Jul 30, 2023 : Danielle Parsons
Bloggers
Magical Backpacking Trips in Washington
Get ready to be amazed by the vibrant green, moss-covered, fern-filled forests of Washington
1. Hoh Rainforest to Blue Glacier Trail
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Trailhead begins: Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center in Olympic National Park
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Length: 35-50 miles out & back
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Elevation gain: 6,000 ft
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Highlights: Finding and meditating the exact spot of “One square inch of silence”
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2. Ozette Triangle
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Trailhead begins: Ozette Ranger Station in Olympic National Park
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Length: 10 miles out & back
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Elevation gain: 500 ft
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Highlights: Watching ten bald eagles nest in the treeline
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3. Necklace Valley in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
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Trailhead begins: Off Foss River Road in Mt Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
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Length: 15-20 miles out & back
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Elevation gain: 3,700 ft
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Highlights: Teal glacial till lakes!
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4. Dorothy Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
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Trailhead begins: South Fork Campground in the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
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Length: 13 miles out & back
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Elevation gain: 2,600 ft
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Highlights: Rafting across Lake Dorothy
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5. Lake Anne in Mount Baker Wilderness
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Trailhead begins: Lake Ann TH in the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
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Length: 8.6 miles out & back
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Elevation gain: 2,000 ft
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Highlights: Seeing a bear dash across the meadow
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Don’t forget to Leave No Trace, read all regulations for the park you will be in, and check the weather forecast before setting off on your journey. Happy Trails! – Dendrophile Danielle
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