Weekend Gem: The Southern Olympic Coast
This three day trip is best done with a shuttle ride, the link is here. After arranging the shuttle ride with Willie, drive I-5 north to 12 east and then to 101 north that will take you to the Lake Quinault Ranger Station to make wilderness reservations and pick up the required bear canisters. Take […]
Weekend Gem: Herman Creek Loop w/ Tomlike Mtn.
Drive I-84 east to the town of Cascade Locks and follow this road past the freeway entrance to Herman Creek Campground located on the right. This 23 mile two day backpacking trip is best done in a with a 4.4 mile side trip to Tomlike Mtn on the first day, so start out early. Hike […]
Winter on the beach: My favorite coast hikes
The winter is a great time to visit the coast and get a hike in. The costal mountains in the Northwest receive the most amount of rainfall in the region, but usually only a dusting in snow. Some things to expect to see on the trails this time of year is a lot of mud, […]