Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes

Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes - Palouse to Cascades Trail

Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.

  • Fri, Mar 13, 2026
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Pace: 1.8-2.2 mph
  • 6 (6 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Wed, Mar 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.*** 

TBD by hike leader 

the Palouse to Cascade is an old railroad grade route, so relatively level, and wide. No protection from rain/snow. Some wind protection.Due to time of year, there may be. snow on trail. ????Use boots! We will walk eastbound about 3 miles, have lunch, then turn around and return.

TBD

We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill park n ride, at 7:30 AM, for car pooling.WA State Discover Pass required for parking at trailhead.  Restrooms available, but not necessarily. close. Bring your own TP in case they are out. We will drive to the trailhead by: Hwy 512 to join Hwy 167, then turning onto Hwy 18 near Auburn. Then turn onto I 90 to trailheadl

Route/Place

Palouse to Cascades Trail


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essentials plus microspikes

thermos with hot drink.

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