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.
Day Hike - Frog Mountain
Day Hiking Trip
A new trail in Central Cascade's Wild Sky Wilderness. Wildflowers and views of the Skykomish
Difficulty: Moderate
Tue, Jul 2, 2024
No Prerequisites
Day Hike - Kelly Butte
Day Hiking Trip
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open
Difficulty: Moderate
Tue, Jul 2, 2024
No Prerequisites
Day Hike - Crystal Peak (Mount Rainier)
Day Hiking Trip
Due to snow on trail, I will change our route to Crystal Peak. Recent trip
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Wed, Jul 3, 2024
No Prerequisites
Day Hike - Eagle Peak
Day Hiking Trip
Be rewarded with a beautiful view of Mt. Rainier at the end of the Tatoosh
Difficulty: Strenuous
Wed, Jul 3, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Day Hike - Slab Camp Creek, Gray Wolf River & Ned Hill
Day Hiking Trip
Hike down a trail to a River
Difficulty: Moderate
Wed, Jul 3, 2024
No Prerequisites
Backpack - Flapjack Lakes & Black and White Lakes Loop
Backpacking Trip
Explore the trail along the North Fork Skokomish on this 2-night trip to the Olympics.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Thu, Jul 4, 2024 - Sat, Jul 6, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Lookouts and High Places July Hikes - Rattlesnake Second Ledge
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open
Difficulty: Moderate
Tue, Jul 9, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places July Hikes - Mount Si Main Trail
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Wed, Jul 10, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places July Hikes - Eagle Peak
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Thu, Jul 11, 2024
Prerequisites
Backpack - West Fork Foss Lakes
Backpacking Trip
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, Jul 12, 2024 - Sun, Jul 14, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Backpack - Royal Basin
Backpacking Trip
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Strenuous
Fri, Jul 12, 2024 - Sun, Jul 14, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Backpack - Shady Lane & Staircase Rapids
Backpacking Trip
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, Jul 12, 2024 - Sun, Jul 14, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Lookouts and High Places July Hikes - Pinnacle Peak Park
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
Hike to a lookout without leaving civilization! **Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, Jul 12, 2024
Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Jun to Jul Hikes - Marmot Pass
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip Initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open to registration to all
Difficulty: Strenuous
Fri, Jul 12, 2024
Prerequisites
Backpack - Lake Ingalls
Backpacking Trip
Let’s go on a backpacking overnight to stunning Lake Ingalls, situated in the Alpine Lake
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Jul 13, 2024 - Sun, Jul 14, 2024
No Prerequisites
Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler Jun to Jul Hikes - Tubal Cain Mine & Buckhorn Lake
Day Hiking Field trip: Spring Hiking Series: Olympic River Rambler
*** Trip Initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open to registration to all
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sat, Jul 13, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places July Hikes - Hannegan Pass
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sun, Jul 14, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places July Hikes - Eunice Lake & Tolmie Peak Lookout
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
A beautiful hike along two gorgeous alpine lakes leads to Tolmie Peak and 360 degree
Difficulty: Moderate
Wed, Jul 17, 2024
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Lookouts and High Places July Hikes - Palisades Lakes & Brown Peak
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open
Difficulty: Moderate
Thu, Jul 18, 2024
Prerequisites
Backpack - Surprise Lake & Warm Lake
Backpacking Trip
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, Jul 19, 2024 - Sun, Jul 21, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Backpack - Around Mother Mountain
Backpacking Trip
Located in Mt. Rainier National Park, this loop backpack includes waterfalls, wildflowers, a suspension bridge,
Difficulty: Very Strenuous, Strenuous
Sat, Jul 20, 2024 - Mon, Jul 22, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Day Hike - Annette Lake
Day Hiking Trip
A day hike in trees. With waterfalls a sheltering forest, and wildflowers, not to mention
Difficulty: moderate
Wed, Jul 24, 2024
No Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places July Hikes - Crystal Peak (Mount Rainier)
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open
Difficulty: Strenuous
Wed, Jul 24, 2024
Prerequisites
Backpack - Summerland
Backpacking Trip
Enjoy an overnight taste of scenic adventure on the Wonderland Trail at Mt. Rainier. Wildflowers
Difficulty: Moderate, Strenuous
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Lookouts and High Places July Hikes - Eunice Lake & Tolmie Peak Lookout
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Jul 27, 2024
Prerequisites
Backpack - Wonderland Trail: Westside Road to Longmire
Backpacking Trip
Join us for a wonderful 3 day, 2 night backpack at Mt. Rainier on the
Difficulty: Moderate
Tue, Jul 30, 2024 - Thu, Aug 1, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Day Hike - Greenwater & Echo Lakes
Day Hiking Trip
Enjoy a favorite hot weather hike. This trail goes through old growth forest beside a
Difficulty: Moderate
Tue, Jul 30, 2024
No Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places August Hikes - Pacific Crest Trail: Snoqualmie Pass to Windy Pass
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Fri, Aug 2, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places August Hikes - Kelly Butte
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
Relatively short hike to great views. For those needing to get more exercise, there will
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Aug 3, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places August Hikes - Little Si & Boulder Garden Loop
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
**Trip initially open to Lookouts and High Places Day Hiking Series students. Trip will open
Difficulty: Moderate
Thu, Aug 8, 2024
Prerequisites