Talus Loop hike: something different on Mt Si
I’ve written before about reasons NOT to hike the Mt Si trail, but recently I set out to explore a few of the other trails from that same trailhead, now Read More …
Category: Hiking
Recommended hikes around the Pacific Northwest, mostly in Western Washington
Asahel Curtis Nature Trail: I-90 Leg Stretch
The Asahel Curtis Nature Trail is a surprisingly gorgeous and nature packed trail given it’s short length (one mile), less than 200 feet of elevation gain, and it’s location right Read More …
Annette Lake Hike: moderate day hike that has it all
Don’t freak out that there’s snow in this picture! This is an awesome summer hike too, this is just my favorite picture of Annette Lake! This particular day was early Read More …
Cedar Butte Hike: Mellow and less crowded
Looking for a close to town hike with a decent view through the forest that has less crowds than some of the other close to town hikes? If so, the Read More …
Bandera Mountain Hike: Big view hike near Seattle
Friends, this hike is AWESOME. It is also CROWDED. By now, you’ll know I’m a big fan of avoiding crowds and don’t normally recommend crowded hikes. However, there are times Read More …
Oyster Dome Loop Hike near Bellingham
Oyster Dome is a fantastic view hike near Bellingham through a peaceful forest to a spectacular view of the San Juan Islands. It’s not an easy hike, but it’s not Read More …
Ebey’s Landing Loop Hike on Whidbey Island
The Ebey’s Landing Loop hike is one of my favorite hikes in Washington State and one that I almost always take visitors on! It includes a ferry ride and/or a Read More …
Car Free Cougar Mountain Hike
The trailhead direct bus expanded this year to some new trailheads with even better service which I am so excited about! Last year, I wrote about the new service (it Read More …
Stan’s Overlook Rattlesnake Mountain Hike
Stan’s Overlook is a mellow and less crowded alternative to Rattlesnake Ledge on the opposite side of Rattlesnake Mountain. Part of a ten mile trail across Rattlesnake Mountain, it criss Read More …
May Valley Loop Hike Close to Seattle
The May Valley Loop Hike is a delightful 6 mile loop through the forest on a very lightly traveled trail! The first couple of miles are fairly busy (lots of Read More …