Hall of Mosses Trail: Olympic’s Shortest Walk With the Biggest Impression
Under a mile long, and yet almost everyone who’s hiked it brings up the Hall of Mosses Trail before mentioning anything else they saw in Olympic National Park. There’s something about walking beneath maple trees draped floor to canopy in club moss that
Blue Lake Trail: North Cascades’ Most Family-Friendly Larch Hike
Ask around Winthrop or Mazama for a hike that works for grandparents, toddlers, and serious photographers all on the same afternoon, and the Blue Lake Trail comes up almost every time. It’s short enough to squeeze into a road trip along Highway 20,
Snow Lake Trail: Everything You Need Before Hiking Washington’s Busiest Alpine Lake
More than 21,000 people have logged reviews of this single hike on AllTrails alone, which tells you almost everything about how popular the Snow Lake Trail has become since Alpental’s parking lot turned into one of the busiest trailheads in the entire Alpine
Naches Peak Loop: The Easiest Big-Payoff Hike Near Mount Rainier
If you’re looking for a hike that hands you alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and postcard views of Mount Rainier without demanding a full day or serious fitness, Naches Peak Loop is about as close to a sure thing as Washington hiking gets. I’ve