Ozette Triangle Day 3: Wedding Rocks to Lake Ozette Distance: 4.6 miles hiking + 1 additional mile exploring Cape Alava For more information on the...
Hiking in Washington
Considering a hike through the rugged wilderness of Mount Rainier? Or how about a stroll along the rocky coastline in Olympic National Park? Get inspired to go hiking in Washington state with this collection of hiking guides and articles.
Browse through the articles below or skip to one of the following sections:
- Hikes in Central & Eastern Washington
- Hikes in the Issaquah Alps
- Hikes in Mt. Baker
- Hikes in Mt. Rainier and the Wonderland Trail
- Hikes in the North Bend area
- Hikes in the North Cascades
- Hikes in the Olympic Peninsula
- Hikes in the Puget Sound & Islands area
- Hikes in Snoqualmie Pass
- Hikes in Stevens Pass
Ozette Triangle Day 2: Hunting for Petroglyphs at Wedding Rocks
Ozette Triangle Day 2: Sand Point to Wedding Rocks Distance: 2.1 miles + 3 additional miles fetching water hunting for a campsite For more...
Ozette Triangle Day 1: Lake Ozette to Sand Point
Ozette Triangle Day 1: Lake Ozette to Sand Point Distance: 3.1 Miles For more information on the Ozette Triangle Trail, visit the Backpacking Ozette...
The Hike-a-thon is here!
Sponsor me On Wednesday, I celebrated the launch of the Washington Trails Association's hike-a-thon by bringing a friend to my favorite trail....
How to Hike the Spectacular Chain Lakes Loop at Mount Baker
The Mount Baker Wilderness is one of my all-time favorite places to go hiking or backpacking. Artist Point, in particular, is an incredibly...
The Trail Not Taken: Misadventures on the Smithbrook Trail to Lake Janus
Daniel and I found ourselves with some unexpected free time this past weekend and so we decided to take a last minute backpacking trip. The night...
Hello Friend! The World’s Quickest Visit to Mount Rainier National Park
On sunny days, Mount Rainier majestically dominates the skyline as I commute to work each day. The mountain feels like a dear friend after I hiked...
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Windy Pass to Mirror Lake
9.6 Miles 1840 feet elevation gain Last year I called the Pacific Crest Trail home for six glorious months. I’ve wanted to return to the trail...
Talapus Lake: A Great Hike near Seattle for Kids
3.6 miles roundtrip 630 feet elevation gain This weekend, I hiked to Talapus Lake with my 3-year-old nephew Ben, my brother Jonathan and my...
Getting our Rock On! Adventures on Granite Mountain
8.6 Miles Roundtrip 3800 feet elevation gain Granite Mountain has been on my bucket list for a long time. Located just west of Snoqualmie Pass, the...
Hi, I'm Unicorn!
I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!