Trip Reports

Category

An Easy Hike To Sol Duc Falls In Olympic National Park

Tumbling sideways into a steep and narrow ravine, Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park is one of the most picturesque and unique waterfalls in Olympic.  Whereas most waterfalls fall more or less straight down and forward, this one goes sideways!  Reached via an easy, sub one mile, trail, this is a great easy hike in Olympic National Park! Miles/Elevation: 1.6 miles 226 feet vertical gain About Olympic National Park: Situated along Washington’s Pacific Coast, Olympic National Park contains some...

Hiking To Marymere Falls In Olympic National Park

Located near the northern edge of Olympic National Park, Marymere Falls is one of Olympics best easily accessible waterfalls.  Located at the far end of a sub 2 mile hike, Marymere Falls is located in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains just south of the stunning Lake Crescent.  This is a short, easy, hike that is easily accessible right off the highway, and it makes for a great quick stop on a trip to Olympic! Miles/Elevation: 1.7 miles 298 feet...

Hiking The Stunning Wonderland Trail To Summerland

Wrapping its way around the entirety of Mt Rainier, the Wonderland Trail is Mt Rainier National Park’s greatest long distance trail.  While many ambitious backpackers tackle the entire thing each summer, far more hike certain sections as day hikes.  Possibly the most stunning of all these sections of the Wonderland Trail is the segment to Summerland and Panhandle Gap. An alpine meadow set near the treeline on the lower slopes of Mt Rainier, the dayhike to Summerland is a relatively...