NWQuest
Discovering the Pacific Northwest
Tag: Trail
Kautz Creek
Kautz Creek is a good low-elevation hike for those wishing to “get their feet wet” (not literally, though) with a short, easy hike within Mount Rainier National Park. For those hikers looking for a more strenuous hike, this is the first leg of the…
Staircase Rapids
Location: Olympic NP, Hoodsport Roundtrip: 4 Miles (2 mi. w/o Four Streams) Difficulty: Easy Gain: 150 Ft. Rating: ★★★★★ The Staircase Rapids trail is a classic and it’s something you shouldn’t miss if you’re camping in the Staircase Campground. You’ll begin by crossing over the…
Takhlakh Lake & Takh Takh Meadow
Location: Gifford Pinchot, Mt. Adams Roundtrip: 3 miles Difficulty: Easy Gain: 100 ft. Rating: ★★★ If you’re camping at the Takhlakh Lake Campground, you’re in luck! You can leave the car there and start hiking right out of the campground. If you’re not staying at…
Naches Peak
Location: Mount Rainier, Chinook Pass Roundtrip: 3.2 miles Difficulty: Easy Gain: 600 ft. Rating: ★★★★ Best hiked between late spring and early fall, the loop is approximately 3.2 miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of 600 feet. The Naches Loop is the perfect trail for families and…
