Winter Hiking
Our snowpack in the mountains is below average, but that makes for great winter hiking below the 2,000-foot elevation. Good winter dayhikes include Mount Si, Little Si, Rattlesnake Ledge, and the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail along the I-90 corridor; as well as Wallace Falls, Boulder River, and the Lime Kiln Trail further north. The lower valleys of the Olympic Peninsula make for good backpacking destinations including the Elwha River Trail and the Hoh River Trail, as well as the Wilderness Coast. Make sure you check on road, weather, and trail conditions before you head out. Check out our “helpful links” section for more information. Bring extra clothing this time of year and plan for darkness by about 4:30pm.
