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  1. Chinook Pass PCT

    Chinook Pass, part of the Pacific Crest Trail, is known for its beautiful scenery, and clean trails.

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    63.3 miles
    Duration
    2-4 days
  2. The splendor of a temperate rain forest
    Hoh River Trail - Backpacking/Camping

    The Hoh River Trail gives a stunning opportunity to experience the fascinations of a temperate rain forest and will appeal to all levels of backpackers by offering a rare glimpse into this special ecology.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    76.8 miles
    Duration
    With 17.3 miles into the Hoh River Valley there is an ample amount of options to choose a simple day hike to a multi-day backpacking trip.
  3. Goat Rocks Wilderness Pacific Crest Trail

    Goat Rocks Wilderness is a massive wilderness area with stunning scenery: wildflowers, mountain views, alpine forests, and ancient volcanic geological formations.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    85.9 miles
    Duration
    1-2 Days
  4. Olympic National Park Wilderness Coast

    Olympic National Park is easily one of the most beautiful and impressive parks in America. There are endless recreational opportunities and you could spend a lifetime exploring its beaches, ridges, and forests.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    61.6 miles
    Duration
    Varies
  5. Northern Loop Trail

    The Northern Loop Trail is a 15.5 mile offshoot of the Wonderland Trail on Mt. Rainier, and is considered the most pristine wilderness in Mt. Rainier Park.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    58.5 miles
    Duration
    4-6 Days
  6. Blanca Lake Hiking

    Blanca Lake consists of a 7.5 mile round trip, and a 3300 ft. elevation gain. And strikingly colored glacial lakes.

    Difficulty
    5 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    51.5 miles
    Duration
    4-5 hours
  7. Rainy Pass to Harts Pass PCT

    The trip between Rainy and Hart's Pass is a fairly moderate trip with mostly level hiking and a few uphill climbs, ridges, and switchbacks.

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    112.0 miles
    Duration
    2-3 Days
  8. Ruth Mountain

    For all you experienced adventurers out there, a 12-mile roundtrip trek up glacial Ruth Mountain is a great way to spend a day or two.

    Difficulty
    5 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    96.5 miles
    Duration
    1-2 days
  9. The Enchantments

    The Enchantments is a backpackers dream. It's one of the best routes in the nation.

    Difficulty
    5 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    71.9 miles
    Duration
    Two or more days.
  10. Surprise and Glacier Lake

    Surprise Lake is a glacier fed body of water that's nestled in the valley of Thunder and Spark Plug Mountains. Its beauty is truly staggering and surprising.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    90.7 miles
    Duration
    One to several days
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