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.
Lookouts and High Places August Hikes - Shriner 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: Strenuous
Fri, Aug 9, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places August Hikes - Gobblers Knob
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
Sat, Aug 10, 2024
Prerequisites
Backpack - Bogachiel River Trail
Backpacking Trip
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Sat, Aug 10, 2024 - Sun, Aug 11, 2024
No Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places August 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, Aug 14, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places August Hikes - Sourdough Gap
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 15, 2024
Prerequisites
Backpack - Marmot Pass
Backpacking Trip
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, Aug 16, 2024 - Sat, Aug 17, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Lookouts and High Places August Hikes - Goat Peak (Chinook 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
Fri, Aug 16, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places August Hikes - Hidden Lake 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: Strenuous
Wed, Aug 21, 2024
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Backpack - Dishpan Gap Loop
Backpacking Trip
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, Aug 23, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Backpack - Snowgrass Flat & Goat Lake Loop
Backpacking Trip
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Moderate
Fri, Aug 23, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024
No Prerequisites
Backpack - Flapjack Lakes
Backpacking Trip
3 Day, 2 Night backpack trip camping at Flapjack Lakes in Olympic National Park. Day
Difficulty: Very Strenuous
Fri, Aug 23, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Backpack - Marmot Pass
Backpacking Trip
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Aug 24, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024
No Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places August Hikes - Mailbox 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: Very Strenuous
Tue, Aug 27, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places August Hikes - Granite Mountain 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: Strenuous
Fri, Aug 30, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Norse 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
Sun, Sep 1, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Gobblers Knob
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
Join us for fall colors and stunning views from Gobbler's Knob within Mt. Rainier National
Difficulty: Strenuous
Wed, Sep 4, 2024
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Third Burroughs Mountain
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, Sep 5, 2024
Prerequisites
Backpack - Lower Tuscohatchie Lake
Backpacking Trip
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Sep 7, 2024 - Sun, Sep 8, 2024
No Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - High Rock
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, Sep 7, 2024
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Backpack - Flapjack Lakes
Backpacking Trip
Preference to Tacoma Introduction to Backpacking students. Trip will open to all Mountaineers to register
Difficulty: Very Strenuous
Sun, Sep 8, 2024 - Mon, Sep 9, 2024
No Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Granite Mountain 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: Strenuous
Wed, Sep 11, 2024
Prerequisites
Backpack - Hyas Lake
Backpacking Trip
Join us for two nights east of the Cascade Crest to enjoy the sunshine and
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, Sep 13, 2024 - Sun, Sep 15, 2024
No Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Shriner 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: Strenuous
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
Prerequisites
Backpack - Around Mother Mountain
Backpacking Trip
3 Day, 2 Night backpack trip starting at Mowich Lake and going counter-clockwise on this
Difficulty: Very Strenuous
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 - Thu, Sep 19, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Pinnacle Saddle
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
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Tatoosh 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: Strenuous
Sun, Sep 22, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Heybrook Lookout & Ridge
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, Sep 24, 2024
Prerequisites
Lookouts and High Places September Hikes - Goat Peak (Chinook Pass)
Day Hiking Field trip: Lookouts and High Places
With luck, we'll have berries and views on this hike in a somewhat remote area.
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Sat, Sep 28, 2024
Prerequisites
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
CHS Tacoma August Hikes - Melakwa Lake
Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Fri, Aug 8, 2025
No Prerequisites