Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Calendar
Select any calendar item to get a link to the activity or event page, where you can find more information and register.
*Please note that advanced registration is required for all activities. If you're not a Mountaineers member, you're invited to participate in up to two activities as a guest - you'll just need to create a Mountaineers guest account.
Day Hike - Poo Poo Point via Chirico Trail
Day Hiking Trip
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Wed, Mar 18, 2026
No Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Welcome Zoom Meeting - Online Classroom
Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
Come meet your course leaders and learn more about the course!
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
No Prerequisites
Introduction to Backpacking
Thu, Mar 19, 2026 - Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Hands-on course for new and returning backpackers in a friendly, inclusive environment
No Prerequisites
Day Hike - West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3
Day Hiking Trip
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hike - Grand Prospect
Day Hiking Trip
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate, Strenuous
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead
Day Hiking Trip
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
No Prerequisites
Day Hike - Margaret's Way to Debbie's View
Day Hiking Trip
This hike is now open to all Mountaineers. Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
No Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Lecture 2 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
This is the 2nd lecture in the Intro Backpacking course
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
No Prerequisites
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes - Coal Creek Trail
Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
Prerequisites
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes - Rattlesnake Mountain Grand Traverse
Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sat, Mar 28, 2026
Prerequisites
Day Hike - Clark's Creek Park
Day Hiking Trip
Weighted Wednesday- This 5:30 pm evening hike activity supports weight carry training for upcoming backpacks.
Difficulty: Easy
Wed, Apr 1, 2026
No Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes - Dungeness Spit
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Thu, Apr 2, 2026
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes - Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
Enjoy a leisurely walk observing birds and nature along the way *** Trip initially open
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, Apr 3, 2026
Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Lecture 1 - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
This is the first lecture of the Introduction to Backpacking course
Sat, Apr 4, 2026
No Prerequisites
Gear Day - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
This fun and informative hands-on day will cover the fundamentals of backpacking gear and how
Sat, Apr 4, 2026
No Prerequisites
Backpacking Gear Day
Discussing backpacking gear
Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes - Clark's Creek Park Loop
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Apr 5, 2026
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes - Lower South Fork Skokomish River
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Tue, Apr 7, 2026
Prerequisites
Day Hike - Old Town Tacoma Hill Climbs
Day Hiking Trip
Here is an early hike to get started - up a hill!
Difficulty: Easy, Moderate
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
No Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes - Capitol Forest - Greenline to Wedekind Trail
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
Prerequisites
Dehydrating Preparedness Basics - Online Classroom
Backpacking Lecture: Dehydrating Backcountry Food & Snacks
Learn about how to prepare your backcountry food and snacks for dehydration
Thu, Apr 9, 2026
No Prerequisites
Dehydrating Preparedness Basics - Online Classroom
Backpacking Lecture: Dehydrating Backcountry Food & Snacks
Learn about how to prepare your backcountry food and snacks for dehydration
Thu, Apr 9, 2026
No Prerequisites
Dehydrating Backcountry Food & Snacks
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 - Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Learn about dehydrating food for your hiking and backpacking adventures!
No Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes - Lower Big Quilcene
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes - Green River Natural Area
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes - Mima Falls
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Apr 11, 2026
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: April Hikes - Duckabush River
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Prerequisites
Dehydrating Tips & Tricks Workshop - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Lecture: Dehydrating Backcountry Food & Snacks
Dive deeper into dehydration with this in-person workshop
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
No Prerequisites
Dehydrating Tips & Tricks Workshop - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Lecture: Dehydrating Backcountry Food & Snacks
Dive deeper into dehydration with this in-person workshop
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
No Prerequisites
Backpacking Food Dehydration Class
Learn to dehydrate food/meals