Hiking the PNW: Bandera Mountain

August 12, 2022 0

Located in the heart of Snoqualmie Pass, the 7.5-mile round-trip summit of Bandera Mountain is definitely one to add to your summer hiking list. The trail is accessed through Mason […]

Hiking the PNW: Otter Falls

May 29, 2022 0

As an avid hiker of high peaks and rocky talus slopes, I rarely plan a hike solely to see a waterfall. I’ve been told a great deal of stories about […]

Hiking the PNW: Mailbox Peak

May 22, 2022 0

On the outskirts of North Bend, just past the “no service” warning sign which guards the entrance to Middle Fork Road, lies the parking lot designated for those determined to […]

Hiking the PNW: McCormick Park

August 25, 2021 0

Sitting right in between the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and the Snoqualmie River, McCormick Park is a pleasant summer hangout spot located just off of downtown Duvall. Although it is small, […]

Hiking the PNW: Rattlesnake Lake

August 9, 2021 0

With a sapphire blue lake, a grandiose rocky ridge and beautiful hiking trails, Rattlesnake Lake is an extremely popular recreational location in Washington. It’s located just off of I-90 at […]

Hiking the PNW: Granite Mountain

November 14, 2020 0

Almost immediately off exit 47 of I-90 is the Granite Mountain trailhead. The Granite Mountain trail  winds upwards steadily for 4.3 miles, with almost 1000 feet of gain per mile. […]