Cross-country Skiing
Enjoy easy cross-country ski trails that connect to Nason Ridge and Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Sailing
Sail with skipper John Leitzinger aboard his Aerodyne 38 "Kahuna" out of Foss Harbor Marina Slip C1 on the Foss Waterway in Tacoma.
Day Hiking
A 68-acre wooded urban park in Olympia. It features two loop trails with mostly level stretches connected with short uphill and downhill stretches. Enjoy lovely forest with with ferns, moss, and maples, and views over Black Lake ditch and quarry on southern side.
Backpacking
A very strenuous backpack on the north shore of the island of Kauai in Hawaii.
Backpacking & Day Hiking
Enjoy year 'round beach hiking and backpacking on up to 21 miles on the Olympic Coast's six numbered beaches north and south of Kalaloch Lodge and Campground.
Day Hiking & Urban Walking
Explore one of Washington's state parks named after two communities along the Northern Pacific Railway and located near Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and Enumclaw. It is a 541 acre camping park with two miles of shoreline on a big bend in the Green River and more than three miles of forest trails.
Climbing
A short approach, and a fun low 5th class rock climb on excellent rock, with an airy corner on the 3rd pitch. A bonus 4th pitch goes up a slab is enjoyable or you can scramble up sandy ledges. Enjoy views of the Washington Pass peaks. Goats are sometimes in the area. Times: 7-8 hr trailhead to summit.
Climbing
The route climbed by Fred and Helmy Becky during their 1942 first ascent of Kangaroo Temple. Generally considered a Grade II, 5.7+ intermediate-level rock climb. Time: 11 hours car-to-car.
Youth
A small city park in Everett. Facilities include multi-sport complexes, a covered picnic shelter, and a BBQ.
Day Hiking
Hike from Longmire in Mount Rainier National Park to Indian Henry's Hunting Ground. It's 12 miles round trip with 3,200 feet of elevation gain.
Scrambling
A challenging scramble accessed from the Bare Mountain trail, Kayak is a recent addition to the Home Court 100 peaks list. From Bare Mountain trailhead, the route is about 7 miles, 3600 feet elevation gain.
Climbing
A single pitch crag rock climbing area at 4,700 ft just east of Snoqualmie Pass. There are 32 routes from 5.4 to 5.11d. It's a good crag for summer after the road is snow-free mid-June or later. Enjoy views of Mount Rainier and Mount Stuart.
Sailing
Sail with skipper Jim Hoye aboard his J 33 "Keet" out of Tacoma Yacht Club Dock A Slip 178 on the Commencement Bay in Tacoma.
Cross-country Skiing, Scrambling & Snowshoeing
Lower Deer Creek Road off the Mountain Loop Highway is a popular winter play area. Continuing up Deer Creek Road to Kalcema Lake is a great snowshoe tour. Adding Bald Mountain makes for a great winter scramble or ski tour.
Day Hiking
Kelley Hollow is a moderate, 12 mile round trip day hike with 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows an old road through a desert landscape to Umtanum Ridge.
Day Hiking & Scrambling
Kelly Butte is a lookout site on a summit with local prominence in the Green River watershed. An easy, four mile day hike with 1,000 feet of elevation gain in the summer. In the off season it becomes a scramble of eight miles and 2,600 feet of gain because the road to the approach is closed.
Day Hiking, Trail Running, Urban Adventure & Urban Walking
Enjoy a trip back in time along Kelsey Creek Park's 1.5 miles of easy trails. Visit a historic farm, complete with livestock.
Family, Urban Adventure, Youth & Urban Walking
Families with young kids who know how to swim will get to try short trips in a variety of easy human powered boats as well as swim in the warm Ken Lake under their parents' supervision. Enjoy the beach and a picnic as well!
Backpacking & Day Hiking
A strenuous 11 mi round trip hike with 2,700 ft in elevation gain along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) north of Snoqualmie Pass. This hike travels to a narrow trail blasted into the cliff face with views of wildflowers, mountains, ridges, and fall foliage. Leave the trail just before the catwalk to scramble to the summit of Kendall Peak. From Kendall Katwalk, hike another 1.5 miles to Ridge and Gravel Lakes for a longer day hike or a nice backpacking trip and day hike access to Alaska Mountain and the scenic Needle Site Gap. For a long weekend's backpacking trip head to Spectacle Lake.
Scrambling
A moderate winter scramble near Snoqualmie Pass.