This fairly easy hike to two beautiful lakes in the heart of the William O Douglas Wilderness is perfect for adventurers young and old alike. Set on a pumiced plateau pockmarked with hundreds of small lakes and adorned with ancient cinder cone volcanoes, the Twin Lakes also make for a great basecamp for further explorations.
When it still feels like winter, the Palisades often feels like spring. Look for delicate Calypso orchids; enjoy the scent of vanilla leaf, and view the groundcover — a thick carpet of salal,
Pinnacle Peak is a hike that’s kid-friendly, dog-friendly, and features a historic fire lookout site.
Shoe Lake (Pacific Crest Trail South)
Long before Crystal Mountain was a top notch ski resort, it was part of bustling mining area known as the Summit Mining District.
Millpond and Smallwood Parks are family friendly and dog-friendly areas with walking trails in Eatonville, Washington.
The Snowgrass Flats (Trail No. 96) in the Goat Rocks Wilderness is favored by hikers who prefer their wildflower displays served with solitude.
Crow Lake Way Trail is an 8 to 10-mile hike that is dog-friendly and requires an NW Forest Pass. Learn more at VisitRainier.com.
Located south of Randle, the Braille Trail is designed to enhance the experience of hiking through a forest for the visually impaired.
Sand Flats Trail, is a moderate trail ascends to the top of a ridge, which at its crest, has a very nice view of Mt. Rainier.
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