Hidden Pinyon Overlook

This about 2 miles from the entrance of Snow Canyon State Park (originally named Dixie State Park) outside of St. George Utah. Upon entering the park, you do have to pay a fee of $6 per car.

Depending on the season be sure to bring extra water for this hike. We did it in the afternoon and again at Sunrise. Both times are great times to do this hike - watching the sunrise over the Canyon walls was fantastic and make for better photos with the morning light.

If you are looking for a free/walkable hike from the Red Mountain Resort I would suggest doing the Johnson Canyon trail hike (which is prior to the Pay Booth for the park -- its also easily accessed from the Inspiration trail from the Resort.

For this hike to the Hidden Pinyon Overlook, you need to drive your car to the trailhead. For a general map of the Park, click here.

The parking lot/trailhead serves a number of trails including the Three Ponds, Whiptail (paved) and Hidden Pinyon trail.

From the Parking Lot, head due north/uphill on the paved trail and be on the lookout for the Hidden Pinyon dirt trail on the left side. You can take the Three Ponds trail as well as it all ends up at the same point.

After walking on the sandy sections the Hidden Pinyon trail quickly enters an area of small canyons surrounding several large sandstone formations. At two points you do need to scale/scramble on sandstone - its nothing difficult.

After passing through the canyons, you will meet up with the (unmarked) Three Ponds trail, just keep to the right.

Soon the landscape will open up with some great vistas of the Park. The trail will continue on a mix of sandstone/dirt. 

Continue on the trail looking for the large intersection sign. Some folks probably call it a day and return on the Hidden Pinyon trail, but be sure to continue toward the Hidden Pinyons Overlook.

The Three Ponds trail continues over the edge at one point, but stay left continuing toward a large rock plateau.

Be sure to scale the final/highest plateau to get the best view (its well worth it). Look for an easier access point around the plate on the left side.

Take in the gorgeous views - my photos really dont do it justice.

On the return, you can re-trace your steps or take the quicker Hidden Pinyon route (turn left at the Large sign intersection).

We found returning via the Hidden Pinyon route was a nice change form the canyon route.

The Hidden Pinyon trail intersects with the Whiptail paved trail at one point, feel free to just take the Paved trail back to the Parking Lot.

Hidden Pinyon Overlook at EveryTrail

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 Basics:
Area - Snow Canyon State Park (near St. George Utah)
Trails - Hidden Pinyon, Three Ponds, Whiptail (see map)
Length - 1.5 miles roundtrip
Duration: 60 mins ~ 90 hours (round-trip)
Trail - Mix of Sand, Dirt, Sandstone trail surface
Bikes - No bikes allowed
View - Great views
Getting There - Snow Canyon Road from Ivins or Highway 18 from St George. Look for the parking lot near the Three Ponds trailhead.
Fee- $6 per car
Weather - Some shade in the small canyons, otherwise in the open under the sun
Other Info - You will need a car to reach this trailhead within the park.

Event: WTA Open House

Washington Trails Association is holding an open house to celebrate another great year on trail, and you're invited! We hope you can join us in our downtown Seattle office on Thursday, January 24, from 5pm to 7pm.

We are eager to share with you some of our favorite accomplishments from 2012 and our strategic priorities for the next two years. At the open house, we'll also be unveiling our backcountry and Volunteer Vacation destinations for adults and youth, as well giving you the inside scoop on some of our favorite winter hikes.

We would love for you to join us in toasting the year ahead. Come out and talk with the staff and board.

Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.

PleaseRSVP here.

Motion - The best hiking (related) TV show

Motion is a great show that features (mainly) hiking spots around the US (even some in the Caribbean). The show started out covering hikes around Northern California - but has really expanded to cover everything from Alaska to Hawaii to upstate New York and even the US Virgin Islands.

The show has amazing video of great views, waterfalls and vistas from a number of Western US locations - including the Olympic Peninsula, Big Island of Hawaii and Kenai Fjords Glacier. 

Unlike most outdoor shows on TV, Motion does a really great job of showing the hiking route as well as providing some tips on accessing the trail. While other shows can gloss over the details the host, Greg Aiello does a nice job of providing some really useful hiking information.

This is the best hiking show on TV in my book. The format is informative and inspiring - without getting too fluffy or preachy. Recent episodes have even featured "fans" of the show joining Greg on some of the best hikes around the US.

For those that have seen the show, be sure to catch the Behind the Scenes episode!

Congrats to Greg and his brother for the shows continues success over the years (I first found it in 2008!) and keeping it true to hiking and enjoying the outdoors. 

Motion is carried on the LiveWell Network:

Bay Area -  HD channel 7.2/ Comcast 715
Seattle Area - HD channel 5.3/ Comcast 115

You can watch most episodes online at the Motion page of Livewellnetwork.com

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Vashon - Shinglemill Creek Trail

This is one of the best hikes on Vashon Island. Its easy to access, well maintained, fairly straight-forward and takes you from Mid-island down to Puget Sound at Fern Cove. It can get popular but it is less crowded during weekdays and non-summer weekends. You wont find this hike in popular Seattle hiking guide books, but is briefly described in the Island's local hiking book which you can get on Vashon.

As with many Vashon hikes, directions to the hike sound a bit vague - but in reality its quite easy to find. The access road to trailhead is on SW 156th Street, across the street from Vashon Winery.
  

There are about 5-6 spaces for cars in the trailhead parking lot. If the trailhead lot is full, you can park at the Park and Ride Lot at the Epsicopal Church on Vashon Highway. 

The trailhead is well marked and there are no real intersections along the route - so its a hike that is easy to navigate. 

The hike starts off with a gentle stroll through a field and shortly enters the forest to the West. The trail follows the top of a high ridge but then quickly (and steeply) descends  into the creek area.  There are some wooden steps, but there are also some steep dirt patches. This would probably not be very fun during a rainy/wet day.

After the steep descend,  you reach the first creek bridge. From here, the trail climbs back up the hill and passes another couple creeks - one with a foot bridge, two more without. 

The trail is mostly a single track, but is fairly well maintained. There are some loose dirt/sandy sections which again might be a bit sloppy on a rainy day.

The midsection of the trail is fairly easy downhill.  From high above you will see Shingle Mill Creek below.

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As you approach Cedarhurst Road, you will see a Y in the trail, just continue to your right along the main trail. 

As you pass the gate, you will see a very small opening on the otherside of the road. After carefully crossing Cedarhurst Road (Caution - this is a bit of a blind curve for drivers), continue on that trail across the road.

The lower section of this trail does not allow dogs as its truely part of the Fern Cove Nature preserve. Its a gentle trail that follows the creek and opens up to a bench on the Fern Cove beach area.  Its a great place to have some water and food. Be sure to take time to enjoy this world class view as the return hike is all uphill. I didnt want to spoil the view for those yet to do this hike - but trust me its pretty good.

The uphill return is fairly easy until you reach the steep beginning section of the hike. This final section will get your heart going and is probably not enjoyable for those with "creeky" knees.  At the time of day I did this section the sun was in my eyes as I navigated the steps.

This is a very satisfying Vashon hike -  it is a little over 3 miles rounds trip (long for Vashon) and has a great payoff by ending at Fern Cove. You could do this as a one-way hike (leave from Vashon Winery and end at Fern Cove) but it would require a car-drop off near Fern Cove. As an added bonus if you do the full round-trip on a summer weekend you can enjoy some Vashon Wine after your hike.

 The Trail is manged by the Vashon Land Trust and was mostly built by Vashon Rotary, a local Boy Scout troop, a Student Conservation Association crew and other volunteers.

Basics:
Area - Shinglemill Creek and Fern Cove Nature Preserve (Vashon Island)
Trails - Shinglemill Creek (No map, but not really needed)
Length - 3.3 miles roundtrip
Duration: 90 mins ~ 2 hours (round-trip)
Trail - Dirt trails - can be muddy in spots
Bikes - No bikes allowed
View - Of Shinglemill Creek and Fern Cove
Getting There - From Seattle take the West Seattle Fauntleroy–Vashon ferry. Head south toward Vashon town. Before reaching town, turn right on SW 156 Street (Vashon Winery). Look for the gravel access road on the right (across the street from the Winery)
Fee- None, free parking
Weather - Almost all Shade
Other Info - Limited parking at the trailhead parking lot - use the nearby Park and Ride lot if needed. No real street parking available.

Whidbey Island - Ebey's Landing

Trails: Bluff Trail => Beach Trail

This is a great hike if you want a nice 2-3 hour hike with almost 100% views. This hike is detailed in one of my go-to hiking books. Its probably one of my all time favorite hikes in the Puget Sound - and makes for a great time if you are staying or camping on Whidbey.

Note - this is hike is near (but not connected to) Fort Ebey State Park and Campground. You need to drive to Ebey's Landing (5 minutes south from the campground) to access this hike. There really is no easy trail connecting the two areas.

The parking lot is fairly small and requires a Discover Pass for parking. It appears there is also free street parking just past the parking lot. The area is mainly a beach area, so you will see other folks enjoying this very nice beach. There is a rest room near the parking lot - but no water.

Just walk straight past the rest room to find the start of the trail route. You may be temped to simply walk along the beach, but trust me its worth taking the hillside Bluff Trail for some great views of the area.

The Bluff trail heads up a set of stairs up to the top of the hillside. The stairs are in "ok" shape, but be careful as you dont want to twist your ankle before you get to enjoy the views.

After climbing the stairs, you pop right up on farmland (Ebey's Prairie) with a grassy two track trail leading up toward the top of the bluff. Be sure to turn around from time to time to see the sometimes colorful farm landscape - plus on clear days you can see Mt Baker in the distance.

As the trail leads up, there is an optional side trip heading to the right that leads to the Sunnyside Cemetery. This is a side trip that adds almost 2 more miles to the time. I choose to skip it since it was such a nice clear day and the views of the Sound were outstanding.

Past this intersection you enter the Robert Y Pratt Preserve owned by the Nature Conservancy. This  is the steepest uphill section of the hike. You will see a number of folks get to the top of this ridge and turn around back to the parking lot.

The rest of the Bluff Trail is a single track narrow path, a bit over grown at the moment. As you round the bend you will begin to see Perego's Lagoon. As the hike continues, you may start to wonder how does this trail go downhill and get access to the beach - dont worry - it does, eventually.

After what seems like a fairly long time, the trail does offer a couple of paths down to the beach. One way is basically straight down, the other is a zig-zag down the hill with a couple of short-cuts and intersections. The zig-zag route looks a bit deceptive -- like it doesnt go down. Its a bit confusing, but in the end all the trails wind up down at the beach.

From the bottom of the trail to the water is mostly sand dunes - you will get sand in your shoes.

There is a trail that goes closer to the lagoon, but most folks walk along the beach side to enjoy the views and the lapping water of the Sound. Normally I hike at a fairly quick pace, but on this hike you want to take your time. Its not a long hike, but offers some solitude and great views of the Sound including Port Townsend and the Olympics. You may even see the Victoria Clipper making its way to Victoria.

I saw a couple groups of folks on the hike on a Friday afternoon - I suspect during Saturday/Sunday it might be more busy. On the weekdays its probably very empty.

After nearly 2 miles of beach walking, you reach the parking lot and the end of the hike.

Probably one of the best hikes I have done in a while - and so far the best Island/Beach hike I have ever done. If you are staying at nearby Fort Ebey Campgrounds, you can drive here in 5 minutes. It offers a better experience in some ways over the hikes within Fort Ebey.

Ebey's Landing at EveryTrail


Basics:
Area - Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (Whidbey Island - near Coupeville,Washington)
Trails - (Trail Map - not the best, better map in this hiking book)
Length - 3.7 mile loop - Two-hour moderate hike (Elevation gain in the begining of the hike, with a semi-steep decline)
Trail - Loop, dirt/beach trail, narrow in parts. Bluff trail is very sunny
Bikes - Not allowed on this hike
View - Extreme views on the Bluff trail and on the beach
Getting There - From Seattle, take the ferry from Mukilteo to Clinton. Head north on highway 525/WA 20 just past Coupeville, turn Left on Ebey Road, follow it straight toward the water. Check out the crop signs on the side of the road noting the crops currently planted
Fee- Discover Pass Required for parking

Summer Trail Work Events

Upcoming trail work parties held by the WTA this summer.

This is very rewarding work, it can be a great workout as well. If you have questions, check out the WTA Frequently Asked Questions and Trail Work Guide.

Click to	Dates	Location	Area	Free Pass	Information
Details/Join	Fri Jul 20	West Cady Ridge	Skykomish Ranger District	Yes	Wildflowers abound above broad views of the Cascades on this beautiful trail. Come lend a hand opening this trail up for summer hikers. We'll be brushing, repairing drainage structures, reworking tread and repairing some turnpike.
Details/Join	Fri Jul 20	Comet Falls Trail	Mount Rainier National Park	No	Comet Falls Trail endured such bad wash-out over the past winter that it has been closed indefinitely; now it needs your help to get it (and you) back on its feet. Come help re-open this trail for summer hikers by rebuilding tread, rock structures and turnpikes in damaged trail sections. Free camping available for weekend volunteers. We are meeting at the Longmire area of Mount Rainier National Park.
Full	Fri Jul 20	Snow Lake Trail	Snoqualmie Ranger District	Yes	I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass. This trail is situated in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and must be the most popular trail in Washington, behind only Mount Si for consistent overcrowding. The trail is in pretty good shape up to the lake, but some upgrade work remains along portions of trail near the lake.
Details/Join	Fri Jul 20	Elliott Creek Trail	Darrington Ranger District	Yes	Mountain Loop near Barlow Pass. There is work to be done on both legs of this trail, so we'll try to work about 2 miles up both directions (one leg follows an old logging road and the other follows Elliot Creek). This will be general maintenance work, including improvement to drainage and opening the trail corridor.
Details/Join	Sat-Mon Jul 21- Jul 23	Salmo Loop Trail	Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Colville National Forest	Yes	This Backcountry Response Team trip will be working within the beautiful Salmo-Priest Wilderness, the only Wilderness in the northeast part of Washington. We will be working on the Salmo Loop trail between the trailhead and the Salmo River. The work will be tread work and other general maintenance making sure that this section of trail is accessible to stock. This will be a multi-day basecamp trip where we will camp at the Salmo Loop trail head. Because of the easy access if you have only a couple of days to spare we would love to have you come out and join us for the weekend. This is a great wilderness area that has stunning views and abundant wildlife. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Details/Join	Sat-Sat Jul 21- Jul 28	Hoh Rainforest Trail - Advanced Backcountry Youth Vacation*	Olympic National Park	No	Hike deep into the heart of the rain forest to a place where giant trees dangle skirts of moss from their branches, where the Hoh River slides quietly through the forest, where you are almost guaranteed to see an elk. Here you and your fellow crew members will repair a turnpike and give the Hoh River Trail some much-needed attention. On your day off, get a taste of the magnificent Olympics by hiking in the shadow of Mount Olympus.
Details/Join	Sat Jul 21	Snow Lake Trail	Snoqualmie Ranger District	Yes	I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass. This trail is situated in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and must be the most popular trail in Washington, behind only Mount Si for consistent overcrowding. The trail is in pretty good shape up to the lake, but some upgrade work remains along portions of trail near the lake.
Details/Join	Sat Jul 21	Tubal Cain Trail/Tull Canyon Trail	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	Olympic Peninsula. This trail was built in the 1920's for access to the Tubal Cain Mine and Tull City. We'll spend the weekend keeping this historical trail in shape with a little trail maintenance (anything from brushing, creating drainage or clearing the trail of debris). You may even have the chance to view one of the many mining relics along this route that leads to the Marmot Pass Trail.
Details/Join	Sat-Sun Jul 21- Jul 22	Schreibers Meadows	Mount Baker Ranger District	Yes	Mount Baker Area. Join us for the weekend in the spectacular North Cascades near Mount Baker. You and your crew will be surrounded by panoramic views, glaciers and meadows. Camping at trailhead.
Details/Join	Sat Jul 21	West Cady Ridge	Skykomish Ranger District	Yes	Wildflowers abound above broad views of the Cascades on this beautiful trail. Come lend a hand opening this trail up for summer hikers. We'll be brushing, repairing drainage structures, reworking tread and repairing some turnpike.
Details/Join	Sat Jul 21	Comet Falls Trail	Mount Rainier National Park	No	Comet Falls Trail endured such bad wash-out over the past winter that it has been closed indefinitely; now it needs your help to get it (and you) back on its feet. Come help re-open this trail for summer hikers by rebuilding tread, rock structures and turnpikes in damaged trail sections. Free camping available for weekend volunteers. We are meeting at the Longmire area of Mount Rainier National Park.
Full	Sun-Fri Jul 22- Jul 27	North Head Trail at Cape Disappointment - Frontcountry Youth Vacation	Southwest Washington- Cape Disappointment State Park	No	Are you ready to spend a week with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean? You will walk through a colossal old growth rainforest, climb a Victorian lighthouse and stand atop the lookout used by sailors for more than a hundred years. Be a part of one of the greatest adventures of all time; get ready for a week of walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark as you work on the North Head Trail at Cape Disappointment State Park!
Details/Join	Sun Jul 22	Comet Falls Trail	Mount Rainier National Park	No	Comet Falls Trail endured such bad wash-out over the past winter that it has been closed indefinitely; now it needs your help to get it (and you) back on its feet. Come help re-open this trail for summer hikers by rebuilding tread, rock structures and turnpikes in damaged trail sections. Free camping available for weekend volunteers. We are meeting at the Longmire area of Mount Rainier National Park.
Details/Join	Sun Jul 22	Tubal Cain Trail/Tull Canyon Trail	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	Olympic Peninsula. This trail was built in the 1920's for access to the Tubal Cain Mine and Tull City. We'll spend the weekend keeping this historical trail in shape with a little trail maintenance (anything from brushing, creating drainage or clearing the trail of debris). You may even have the chance to view one of the many mining relics along this route that leads to the Marmot Pass Trail.
Details/Join	Tue Jul 24	Peabody Creek Trail - Olympics	Olympic National Park	No	Olympic National Park. An easy trail to get to from Hwy 101, it begins at the Olympic Park Visitors Center and gently leads into the foothills. We'll be improving a switchback and repairing steps on the Peabody Trail.
Details/Join	Tue Jul 24	Eight-Mile Trail	Darrington Ranger District	Yes	Surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, working near this backcountry lake will make you feel like it's summer at last. This trail, which suffered forest fires in the 1990s, needs a little brushing and tread work to open it up to summer hikers.
Details/Join	Wed-Sun Jul 25- Jul 29	Devil's Dome Log-out Loop	Methow Valley Ranger District - Pasayten Wilderness	Yes	This is a 26 mile backpacking trip starting with a boat ride on Ross Lake to Devils Junction camp. From the landing it will be ll miles to Devils Pass on the Devils Dome trail and then another 15 miles through Devils and McMillan Parks on the Jackita Ridge trail (738) to the Canyon Creek trailhead. The route encircles spectacular Jack Mountain, “King of the Skagit”. This will be a log out trip with camp moving as the sawyers make there way along the route. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Details/Join	Wed-Sun Jul 25- Jul 29	Colonel Bob Trail	Pacific Ranger District	Yes	The Colonel Bob trail is the main trail within the pocket wilderness of the same name on the south side of the Olympic Mountains. This is a land of magnificent trees and fierce winter storms. This combination had created a big problem with a huge blowdown that completely blocked the trail. This trail was placed on Washington Trails most endangered trails list in 2008. We were here last season helping the Forest Service to reopen this trail by logging out the downed trees and retreading the trail where it had been torn apart. This is a great opportunity to continue to restore this trail. For this trip we will be accessing the Colonel Bob trail from the Quinault side and staying at a camp about 3 miles up the trail. We will be restoring tread, rebuilding a ford, fixing a small bridge, widening the trail corridor with crosscut saws and brushing between mile mark 3 and 4 on the Colonel Bob trail. Just a great trip in a great wilderness area. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Details/Join	Wed Jul 25	Eight-Mile Trail	Darrington Ranger District	Yes	Surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, working near this backcountry lake will make you feel like it's summer at last. This trail, which suffered forest fires in the 1990s, needs a little brushing and tread work to open it up to summer hikers.
Details/Join	Thu-Sun Jul 26- Jul 29	Welcome Pass - High Divide	Mt. Baker Ranger District	Yes	The Welcome Pass trail is short, sweet and steep, gaining 2800 feet of elevation in 2.5 miles and culminating in spectacular views of Mt. Baker, Shuksan and other surrounding peaks including Goat, Church, and Ruth where it intersects with the High Divide trail. We will be camping at Welcome Pass in an alpine setting and working along the High Divide trail. We will concentrate mainly on tread restoration along the eastern end of the trail which receives less maintenance then the western end near Excelsior Peak. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Details/Join	Thu-Sun Jul 26- Jul 29	Kaleetan Lake Trail	Snoqualmie Ranger District	Yes	This is one of the most remote trails on the North Bend Ranger District's section of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The trail begins at beautiful Lower Tuscohatchie Lake where the crew will be camped and traverses above the Pratt River valley for 5 miles to Kaleetan Lake. Kaleetan Lake is nestled below the imposing cliffs of Kaleetam Peak which is a very popular climbing destination. The work will include a lot of general maintenance on this trail including tread repair, brushing and drainage work. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Details/Join	Thu Jul 26	Eight-Mile Trail	Darrington Ranger District	Yes	Surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, working near this backcountry lake will make you feel like it's summer at last. This trail, which suffered forest fires in the 1990s, needs a little brushing and tread work to open it up to summer hikers.
Details/Join	Thu Jul 26	Slab Camp Trail	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	Olympic Peninsula. From Slab Campground there are two trails, one leading to Deer Ridge and the other descends down to the Gray Wolf River, connecting with the Gray Wolf Trail. We'll spend the day working on clearing the Slab Camp Trail of downed logs and debris.
Details/Join	Thu Jul 26	Cape Horn Trail	Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area	Yes	The peregrine falcon closure lifts on the 15th opening up the full loop to hiking. That means volunteers can also get in and continue construction on the reroute that will move the trail off of sensitive habitat and decrease the trail's grade to a reasonable, yet still steep! pitch as it descends to the lower cliff band.
Details/Join	Fri-Mon Jul 27- Jul 30	Quartz Creek Trail	Mt St Helens National Monument	Yes	Calling all cross-cut sawyers! This first of three trips will aim to log out as much of this 10 mile trail as possible. The Quartz Creek Trail is an entryway to the heart of the Dark Divide Roadless Area located midway between St. Helens and Mt. Adams. Ascending a steep-walled valley of ancient old-growth, it is one of the best low elevation backpacking trips in the region. But an abundance of blow down blocks the trail and a backlog of brushing and treadwork await an energetic volunteer crew. This is year 2 of a 3 year effort to restore the trail. This is a Backcountry Response Team trip
Details/Join	Fri Jul 27	Cougar Mountain - AA Peak Trail	King County Parks	No	Come help improve this beautiful local trail! We'll work on clearing brush from the trail corridor and installing proper drainage systems.
Details/Join	Fri Jul 27	Comet Falls Trail	Mount Rainier National Park	No	Comet Falls Trail endured such bad wash-out over the past winter that it has been closed indefinitely; now it needs your help to get it (and you) back on its feet. Come help re-open this trail for summer hikers by rebuilding tread, rock structures and turnpikes in damaged trail sections. Free camping available for weekend volunteers. We are meeting at the Longmire area of Mount Rainier National Park.
Details/Join	Fri Jul 27	Tunnel Creek Trail	Skykomish Ranger District	Yes	Hwy 2 near Skykomish. The elevation gain is continual on this hike. At 1.6 miles, the trail meets the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail near Hope Lake. We'll work on cutting back brush, fixing drainage issues and replacing (or removing) decrepit puncheon.
Full	Sat-Sat Jul 28- Aug 04	Bean Creek Basin Trail	Cle Elum Ranger District	Yes	Do you want to really make a difference for wild places? Then come help WTA move this trail out of the meadow and onto a slope to protect the ecosystem of this beautiful meadow near Mount Stuart. At this tucked-away camp in a basin surrounded by shooting star flowers (and also regular shooting stars), you will accomplish some critical work in a magical setting.
Details/Join	Sat-Sat Jul 28- Aug 04	PCT at Pear Lake	Wenatchee River Ranger District	Yes	Peaches and Pears in a high alpine wilderness? That’s right; here you’ll find Peach Lake, Pear Lake, a garden of wildflowers and an easy climb up Fortune Mountain. You’ll work on the Pacific Crest Trail, going north from Pear Lake, with the potential for meeting through-hikers. While the hike in is a bit tough, the destination is worth the perspiration you will have left on the trail. Take a refreshing dip in one of the nearby ponds and lakes and scramble back over the heather to your camp site. SPACES REMAINING:4
Details/Join	Sat Jul 28	Slab Camp Trail	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	Olympic Peninsula. From Slab Campground there are two trails, one leading to Deer Ridge and the other descends down to the Gray Wolf River, connecting with the Gray Wolf Trail. We'll spend the day working on clearing the Slab Camp Trail of downed logs and debris.
Details/Join	Sat Jul 28	Tunnel Creek Trail	Skykomish Ranger District	Yes	Hwy 2 near Skykomish. The elevation gain is continual on this hike. At 1.6 miles, the trail meets the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail near Hope Lake. We'll work on cutting back brush, fixing drainage issues and replacing (or removing) decrepit puncheon.
Details/Join	Sat Jul 28	Comet Falls Trail	Mount Rainier National Park	No	Comet Falls Trail endured such bad wash-out over the past winter that it has been closed indefinitely; now it needs your help to get it (and you) back on its feet. Come help re-open this trail for summer hikers by rebuilding tread, rock structures and turnpikes in damaged trail sections. Free camping available for weekend volunteers. We are meeting at the Longmire area of Mount Rainier National Park.
Details/Join	Sat Jul 28	Cougar Mountain - Conservation Futures Tax Program's 30-year anniversary!	King County Parks	No	Come celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the Conservation Futures Tax program by doing some annual maintenance at this classic King County trail! Over the years, this program has helped fund the acquisition of over 111,000 acres of public open space in King County. This work party will run from 9-1.
Details/Join	Sat Jul 28	Cape Horn Trail	Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area	Yes	The falcon nesting closure ends July 15th opening up the full loop for hiking. As well WTA crews will resume work on the lower segment constructing an extensive reroute to move the trail off of sensitive habitat and to create a more sustainable grade.
Details/Join	Sun-Fri Jul 29- Aug 03	Big Four Ice Caves Trail - Frontcountry Youth Vacation	Darrington Ranger District	Yes	Work for a week on the trail leading to this famed natural phenomenon: piles of snow hollowed out by water and wind until they resemble caves. One of the most popular destinations in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Forest Service district, this trail is in constant need of attention—and you will help keep it accessible for visitors this year. You’ll camp for the week in the Beaver Creek Campground, on the banks of the Stillaquamish River.
Details/Join	Sun-Fri Jul 29- Aug 03	West Fork Humptulips Trails - Backcounty Youth Vacation	Pacific Ranger District	Yes	This is only WTA’s second trip to this site on the Olympic Peninsula, close to the coast. Its humorous name allegedly comes from a Native American language and means “hard to pole”—a phrase that refers to its location on the shallow Humptulips River. Camped amidst huge old-growth trees in the rainforest valley, you and your crew will work on various construction projects, including replacing a puncheon.
Details/Join	Sun Jul 29	Slab Camp Trail	Hood Canal Ranger District	Yes	Olympic Peninsula. From Slab Campground there are two trails, one leading to Deer Ridge and the other descends down to the Gray Wolf River, connecting with the Gray Wolf Trail. We'll spend the day working on clearing the Slab Camp Trail of downed logs and debris.
Details/Join	Sun Jul 29	Comet Falls Trail	Mount Rainier National Park	No	Comet Falls Trail endured such bad wash-out over the past winter that it has been closed indefinitely; now it needs your help to get it (and you) back on its feet. Come help re-open this trail for summer hikers by rebuilding tread, rock structures and turnpikes in damaged trail sections. Free camping available for weekend volunteers. We are meeting at the Longmire area of Mount Rainier National Park.
Details/Join	Tue Jul 31	Pinnacle Lake Trail	Darrington Ranger District	Yes	Another great trip on the Mountain Loop Highway near Verlot. We will be working to improve the very popular Pinnacle Lake trail. This will include some annual maintenance, tread restoration and drainage improvement. This trail needs and deserves all the help we can give it, so come out and join us for a day or two.
Details/Join	Wed Aug 01	Pinnacle Lake Trail	Darrington Ranger District	Yes	Another great trip on the Mountain Loop Highway near Verlot. We will be working to improve the very popular Pinnacle Lake trail. This will include some annual maintenance, tread restoration and drainage improvement. This trail needs and deserves all the help we can give it, so come out and join us for a day or two.