Hiking the Pacific Northwest

Old-growth forest, glacier-clad volcanoes, and high lake basins define the PNW. Trail conditions depend on snowpack into July.

Skyline Trail Loop

WA
Ashford, Washington

Paradise wildflower meadows directly beneath Mount Rainier's south face.

Moderate5.5 mi1,788 ft gain

The Enchantments Core Traverse

WA
Leavenworth, Washington

The most coveted alpine traverse in Washington — 18 miles past granite spires and turquoise lakes.

Strenuous18 mi4,500 ft gainPermit

South Sister Summit Trail

OR
Bend, Oregon

Oregon's third-highest peak with a turquoise crater lake on top.

Strenuous12 mi4,900 ft gainPermit

Mount St. Helens via Monitor Ridge

WA
Cougar, Washington

Climb the volcano that blew its top in 1980 and peer into the steaming crater.

Strenuous10 mi4,500 ft gainPermit

Multnomah-Wahkeena Falls Loop

OR
Bridal Veil, Oregon

Six waterfalls including Oregon's iconic 620-foot Multnomah Falls.

Moderate4.9 mi1,600 ft gain