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. 

Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes

Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes - Pinnacle Peak Park

Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
Yo-Yo UP ~ DOWN ~ UP~ DOWN exploring the trails on the South and North
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Prerequisites
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens May 15; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Dave Schultz
Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes

Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes - Granite Lakes via Granite 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
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens May 15; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Stacy Wikle
Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes

Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes - Otter 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: Moderate
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Prerequisites
8 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens May 15; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
David Hyde
Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes

Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes - Baldy Mountain

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: Strenuous
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens May 15; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Beth Lowe
Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes

Spring Hiking Series: June Hikes - Greenwater & Lost Lakes

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, Jun 26, 2026
Prerequisites
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens May 15; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Wonderland Trail: Longmire to Westside Road

Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Wonderland Trail: Longmire to Westside Road

Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Preference to Tacoma Branch Introduction to Backpacking Students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers based
Difficulty: Moderate
Mon, Jul 27, 2026 - Wed, Jul 29, 2026
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Apr 6; Non-Priority Registration opens Apr 27; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Lisa Elliott
CHS Tacoma August Hikes

CHS Tacoma August Hikes - Melakwa Lake

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Fri, Aug 7, 2026
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closed Aug 6
Tacoma Branch
David Judish
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Lake George

Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Lake George

Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
An overnight backpack at Lake George at Mt. Rainier National Park with a side trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 - Fri, Aug 14, 2026
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Apr 6; Non-Priority Registration opens Apr 27; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Lisa Elliott
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip

Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Gladys Lake via Grand Valley

Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Overnight Backpacking Field trip
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 - Tue, Aug 18, 2026
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Apr 6; Non-Priority Registration opens Apr 27; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Beth Lowe
Intro to Backpacking Field Trip

Intro to Backpacking Field Trip - Indian Heaven via Thomas Lake

Backpacking Field trip: Introduction to Backpacking
Overnight Backpacking Field trip
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23, 2026
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Apr 6; Non-Priority Registration opens Apr 27; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Lisa McPeak
Qualified Youth Leader

2026 Hiking and Backpacking Graduation Party

Celebrate the hike and backpack graduates

Oct 17, 2026
04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Boardroom, Classroom, Great Hall, Indoor Climbing Wall
New Hike/Backpack/Urban Walk Leader Seminar - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

New Hike/Backpack/Urban Walk Leader Seminar - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Day Hiking, Urban Walking & Backpacking Seminar
Learn about becoming a Hike, Backpack or Urnan Walk Leader for The Mountaineers!
Difficulty: Easy
Mon, Nov 9, 2026
No Prerequisites
20 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Nov 7
Tacoma Branch
David Hyde

New Leader Seminar

Learn about becoming a Hike, Backpack or Urban Walk Leader

Nov 09, 2026
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Classroom