Hiking Trail Guides
Oregon is the land of waterfalls. There are at least 238 waterfalls throughout the state! Many of them are iconic and well-visited waterfalls in places like The Columbia Gorge and Silver Falls State Park. But there are so many stunning waterfalls throughout the state to explore that aren’t as busy. Below I’ll be sharing some …
The Lakes trail gets it’s name because of the four alpine lakes that sit along the trail. It is without a doubt the most beautiful area in the park. Not only is Sequoia known for it’s large Sequoia trees, but there are a lot of amazing mountain terrain and alpine lakes to explore within the …
Blue Lake is one of the most popular Washington hikes in the North Cascades. The lake is popular for it’s relatively easy terrain, clear blue waters and the fall larches. Blue lake sits near Liberty Bell and the Winter Spires. They are beautiful, jagged mountain peaks visible from the trail and Blue Lake. This hike …
Maple Pass Loop is one of the most popular hikes in Washington. It is located on the border of North Cascades National Park and is known for its larches and vibrant colors in the fall months. This stunning hike pops hikers out of the forest over looking Lake Ann below. The entire trail has epic …
Lake Valhalla is a beautiful lake tucked in the Cascade mountains that is accessible year-round. The lake is beautiful, sitting at the base of Litchenburg Mountain. The PCT passes right past the lake and part of the trail follows along the PCT as well. Alpine lakes in Washington are in abundance and this is a …
Glacier National Park is without a doubt my favorite park of the twenty-five I have been to so far. Glacier is filled with endless alpine lakes, turquoise waters, colorful rocks, abundant wildlife and some of the most amazing hiking in the United States. The views truly just get better around every corner. Before making a …
Second lake is one of seven Big Pine lakes in the John Muir Wilderness. This wilderness area sits in the Sierra mountains of California. It is filled with snow-capped mountains and lake-filled canyons. The Big Pine Lakes are just to the east of King’s Canyon National Park and is a must-hike area for day hiking …
Cracker Lake is one of the most beautiful alpine lakes I have ever seen. Photos will never do the colors of this lake justice. The lake is a bright turquoise surrounded by bright green shrubbery, rusty red rocks and jagged mountain peaks. It sits at the base of Mount Siyeh, which towers over the lake …
Blanca Lake is without a doubt one of Washington state’s most beautiful lakes. This hike truly makes you work for the views with over 3,000 feet of elevation gain, but it is worth all the effort to see that gatorade blue water with your own eyes. The lake sits at the base of Monte Cristo, …
Colchuck Lake is without a doubt the most hiked-to alpine lake in Washington State, and for good reason. This lake is located in what is known as “The Enchantments.” It is an area of alpine lakes and mountains with some of the most amazing mountain hiking and wildlife in the state. The lake itself sits …