Climbing & Day Hiking
One of Oregon's premier rock climbing areas! It's also one of Oregon's "Seven Wonders" perfect for day hiking, photography, enjoying nature and scenic geology year-round.
Photography & Urban Adventure
Formerly the highest building west of the Mississippi, now with it's old architecture and antique furnishings, it's home to office spaces, private residents, a bar and lounge open to the public, and a viewing deck that offers panoramic views of Seattle, the Olympic Mountains and the Cascade Mountains.
Packrafting
The Snake River from Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing is a scenic 32 river miles and 2-4 days of Class III-IV water in a deep canyon. The trip can be extended by another 47 miles and several days of Class II boating from Pittsburg Landing to Heller Bar.
Public facility in Everett with several meeting rooms suitable for courses, committee meetings and presentations.
Sea Kayaking
Paddle along the Snohomish River and Steamboat Slough between Everett and Snohomish, and around Spencer and Otter Islands. There some great sea kayaking trip option this area for viewing waterfowl and shore birds.
Urban Walking
A 1.4-mile interpretive trail from the upper falls viewpoints to the lower falls viewpoint.
Climbing
The New York Gully route on the Northwest Face of Snoqualmie Mountain is a Grade III mixed snow, ice, and rock climb.
Cross-country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest National Forest, the Snoqualmie Pass Nordic Center offers trails for classic cross-country, skating and snowshoeing. The terrain is suited to all ability levels.
Backcountry Skiing
Ski from Snoqualmie Pass to Windy Pass to Yakima Pass over Stampede Pass to Meany Lodge following the historical patrol race course.
Packrafting
The main stem of the Snoqualmie River meanders northwards from Fall City to the confluence with the Skykomish River offering many miles of class I river, great for practicing packrafting skills or for a relaxing river float.
Packrafting
The classic intermediate whitewater run in Seattle's backyard. The main run from Mine Creek to Tanner offers 6 named class III rapids that push class IV in higher water.
Packrafting
A hike-to-packraft day trip with options for both Class III boaters and Class II boaters alike. Stunning views of Mt. Garfield appear nearly continuously along the river route.
Packrafting
Also know as the Upper Middle Fork, this is one of the most scenic rivers to packraft. It is near North Bend and an easily accessible as a day trip from the Seattle area. The Class II rapids are not particularly difficult, but are fairly continuous.
Packrafting
Also known as "The Club Stretch," this is a fun stretch of river near North Bend with Class II whitewater that is good for packraft training.
Packrafting
A beginner friendly whitewater packraft just east of Seattle near North Bend. It is a Class II/II+ run depending on the river's level with typical wood hazards and an abandoned weir making for an unusual river obstacle.
Canyoning & Packrafting
Typically used as training grounds for whitewater paddlers, this is a good spot, when the water is at a reasonable level, to practice whitewater swimming techniques for canyoneering. There are several access points with large calm pools.
Backcountry Skiing, Climbing, Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding & Scrambling
In the winter there is groomed resort skiing and access to some fantastic backcountry ski routes. In late winter and early spring the slopes are perfect training grounds for practicing ice axe arrest and other snow travel techniques. Area includes Summit West, Summit Central, and Summit East.
Bikepacking, Day Hiking, Trail Running, Urban Adventure & Urban Walking
A crushed rock surface trail on an old railroad bed with a slight grade that runs nearly 32 miles from Duvall to Rattlesnake Lake. With many entry and exit points along the way you can make this a short, medium or long hike. It's part of the King County Regional Trails System and takes you past working farms in a beautiful agricultural valley.
Day Hiking
An easy day hike to the 449-foot tall Snoquera Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in the state. It's 3.8-mile loop with 750 feet of elevation gain.
Day Hiking
A moderate day hike near Greenwater with a few viewpoints along the way. It's 8.4 miles with 2,200 feet of elevation gain.