Beckler Peak

Short steep hike to an outstanding view of the Wild Sky Wilderness

Boulder Glacier – Mt Baker

A tough route with an incredible view

Slate Mountain

A couple mile walk with a short ascent and some excellent views

Mailbox Peak

Old Mailbox Peak trail was the stuff of legend

Lake Valhalla Snowshoe

Easy approach to a tough cross country route

Enchantment Peak

Worth the climb if you are going for the Bulger Peaks

Mount Stuart – Cascadian Couloir

Excellent scramble challenge for a long day out.

Lost Lake

A tough challenge for the entire loop. Plenty of options for shorter routes.

Crater Lake West Rim

A laid back snowshoe along the West Rim of Oregon's Crater Lake

Big Four Ice Caves Snowshoe

Big Four Ice Caves is often overlooked as a snowshoe destination.

Mount Ngāuruhoe

There is nothing like standing on top of Mount Doom

Heather Jock Hut

One of the least interesting hikes ever. Very epic place to sleep and watch the sunset.

Mount John Walkway

One of the prettiest man made Glacier fed lakes in the world...I think....

Peak Hill

Milford Track

The most famous of New Zealand's Great Walks

Sauk Mountain

Having only one steep hill to conquer makes Sauk mountain trail a good summit for most fit hikers. That one hill is a challenge though.

Lake Ingalls

Epic view of Mount Stuart. Larches in Fall.

Roland Point – Ross Lake

Short boat trip to a secluded camp on Ross lake

Sauk Mountain (Winter)

Very steep and challenging as a winter ascent

Star, Courtney and Oval Peaks

The trail to these peaks is a nightmare of blow downs

North Gardner and Gardner

Long approach, short scramble but a lot of solitude out of season

Hoodoo Peak

The views are mind blowing and worth the walk for any avid hiker

Windy Peak

Windy peak. The most remote bulger known to man...

Mount Adams – Spring

Can you make it past Pikers Peak?

Mount Dickerman

Mount Dickerman is a classic in Washington

Big Four Mountain

Very Very Tough Climb

Mount Ellinor

Famous not for the summit but the glissade down

Mount Index – Hourglass Gulley

The hourglass gulley route is as steep as Index peak looks.

Lion King Rock

A brief high altitude hike to a beautiful lookout over the tail end of the Himalaya Mountains

Little City Of Rocks

Great destination if you are looking for a solid day out with a ton of scrambling and climbing opportunities

Craters Of The Moon

An excellent destination for some history and few short hikes

Wallace Falls

If you don't mind a crowd, its worth it.

Teddy Bear Cove

Easy hike down to a small beach. Come for low tide and tide pools

Skyline Divide

Skyline divide is a great winter hike. Summer wildflowers are supposed to be better

Rosario Beach

Looking for one of the best views that Deception Pass has to offer?

Perry Creek Falls

Perry Creek Falls is an excellent alternative to many of the area hikes. Far less crowded

Park Butte Lookout

Park Butte Fire Lookout is a classic if you can handle light scrambling

Oyster Dome

One of Bellingham's very best sights

Mount Si

There is a small scramble section at the top that's fun

Mount Pilchuck

Do not expect to be alone even in winter.

Mount Muller

Long loop over a small mountain top and along a ridge

Madrone Crest

A well-marked easy day out.

Lake Twenty Two

One of the most popular hikes along Mountain Loop Highway. Get there early for parking

Lake Ann

One of the best views of the Fischer Chimney's

Heybrook Lookout Tower

One of the easiest hikes along US2

Hannegan Pass

Come in early summer so your hike is filled with wildflowers.

Greider Lakes

A straightforward day hike with a moderate amount of elevation gain

Granite Mountain

There isn't much to distract from the pain

West Goat Mountain

Not really a winter ascent type of mountain. Try in the summer

Monte Cristo Ghost Town

An easy walk up a dirt road to one of Washington's most famous scenes of past prosperity

Goat Lake

Very busy on weekends. Come on a weekday for solitude

Fort Casey State Park

Explore an old military base, hike, and see the beach.

Easy Pass

An excellent day hike destination most ages should be able to enjoy.

Dirty Harry’s Peak

Just as difficult as it's neighbors like Mailbox and Washington with less views

Excelsior Peak

The hike is tough but the reward is high.

Church Mountain

Church Mountain trail is one of the most popular hikes along Mount Baker Highway

Cedar Lake

One of the many easy hikes in the Chuckanut mountains

Lake Serene

One of the toughest and prettiest hikes along Washington's US2

Bridal Veil Falls

An easier hike than lake Serene but an equally desirable destination

Boulder River Falls

Boulder River Trail is an easy day out for the whole family

Bandera Mountain

A worthy goal despite being overshadowed by its neighbors like mailbox peak

Alger Alp

Just an easy trail to a beautiful lookout spot.

White Pass Pilot Ridge Loop

White Pass Pilot Ridge loop is one of the prettiest backpacking trips I've done.

Whittier Ridge Loop

Whittier Ridge loop is a great mixed trail in South Washington

PCT Section J

A difficult 16000 feet of elevation gain going south to north.

White River Boulder Basin

The hike of Boulder Basin above the White River Trail gives you the feeling of being away from it all.

Gothic Basin

The hike to Gothic Basin is long and steep.

Foss Lakes Loop

The Foss Lakes-Necklace Valley Loop is an off-trail backpacking route

lake kelcema snowshoe

Lake Kelcema is an easy snowshoe near big four ice caves

Denny Creek Snowshoe

Denny Creek is a moderate snowshoe along Interstate 90.

Artist Point Snowshoe

The view at Artist Point is hard to beat, especially in winter.

Heliotrope Ridge Snowshoe

Heliotrope ridge makes for an excellent snowshoe once the road is partially open.

Mount Saint Helens – Worm Flows

Standard winter approach. Easy as they come for a big peak but steep.

Mount Rainier Emmons Glacier (Solo)

Climbing the Emmons glacier solo was an experience to last a lifetime

Mount Rainier Emmons Glacier

The Emmons route is tough. One of the toughest Washington has to offer

Mount Baker Easton Glacier

The Easton is the near twin of the Coleman Deming Route on Mt Baker

Mount Adams South Climb

One of the "easier" volcanoe summit routes in Washington

Glacier Peak DC Route

Getting to glacier peak is 75% of the battle.

Eldorado Peak

Eldorado Peak is known as the queen of the cascade river.

Mount Whitney

Mount Whitney is a must for every hiker at least once.

Mount Shasta – Avalanche Gulch

With 7300 feet of elevation gain it makes for a good challenge

Mt. Hood – Leuthold Couloir

Leuthold Couloir is the next step up from the pearly gates

Mount Hood – Pearly Gates

The Pearly Gates Route on Mt Hood is considered the standard approach.

Mount Jefferson

Climbing Mt Jefferson is no joke. People die yearly, be careful up there

South Sister

A well-cut low-grade climb on a lot of scree and snow.

Broken Top

Most of it is easy, until the last 200 feet.

Borah Peak (Mount Borah)

Chicken out ridge lived up to it's name.

White Chuck Mountain

he trail is short, scrambling is straightforward. Drive to the peak is awful

Vesper Peak and Lake Elan

onditions can vary from waist-deep snow to fields of loose rock depending on the season.

Three Fingers

Three Fingers lookout will take some determination to get to.

Silvertip Peak

Silvertip is a mountain seen by many but climbed by few.

Switchback, Martin, Bigelow, Libby, Raven

I would suggest taking more than one day...

North Twin Sister

The trick is staying on the correct route

Mount Stickney

A fun challenging climb with a lot of solitude

Mount Pugh

he route might test your limits.

Mount Forgotten

Mount Forgotten is a hidden peak along Mountain Loop Highway.

Mount Angeles

A challenging snowshoe in winter. Summer (might?) be easier.

Merchant Peak

Merchant peak is a rough climb to say the least.

McClellan and Little Annapurna

Two beautiful summits in one day, round trip on Aasgard pass. 'Nough said...

Kyes Peak

Climbing Kyes Peak via its south ridge is a monster take on in a single day.

Katsuk and Mesachie

The climb of Katsuk and Mesachie requires a walk down ragged ridge

Jumbo Mountain

Jumbo Mountain might be short but it will test navigation skill.

Hidden Lake Peaks North

The trail for Hidden lake Peaks has multiple options for every adventurer.

Gunn Peak

Gunn Peak is the tallest of the Wild Sky Wilderness peaks.

Tower Mountain and Golden Horn

Make Tower and Golden Horn a two day expedition. Your legs will thank you.

Del Campo

It is easy to attain if you follow the right route.

Columbia Peak

Columbia Peak is an arduous route with some serious scrambling

Colchuck and Dragontail

Climbing both in one day makes an epic double summit.

Cashmere Mountain

If you can get the permits, make it two days.

Cardinal, Emerald and Saska

Expect a lot of work with a huge payoff.

Cannon Mountain

Cannon Mountain is one of the least interesting of the Bulgers.

Cadet Peak

The climb of Cadet Peak mostly requires physical stamina

Black Peak

Prepare for the final ridge walk, its a doozy.

Big and West Craggy

Big Craggy and West Craggy are a challenging one day adventure.

Baring Mountain

Be ready to grind it out. The first hill might kill your spirits

Abernathy Peak

Many call Abernathy peak the easiest of the Bulger Peaks. So far, I Agree...

Argonaut Peak

That final scramble is...intense