Sea Kayaking
Sea kayak in a South Puget Sound inlet near Silverdale, a fun place to view water front homes and explore different bays.
Backpacking
This moderate to strenuous loop hike in Oregon's Wallowa mountains passes granite domes, high lakes, and wildflower-filled meadows with many side-trip options. It goes to the Lakes Basin from the north and is a trip of 30 miles and 3,900 feet total elevation gain.
Day Hiking
Easy, 2.8 miles, 752 ft. elevation gain. From Pelican Beach, journey through a lovely forest to an open summit over Rosario Strait, exposing incredible views of the archipelago, including Mt. Constitution, Lummi Peak and Golden Ears.
Backpacking
Eagle Creek is considered one of the best variant routes on the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon, boasting dozens of spectacular waterfalls, tall basalt cliffs, ubiquitous talus slopes, and the lush temperate rain forests characterizing the Pacific Northwest. A very strenuous backpack of 30 miles with 9,500 feet of elevation gain.
Day Hiking
Boasting dozens of spectacular waterfalls, tall basalt cliffs, ubiquitous talus slopes, and the lush temperate rain forests characterizing the Pacific Northwest, Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls is a moderate, 12 mile in-and-out day hike with 1,100 ft in elevation gain.
Sea Kayaking
A round trip sea kayak trip from Eagle Harbor to Port Blakely. Be sure to stop at Pritchard Park and take a 5 minute walk over to the Japanese Memorial on way back from Port Blakely. If it's a nice day also stop at Blakely Rock which will be mostly covered by the tide.
Scrambling
A moderate alpine scramble in the Beckler River area, north of the town of Skykomish on Highway 2.
Mountain Workshop
A center dedicated to serving the East African community in Seattle, sharing a campus with Seattle College and Seattle Public Library.
Backpacking & Day Hiking
Hike along the east bank of Ross lake for a nice cool autumn hike in the beautiful North Cascades National Park. It's 12.4 miles and 1,000 feet of elevation gain, and involves a water taxi and car shuttle.
Canyoning
A short canyon known for its sequence of three rapid-fire drops into stunning pools, East Canyon Creek culminates in a deep pool and a set of narrows before merging with the Cispus River. This route is perfect for a full day of canyoning, especially when combined with nearby canyons like Davis Creek or Dark Creek.
Backpacking & Day Hiking
A moderate to strenuous hike with options from 9 to 19 miles and 1,200 to 3,400 feet if elevation gain. Explore spectacular remote desert river canyon of Idaho's East Fork Owyhee Wilderness from the winding rim, along steep multicolored walls and spires, and at river level to Tules. Enjoy spring wildflowers and abundant wildlife, especially bighorn sheep and birds. It's best to go mid-April through early June and September through October.
Bikepacking, Day Hiking, Trail Running, Urban Walking & Urban Adventure
This former railroad corridor offers cyclists and pedestrians 11 miles of paved or gravel path along Lake Sammamish's eastern shore with minimal elevation gain. Take in great views of the lake between Redmond and Issaquah.
Sea Kayaking
Enjoy a moderate sea kayak trip along the eastern shore of Puget Sound's East Passage between Tacoma and Des Moines or cross to Vashon or Maury Island. Launch and landing points of interest include Saltwater State Park, Dash Point State Park, and Point Robinson.
Bikepacking, Day Hiking & Trail Running
East Tiger Mountain is a moderate, 8.4 mile loop day hike with 1,600 feet of elevation gain. The trail goes through old forests, over over creeks and up to the East Tiger Mountain summit viewpoint. It's the highest of the Tiger Mountain summits!
Part of the Bellevue School District, Eastgate Elementary has classrooms and meeting rooms that can be used for committee meetings or lectures for courses.
Day Hiking & Snowshoeing
A moderate hike in summer and snowshoe in winter through open forest and meadows near Kachess Lake and Lake Easton east of Snoqualmie Pass. The steep switchbacks leading up to the ridge offer a 360 degree views of surrounding mountains and a mix of eastside and westside mountain flowers.
Sea Kayaking
The new Eastside Community Center Pool in Tacoma can be used for kayak practice sessions.
A fire station in Issaquah typically used for Eastside Fire & Rescue and King County Search & Rescue training and meetings. It may be reserved for other community groups when available.
Day Hiking
Hike from one-way or out-and-back from Deer Creek or Grove of the Patriarchs on the Eastside Trail in Mount Rainier National Park. It's up to 13 miles round trip and 1,100 feet of elevation gain.
Backpacking & Day Hiking
A strenuous backpack over Easy Pass and into Fisher Creek basin to Fisher camp. From nps.gov, "Many believe the Easy Pass and Fisher Basin area to be one of the most superb places in the North Cascades. Extensive meadows are crowned by glacial peaks. The short, steep trail to the pass is anything but 'easy.'" Enjoy views of Mount Logan, Fisher Peak, and Mount Arriva, wildflowers throughout the summer season and larches turning yellow in the fall.