Backpacker Magazine: Seattle: Backpacking and Camping Trips, Hikes, Adventures, Topo Maps, Aerial Photos.

Seattle: Far Country Lookout

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Only minutes from downtown, this easy 4-mile hike into the Issaquah Alps passes near a charming waterfall en route to a memorable view of greater Seattle and the Olympics.

Seattle: Round Mountain to Alpine Lookout

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Hike 9.6 miles over a panoramic ridgeline serving up big views of Glacier Peak, and across wildflower meadows to a lookout tower.

Glacier Peak Wilderness: Poe Mountain via Poet Ridge

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This 2.5-mile climb up huckleberry hillsides and a fir-dotted ridgetop leads to expansive views of Glacier Peak Wilderness from the top of Poe Mountain.

Seattle: Upper Ashland Lake

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This out-and-back 4.4-miler gently wanders under the shade of giant cedars and firs, then circles a peaceful lake.

Seattle, WA: Naneum Creek Meadows Loop

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Tour wildflower-filled meadows and trace the tops of rugged, basalt cliffs on this picturesque, 9.6-mile loop in Wenatchee National Forest.

Seattle: Goat Mountain Trail

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This 5.8-mile hike passes the Mount St. Helens blast area, then enters old growth as it ascends Goat Mountain's ridges to several stunning overlooks.

Mt. Catherine

Take a short hike up to the summit of Mt. Catherine to survey Keechelus Lake below.

Mt. Defiance - Mason Lake

Take this 10-mile trek up to Mt. Defiance, enjoying long views, access to a number of lakes, and lush alpine meadows.

Melakwa Lake

This popular trail follows Denny Creek 4.5 miles past waterfalls, under rocky crags, and through talus fields to a pristine alpine lake.

Seattle, WA: Mercer Island Loop

A classic year-round Seattle ride, this 16.5-mile loop tours the tree-lined roads of Mercer Island, offering intermittent views of Mount Rainier.

East Tiger Mountain

Explore tallest peak in the Tiger Mountain State Forest on this easily accessible 4 mile hike.

Mt. Defiance - Mason Lake

Take this 10-mile trek up to Mt. Defiance, enjoying long views, access to a number of lakes, and lush alpine meadows.

Swimming Hole Hikes

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Time to cool down. Hike to these refreshing swimming holes and settle right into summer.

Mt. Rainier National Park

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A small taste of Washington's mighty mountain.

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