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. 

Point Defiance Park

Day Hike - Point Defiance Park

Day Hiking Trip
***A WELCOME TO HIKING HIKE*** These will be winter hikes sponsored by Tacoma Hiking and
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, Dec 6, 2024
No Prerequisites
3 participants on waitlist 0 leaders
Registration closes Dec 4
Tacoma Branch
Frank McCracken
Qualified Youth Leader
Day Hike - Point Defiance Park

Day Hike - Point Defiance Park

Day Hiking Trip
Fourth annual cookie exchange hike!
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Dec 8, 2024
No Prerequisites
1 participant on waitlist 0 leaders
Registration closes Dec 4
Tacoma Branch
Lara Linde
Ueland Tree Farm

Day Hike - Zach's Lookout

Day Hiking Trip
A nice day hike up to Zach's Lookout in the Kitsap Peninsula. We will be
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Dec 8, 2024
No Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Dec 6
Tacoma Branch
Ryan Pearlman
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
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Dec 12
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 0 instructors
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
Difficulty: Moderate
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 0 instructors
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 - May Valley Loop (Squak 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
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sun, Jan 19, 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 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
Difficulty: moderate
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 0 instructors
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 - West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3

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: Strenuous
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 0 instructors
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

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 16, 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 - 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 0 instructors
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
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar

New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Day Hiking & Backpacking Seminar
Learn about becoming a Hike and/or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers!
Mon, Feb 24, 2025
No Prerequisites
14 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Feb 23
Tacoma Branch
David Hyde

New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar

Learn about becoming a Hike and/or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers!

Feb 24, 2025
06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Classroom
Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Talus 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
Fri, Feb 28, 2025
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 14; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Lisa McPeak
Qualified Youth Leader