Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Calendar

Select any calendar item to get a link to the activity or event page, where you can find more information and register.

*Please note that advanced registration is required for all activities. If you're not a Mountaineers member, you're invited to participate in up to two activities as a guest - you'll just need to create a Mountaineers guest account. 

Dash Point State Park

Day Hike - Dash Point State Park

Day Hiking Trip
***A WELCOME TO HIKING HIKE*** These will be winter hikes sponsored by Tacoma Hiking and
Sun, Nov 3, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Nov 1
Tacoma Branch
Lisa McPeak
Qualified Youth Leader
New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar

New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Day Hiking Seminar
Learn about becoming a Hike and/or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers!
Mon, Nov 4, 2024
No Prerequisites
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Nov 3
Tacoma Branch
Lisa Elliott
Day Hike - Clark's Creek Park Loop

Day Hike - Clark's Creek Park Loop

Day Hiking Trip
***Welcome to Hiking Series*** These will be winter hikes sponsored by Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking
Difficulty: Easy
Wed, Nov 6, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Nov 4
Tacoma Branch
Lisa Elliott
Mima Falls

Day Hike - Mima Falls

Day Hiking Trip
***A WELCOME TO HIKING HIKE*** These will be winter hikes sponsored by Tacoma Hiking and
Difficulty: Easy, Moderate
Sat, Nov 9, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Nov 7
Tacoma Branch
Frank McCracken
Qualified Youth Leader
Day Hike - Skookum Flats & Falls

Day Hike - Skookum Flats & Falls

Day Hiking Trip
***A WELCOME TO HIKING HIKE*** These will be winter hikes sponsored by Tacoma Hiking and
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Nov 10, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Nov 8
Tacoma Branch
Diann Sheldon
Rattlesnake Ledge

Day Hike - Rattlesnake Ledge

Day Hiking Trip
Casual hike to Middle and Upper Ledges with the hope of a great view.
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
No Prerequisites
4 participants on waitlist 0 leaders
Registration closes Nov 14
Tacoma Branch
Stacy Wikle
Placeholder Routes & Places

Day Hike - Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

Day Hiking Trip
***A WELCOME TO HIKING HIKE*** These are winter hikes sponsored by Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Nov 17, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Nov 15
Tacoma Branch
Coal Creek Natural Area

Day Hike - Coal Creek Natural Area

Day Hiking Trip
***A WELCOME TO HIKING HIKE*** These will be winter hikes sponsored by Tacoma Hiking and
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, Nov 22, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Nov 20
Tacoma Branch
Lisa McPeak
Qualified Youth Leader
Placeholder Routes & Places

Day Hike - Clark's Creek Park

Day Hiking Trip
***A WELCOME TO HIKING HIKE*** These are winter hikes sponsored by Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Nov 14
Tacoma Branch
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley Classroom Session - Online Classroom

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley Classroom Session - Online Classroom

Day Hiking Lecture: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
This is the on-line classroom to introduce you to the 2025 WINTER HIKING COURSE. It
Thu, Jan 2, 2025
Prerequisites
59 participants 1 instructor on waitlist
Registration opens Dec 1; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Lisa McPeak
Qualified Youth Leader
Winter Hiking Series:  I-90 Alley - 2025

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley

Thu, Jan 2, 2025 - Mon, Mar 31, 2025
Prerequisites
33 participants
Registration opens Nov 29
Tacoma Branch
Lisa McPeak
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Mount Si Main Trail

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sun, Jan 5, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens Jan 2; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Will Tooker
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Squak Mountain: May Valley Access

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Tue, Jan 7, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 2; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Beth Lowe
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Poo Poo Point via High School Trail

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sat, Jan 11, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 2; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Mike Baker
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Little Si & Boulder Garden Loop

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Little Si & Boulder Garden Loop

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sun, Jan 12, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 2; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Little Si & Boulder Garden Loop

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sat, Jan 18, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 2; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
David Hyde
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Grand Ridge Park (Snoqualmie)

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Grand Ridge Park (Snoqualmie)

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sat, Jan 18, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 2; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Jeryl Kolb
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Dirty Harry's Balcony

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Tue, Jan 21, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 2; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Beth Lowe
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 3; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
David Judish
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Grand Prospect

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sun, Jan 26, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 3; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Nook Trail

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Nook Trail

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Fri, Jan 31, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 2; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Lisa McPeak
Qualified Youth Leader
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Dirty Harry's Balcony

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sat, Feb 1, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
David Hyde
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Mailbox Peak

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sun, Feb 2, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Will Tooker
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Licorice Fern Trail

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Fri, Feb 7, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Feb 14; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
David Judish
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Margaret's Way to Debbie's View

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sat, Feb 8, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Mike Baker
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Margaret's Way to Debbie's View

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Margaret's Way to Debbie's View

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sun, Feb 9, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sun, Feb 9, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Jeryl Kolb
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - West Tiger Mountain 1 & 2

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sat, Feb 15, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Beth Lowe
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Grand Prospect

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Grand Prospect

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Lisa McPeak
Qualified Youth Leader
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Around South Tiger Mountain

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Around South Tiger Mountain

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch