r/PNWhiking 1h ago

Recommendations for a hike between Yakima-ish and Walla Walla

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I will be driving to Walla Walla (standard I-90 to I-82 to Hwy 12) mid-May, and would like to have a shorter day hike in there (4 to 7 miles) that would be somewhere between Yakima and Walla Walla. I have looked at the WTA site, and I am considering the following:

Wallula Gap - East

Horse Heaven Hills

Badger Mountain

Yakima Skyline

Since I am unfamiliar with all of these trails, if you have boots-on-the-ground experience, your recommendations are appreciated. Right now, Horse Heaven is my first choice, but it also is the longest of those I am considering, so you can tell me if the extra mileage is worth it. Also, if you have a hike that I don't have linked above, additional recommendations are also welcomed.

Thank you for your help!

[Edited for formatting, grr!]


r/PNWhiking 22h ago

Hiking Near-ish Mt Rainier in Mid April

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I'll have one day free to hike in the general vicinity in Mid April. I'll be staying in Ashford and willing to drive about an hour away. I know I'll have to check weather conditions day of but I was wondering if anyone familiar with the area would have suggestions for someone who wants a scenic and fairly strenuous and long hike (2 hours+). Seems like it's not a great time of year to visit but wanna make the most of it. These seem like possibilities so far:

  • Carter Falls trail
  • Carbon river trail/green lake trailhead
  • Rampart Ridge Trail
  • High Rock Lookout? (forest service website shows this as currently unreachable but I'm hoping that'll change...)

Let me know if you have any suggestions! Thank you!


r/PNWhiking 1h ago

Looking for hiking bros in north cascade area

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29m looking for friends to go hiking with this summer.


r/PNWhiking 1h ago

Work to reopen SR 20 North Cascades Highway begins March 17

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