You are all but guaranteed to see bighorn sheep on this easy, family friendly trail just half an hour from the Lewis-Clark Valley Distance: we usually hike 6-10 miles roundtrip, but you can do more or less Type: out and back Difficulty: easy Best season: spring and…
Great early season loop with colorful wildflowers and towering ponderosa pines in the foothills of SE Washington’s Blue Mountains Distance: 7.7 miles round trip Type: loop Difficulty: moderate with 1,400′ elevation gain Best season: May & June Back in May…
Follow the top of a massive basalt cliff to exploding wildflowers and fantastic views of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge Distance: variable depending on the route you take (plan on at least 6 miles, we hiked 9) Type:…
Expansive area with a multitude of hiking opportunities on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge Distance: 6.3 miles roundtrip Type: loop with several different options available Difficulty: moderate with approximately 1,100′ elevation gain Best season: accessible most of…
Nice early season backpack with great wildflower and wildlife viewing opportunities Distance: 13.5 miles round trip Type: out and back (extended routes and loop options available) Difficulty: moderate with about 2,400′ elevation gain Best season: June We first hiked from the…
Surprisingly lush canyon hike to a lake and historic homestead near Grand Coulee Dam Distance: 8.5 miles round trip (shorter options available) Type: Y shaped out and back Difficulty: moderate with ~1,000′ elevation gain Best season: spring and fall A…
Superb scabland hike with two lakes, many ponds, a lovely creek, and historical ranch Distance: 9.5 mile loop (we logged 10.8 miles after some extra exploring) Type: loop Difficulty: moderate due to distance and a couple short and easy climbs…
Hike to towering basalt cliffs, several lakes, and the site of a former waterfall that was four times the size of Niagra Falls. Distance: 3.0 miles round trip Type: loop Difficulty: easy Best season: spring Located in the heart of…
Beautiful seasonal waterfall near the mighty Columbia River in Central Washington Distance: 4.0 miles round trip Type: out and back Difficulty: easy Best season: spring The first day of spring typically falls on our anniversary. At about a week out,…
Great early season hike to a pretty little waterfall Distance: 6 miles round trip Difficulty: easy (mostly flat with good tread) Type: out and back Best Season: winter, spring, and fall (hot and snaky in the summer, watch for ticks…