Hiking of Washington: Hiking,
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Some of these are limited to 13-26 people. This is intended as a quick overview to give you some ideas. Trips can vary. Please go to Iexplore.com for recent updates and information to see if a trip is right for you.
Below are some hiking of Washington trips I found recently.
Another list for REI is further down.
Hiking of Washington State:
San Juan Islands Multi-sport- Camp, 5/5 Rating, (6 days): Bike and hike through forests and over rolling mountains. Sea kayak small inlets and coves where harbor seals, sea stars, and blue herons live. Check out local artists. Could include 2-4 hour hikes/walks/treks, paddling and biking. Washington camping accomodations... large tents or rustic cabins. Basic skills recommended but not required.
San Juan Islands Multi-sport a Classic Adventure, (6 days): This is somewhat different than above. Bike and hike through forests and over rolling mountains. Sea kayak small inlets and coves where harbor seals, sea stars, and blue herons live. Check out local artists. Take a wildlife cruise to the outer archipelagos islands with a local naturalist. Could include 2-4 hour hikes/walks/treks, paddling and biking. Accommodations at two inns. Basic skills recommended but not required.
Vancouver Island-Olympic Peninsula Multi-Sport, (6 days): Hike/walk/trek, mountain bike, and sea kayak where the rainforest, mountains, and ocean meet. And raft the canyons to boot. Light on the physical challenge. Accommodations are historic lodges. No special skills required, except eating fresh seafood.
This one is actually in Idaho but might be worth your consideration.
Middle/Main Salmon Combo, (12 days): This has a big focus on whitewater rafting mixed in with hiking at stops along the way. Travel through part of the "largest area of federally protected wilderness in the continental U.S.". Hike to pictographs, natural hot springs, Rabbit Point, Buckskin Bill's old home, and others along the way. Fishing and abundant wildlife. Paddling in small rapids and hiking/walking/trekking. Accommodations are large tents or rustic cabins. Basic skills recommended but not required.
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New England Fall Foliage Multi-Sport, (5 days): Hike/walk/trek, bike, canoe, and ride horseback in Vermont and New Hampshire. This is in the autumn so the colors should be beautiful. Make sure to stock up on maple syrup while you're there and send me a bottle while you're at it. ;-) This trip is pretty light physically. Accommodations are at some little inns along the way. No special skills required.
New England Fall Foliage Hiker, (10 days): Canoeing, hiking/walking/trekking, and horseback riding again through Vermont and New Hampshire. September and October is a good time for apple cider and once again, hint, hint, maple syrup. ;-) This trip is also pretty light physically. Accommodations are at inns. No special skills required.
REI also has quite a few trips that include Washington hiking. I'd like to list them here but they can change and I don't want to give you outdated information. Please go to REI.com for more information on hiking of Washington trips.
Hiking of Washington Guides/Books/Resources:
Throw some guides in with your equipment used for camping, and you'll save time and money by finding the best Washington hiking trips in your area before you leave for the day.
Don't Waste Your Time in the North Cascades:..., by Kathy Copeland, Craig Copeland: This is a very opinionated view of what to see and not see in the North Cascades. You'll love it or hate it. It has descriptions, directions, and ratings.
100 Hikes in Washington's North Cascades National Park Region, by Ira Spring, Harvey Manning: Trail descriptions, color photos, and maps. Also reports elevation, distance, and seasonal information.
Washington's Wilderness Areas: The Complete Guide, by Kai Huschke, Charles Gurche: If you're looking for great pictures this is the book for you. Also provides hike descriptions.
Foghorn Outdoors Pacific Northwest Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Hikes in Washington and Oregon, by Ron Judd, Dan Nelson: This book details 1,000 hikes in the Pacific Northwest with descriptions and a "Best Of" list to help you narrow your choices. If you're looking for a book that covers a huge number of possibilities and narrows those choices by region this could be for you.
Best Hikes With Children: Western Washington & the Cascades, by Joan Burton, Ira Spring: Got munchkins? :-) This book has easy day and over-night hikes tailored to families with kids or less active people.
Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes: Rainy Pass to Fraser River, by Fred W. Beckey: The author has ascended hundreds of peaks. This book is focused more on mountaineering than hiking but is a great resource if you're experienced and heading toward the high routes. This guide provides detailed route and alternate route summit information.
One Day Hikes: (onedayhikes.com) This is a great site that focuses on finding the best one day hikes in the world. There isn't a huge quantity, but that's not the point. Look for the area you're planning on traveling to and find a great hike.
Looking to hike around Seattle Washington? The Washington Hiking Advisor is a site that's grown in popularity and offers several hiking ideas in Chelan and Grant counties. Mike even lets you submit your favorite trails.
Washington Hiking Clubs:
Spokane Mountaineers:
This group was started in 1915 by some librarians interested in hiking of Washington, it has since expanded to encompass climbing, mountaineering, skiing, paddling, cycling, and leadership training. They also offer classes.
Mazamas
They lead over 500 hikes a year for all fitness and ability levels for members and non-members. The hiking schedule is published each month.
Hiking of Washington/New England Clubs:
Washington DC area women outdoor club.
"Independent women seeking adventure in the outdoors." You can find everything from hiking, backpacking, watersports, rockclimbing, bicycling, and skiing, to leadership training.
Washington Parks:
State Parks:
Washington 120 state parks have 642.6 miles of hiking trails.
National Parks:
Click "more »" under "Search by Topic", check off "hiking" under "Activities", then check off the Park Type(s) you're interested in, select Washington, and click "Find a Park". Sorry there's no direct hiking of Washington link. :-(
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