North Cascades Hostel is a great and affordable place to stay in Winthrop. The Hostel includes a full kitchen, bathroom, fire place, and 20 beds. You can rent the whole lodge, a cabin, or just a single bed.
Day Hiking, Trail Running, Urban Adventure & Urban Walking
An easy hike along a paved trail through the green belt of North Creek near Everett and Mill Creek. The hike includes wetlands, ponds, and an observation deck.
Climbing
A beautiful summit in close proximity to Longmire with commanding views of the south side of Mount Rainier and the Tatoosh Range. during the winter, spring, and early summer this peak can offer a great opportunity to practice and appreciate the safety afforded by rope team travel.
Climbing
A Grade III climb in the North cascades near Washington Pass that is six pitches of mostly sustained 5.9-5.9+ climbing on excellent rock. It is known for its burly 3-4" crack on Pitch 4.
Climbing
North Early Winter Spire via the South Face has a difficulty of Grade II, 5.7.
Backpacking, Bikepacking, Day Hiking & Naturalist
Explore a riparian corridor and canyon, rich with wildlife—upland birds, large and small mammals, hibernating ladybugs—and wildflowers in late spring and early summer. This uncrowded trail is open most of the year and spends nearly equal time in the Asotin Wildlife Area and the Umatilla National Forest.
A campground in the Cowlitz Valley on the North Fork of the Cispus River near Randle and Packwood. There are three group sites, Elk, Bear, and Beaver, in addition to main campground. Several trails start at the campground.
Backpacking
Enjoy the beauty of Entiat Mountains as we backpack the 26 mile with 4000 elevation gain lollipop loop. The trail takes us to Fern lake, then continue to Cardinal Peak meadows, to Pyramid Mountain trail.
Backpacking, Day Hiking & Scrambling
Hike along one of the major river valleys that winds deep into the heart of the Olympic wilderness until it joins with the Elwa River trail in the high alpine country at Low Divide. Walk among massive Sitka Spruce, giant Western Hemlocks and corridors of mossy maples that line the trail. This is the southern portion of the Press Expedition and the Bailey Range Traverse. There are some good peaks to scramble from Low Divide and along the Skyline Trail.
Backpacking & Day Hiking
An 11 mile hike with 1,000 feet of elevation gain though old growth forest along the North Fork Sauk River in the Glacier Peak Wilderness.
Backpacking & Day Hiking
The trail follows the North Fork of the Skokomish River through old growth forests and up to lakes with great views of the Olympics. There are many options and multiple side trips allowing for easy to strenuous day hikes or a moderate backpack. Destinations include Spike Camp, Flapjack Lakes, Big Log Camp and Black & White Lakes, Camp Pleasant, Home Sweet Home, and Lake LaCrosse.
Day Hiking
Hike a longer loop or shorter out-and-back in the ponderosa pine country south of Cle Elum. It's not really wilderness, and there are not any grand views or dramatic terrain, but these same reasons may help you escape the hordes. Motorcycles make this an unpleasant area for hiking, except during two brief windows when they are not allowed and the trail is accessible: May and October. Go in May for early flowers, sunshine and the smell of ponderosa pine. Go in October for the fall colors.
Cross-country Skiing & Snowshoeing
A gently climbing 10 mile ski or snowshoe tour on a groomed forest road. Side trip options provide access to the North Fork of the Tieton River. The end of the groomed trail connects to the summer trail to Tieton Meadows.
Climbing
North Gardner Mountain via the Northwest Route is an easy (class 2) climb.
Sea Kayaking
The North Kitsap Community Pool in Poulsbo is a great place to practice kayak rolls and re-entries.
Day Hiking & Trail Running
Enjoy year-round hiking or trail running on up to 6 miles of trails with minimal elevation gain in a county park on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Day Hiking, Scrambling & Snowshoeing
In summer, the lookout is a short walk from the gated North Mountain Road our of Darrington in the North Cascades. From just out of town, there is a mountain bike trail network around the flanks of North Mountain. In winter, snowshoe trips and winter scrambles are possible.
Urban Adventure
Tour the facility and learn about disposal of things we can't put in the regular household trash. Enjoy a walk along the nearby Interurban Trail before or after your tour.
Climbing
Climb 5,000+ feet of elevation gain along a difficult ridge. The route crosses Collier Glacier before attaining the south ridge. This is the most difficult of Oregon's Three Sisters.
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