-Tacoma Area

A leashed dog enjoying their time on trail.
Trip reporter Muddymermaid shares tips on taking reactive dogs on hikes. Photo by Muddymermaid.

Hike-a-Thoner Muddymermaid hiked Miner’s Corner, a 13-acre Snohomish County Park. A dog owner themselves, Muddymermaid shared some details pertinent to hiking with dogs that others might find applicable.

Bird Creek Meadows, Round The Mountain - Mount Adams area

A river glistens through a vibrant meadow. Photo by Susan Saul.
Sunrise Creek identified these flowers by Crooked Creek. They are Large Mountain Monkeyflowers and Lewis' Monkeyflowers. Photo by Susan Saul.

Birding and berries! Hike-a-Thoner Sunrise Creek enjoyed a well-rounded experience outside at Bird Creek Meadows and Round The Mountain.

Palouse Falls - Palouse and Blue Mountains

The beauty of eastern Washington shines at Palouse Falls. Photo by Megan Joann Rice.
A creek provides a source of water for the desert environment. Photo by Megan Joann Rice.

Hike-a-Thoner Megan Joann Rice stopped by Palouse Falls on a road trip through Eastern Washington. They recommended getting to the trail early or right before dusk to avoid the intensity of the heat.

Mount Pugh - Mountain Loop Highway

Mount Pugh forms an impressive ridge line with the cloudy backdrop.
The cloudy day just makes the landscape more beautiful. Photo by westcoastpj.
Hike-a-Thoner westcoastpj hiked Mount Pugh on a low visibility day, but the pictures they shared were still amazing!

We’re so excited to read all about the amazing adventures Hike-a-Thoners went on this month! Thanks to everyone who wrote a trip report. And thank you for supporting WTA by participating in Hike-a-Thon!

Washington Trails Association

Trip Report Roundup: Hike-a-Thon Adventures All Across the State!