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…
