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 - Lower South Fork Skokomish River
Day Hiking Trip
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
No Prerequisites
Day Hike - Big Creek Loop
Day Hiking Trip
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
No Prerequisites
Backcountry Cooking Workshop - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Seminar
In this online seminar, conducted over Zoom, Chef Corso of MONTyBOCA shares easy, quick recipes
Tue, Apr 23, 2024
No Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Apr to May 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
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Practice Camp - Irish Cabin Property
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Get some practice before you go on your first trip!
Sat, Apr 27, 2024 - Sun, Apr 28, 2024
No Prerequisites
Day Hike - Upper Dungeness River
Day Hiking Trip
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
No Prerequisites
Day Hike - Glines Canyon Spillway Overlook
Day Hiking Trip
*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Tue, Apr 30, 2024
No Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - North Fork Skokomish River to Big Log Camp
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, May 4, 2024 - Sun, May 5, 2024
No Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Enchanted Valley
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, May 4, 2024 - Mon, May 6, 2024
No Prerequisites
New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Day Hiking & Backpacking Seminar
Learn about becoming a Hike and/or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers!
Mon, May 6, 2024
No Prerequisites
New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar
Join us for a fun and informational seminar to learn what it takes to be a hike or backpack leader.
May 06, 2024
06:30 PM
to 08:30 PM
Fitness for Hiking and Backpacking - Online Classroom
Day Hiking Seminar
We'll share our fitness tips and discuss resources available to help you develop a fitness
Wed, May 8, 2024
No Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Apr to May Hikes - North Fork Skokomish River to Big Log Camp
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
Sat, May 11, 2024
Prerequisites
Backpack Route Planning - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
Learn how to plan your own backpacking routes
Thu, May 16, 2024
No Prerequisites
Day Hike - Big Creek Loop
Day Hiking Trip
Enjoy a hike on the Olympic peninsula through the forest along Big Creek. The trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, May 17, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Apr to May Hikes - Big Creek 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: Moderate
Fri, May 17, 2024
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Apr to May 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
Fri, May 17, 2024
Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Ancient Lake
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, May 17, 2024 - Sat, May 18, 2024
No Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Apr to May Hikes - Copper Creek
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
Sat, May 18, 2024
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Apr to May Hikes - Lower Lena Lake
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
Sat, May 18, 2024
Prerequisites
Day Hike - Lena Lake
Day Hiking Trip
Enjoy a spring visit to this lovely alpine lake. This hike is part of the
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Sat, May 18, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Apr to May Hikes - Dosewallips River Road 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
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, May 19, 2024
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Apr to May Hikes - Spike Camp
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, May 23, 2024
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Apr to May 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: Moderate
Fri, May 24, 2024
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Apr to May Hikes - Tubal Cain Mine
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
Wed, May 29, 2024
Prerequisites
Ultralight Backpacking and Thru-Hiking - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Backpacking Clinic
Imagine being more comfortable, moving faster, covering more distance, using less energy and greatly improving
Wed, May 29, 2024
No Prerequisites
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - North Fork Skokomish River to Spike Camp
Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Jun 1, 2024 - Sun, Jun 2, 2024
No Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Jun to Jul Hikes - Slab Camp Creek & Upper Gray Wolf River
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip Initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open to registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Jun 1, 2024
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Jun to Jul 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 to registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Wed, Jun 5, 2024
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Jun to Jul Hikes - Gray Wolf Trail
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip Initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open to registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Jun 9, 2024
Prerequisites