- Estimated Cost: $1500
- Max Trip Size: 6 people
We’ve got lodging and camping reserved and a wonderful itinerary planned for hiking and exploring the Pacific Northwest (Washington). Our focus will be hiking and photography; we’ll do a day trip to the San Juan Islands for some whale watching, exploring the rainforests and beaches of Olympic National Park, hiking in Mount Rainier National Park, and a short backpacking trip to Gem Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Flying out Thursday night and returning 12 days later on Tuesday night (8 days off work); join us for all or part of this adventure!
Itinerary (e-mail us for more details)
THU 27 JUL – Fly out after work, stay at a house near the airport
FRI 28 JUL – Buy supplies, head to Port Townsend, explore along the way, stay in hotel
SAT 29 JUL – Day trip to San Juan Island, whale watching, drive to Mora, stay in beach house
SUN 30 JUL – Hiking in Hoh Rainforest, explore Second Beach, stay in beach house
MON 31 JUL – Explore more beaches, stay in cabin on Lake Quinault
TUE 1 AUG – Hiking in Quinault Rainforest, stay in cabin on Lake Quinault
WED 2 AUG – Drive to Rainier NP, camp at Cougar Rock, short hike Reflection Lakes or Pinnacle Saddle
THU 3 AUG – Hiking Skyline Trail in Paradise Park, camp at Lodgepole
FRI 4 AUG – Hike Naches Peak Loop around Tipsoo Lake, camp at Lodgepole
SAT 5 AUG – Hike Sunrise Rim Trail, camp at Lodgepole
SUN 6 AUG – Backpack to Gem Lake and camp there
MON 7 AUG – Explore Gem Lake, hike out, stay in rental home in Snoqualmie Falls
TUE 8 AUG – Fly home