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 - 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2026 Hiking and Backpacking Graduation Party
Celebrate the hike and backpack graduates
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
New Leader Seminar
Learn about becoming a Hike, Backpack or Urban Walk Leader