Location: Washington

If you love overcrowded, challenging to reach summits, then Mount Si Hike is for you. There is a small scramble section at the top that’s fun

The hike of Mount Pilchuck Trail is very popular and difficult. Do not expect to be alone even in winter.

Mount Muller is a long loop over a small mountain top and along a ridge. Just off the beaten path.

The Madrone Crest Trail is one of the many trails in Bellingham’s Chuckanut Mountains. As with most trails here, it is a well-marked easy day out.

Lake Twenty-Two is one of the most popular hikes along Mountain Loop Highway. Get there early for parking

Lake Ann is a Hike that accesses the Fisher Chimney route of Mount Shuksan.

Heybrook Lookout Trail is one of the easiest hikes along US2. From the tower, the views of surrounding peaks are worth the short walk.

Save for the last small stretch, the hike of Hannegan Pass Trail is an easy walk up a river valley. Come in summer so your hike is filled by wildflowers.

Greider Lakes is a straightforward day hike with a moderate amount of elevation gain.

The hike of Granite Mountain is steep even by I-90 standards. There isn’t much to distract from the pain