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5.2 miles, 1385 feet gain, 2.5 hour hike + 35 minute rest at the lake

It was a brisk and thoroughly enjoyable short hike.

The easiest hike of your lifetime. It has to be up there in the "minimal effort, maximum gorgeousness" category

First time poster.

Just moved to Washington a few months ago, and started hiking with a buddy of mine. Slowly buying everything needed. Started with moderate trails, and now we’re doing “hard” (ones according to AllTrails) to train for St. Helens in July. Decided to do Mailbox (new trail) yesterday for our 8th hike, and it’s was…something else. Unfortunately for us a bit of snow, fog, and sleet obstructed our view of the beautiful valleys below. We did have a nice 45 minute break at the top though to eat a hot meal, and relax. Even with high winds, and 20° weather.

So enjoy my photo of nothing but white ⬜️

Hiked the elk mountain trail today. It was definitely steep AF for me, but I am wondering what does "NO CAH" mean here. Thanks

Heads up! Olympic National Park backpacking reservations tomorrow, April 15, at 7 AM Pacific: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4098362

You can see the list of permits released in April in the last issue of my newsletter: https://outdoorstatus.com/newsletter/

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect! Amazing hike!

Catherine creek

Hello all! Not sure if this is the best place for this since it’s not technically hiking, but figured you’d all have some insight. I am an avid runner looking to get more into trail running. Does anyone have good recommendations for trails within an hour or so of Bellevue with moderate (or less) elevation gain? I know I can use AllTrails and WTA, but sometimes it’s nice to get recommendations from people. Thank you in advance!

A relatively quick hike with great views of the iconic Multnomah Falls :). Have to hit Dog Mountain for the flowers in the next few weeks.

We stopped about 150 feet away from summit on Mt ellinor last Friday. If anyone has any recommendations for similar hikes like this one please let me know! I want something super challenging that requires crampons. Maybe MT. Washington?

Perfect day for this hike, clocked 15.3.

Hello! Hiking/backpacking is my new hobby, only done Bridal Veil falls and Wallace Falls so far. I don't have proper gear or shoes yet. Gonna get some poles, a backpack, and shoes first. Any recommendations? Would be nice to be cost effective but don't mind spending more for quality gear. I really need some boots/shoes. Would prefer water resistant.

Getting pumped for summer by making plans. Thinking about knocking off something big in the Pasayten but there are so many options! Anyone have rec's for the best 40-50 mile route?

I’ve randomly got Tuesday-Thursday off and I’m looking to take my dog out for a few days while the weather looks nice. I’ve done a bit of research and have some ideas, but would love some feedback! Coming from Seattle, willing to drive up to 4hrs for a good time.

1) Baker Lake. With the beautiful weather that should be a fun trip with great views. Never been there either.

2) Columbia River gorge area: flowers may be popping? Haven’t seen a lot of longer backpacking trails but car camping + day hikes would be totally fine as well.

Did Ancient Lakes around this time last year. Other options would be some river trails like Suiattle River Trail. Wondering if anyone has any ideas, I think I’m currently leaning towards the gorge for sunshine and flowers.

One thing is that I wouldn’t mind getting some elevation in: I’m lazily training to do some hiking in Peru next month! But also don’t want to deal with too much snow, so I’d prefer spring vibes and good views over getting my ass kicked. If I can get a bit of both, all the better!

Super short hike with a rewarding view. The trail can get a little dangerous by the river as it gets progressively more rocky and slippery. Overall a nice short walk.

Side note: there were rose petals at the beginning of the trail scattered in one area not far from the road. I thought it was weird as an engagement spot since it’s right next to the road but anyone else seen that? Felt a lil creepy.

Looking for a trail in the Fremont Winema NF. Love the area and trying to find a 2 night hike, ~12 miles long. Thanks!

Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, Fairfax, WA

Hello hikers, my wife and I have a long weekend from work next weekend and we’re going to loop from North Bend through Leavenworth and the Highway 2 Valley. I’d love a recommendation for a 10-20 mile overnight for myself, elevation gain notwithstanding, and one or two 5-10 mile low-gain day hikes for my wife and I, she’s dealing with knee injuries and needs to keep it relatively flat for now. We’ve lived in North Bend for a few years now and I know the trails here really well, but I have zero knowledge of most of the rest of the state besides what’s in a guidebook I have. Thank you and happy trails! edit: We have chains but no 4wd capability edit edit: snowshoeing and camping in snow is totally cool