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A majestic, snow-capped mountain peak rises under a soft pink and orange sunrise sky. Rugged terrain with patches of snow and rock mingles with dark green forests at the base, offering scenic side quests for those exploring the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington.

Pacific Crest Trail Side Quests: Washington

ByMac October 24, 2023October 23, 2023

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Pacific Crest Trail side quests are objectives PCT hikers can choose to accomplish during their hikes, but that don’t need to be completed to finish…

A snow-capped mountain under a partly cloudy sky rises majestically, encircled by evergreen trees with the Wonderland Trail weaving through the serene meadow in the foreground.

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Wonderland Trail Backpacking Guide

ByMac October 14, 2019February 16, 2025

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Reading Time: 19 minutes

The Wonderland Trail is a 93-mile (150 km) circuit located in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park with over 23,000 ft / 7,090 m of elevation…

A rugged dirt path winds up a grassy hillside, surrounded by lush green vegetation common in Washington. In the background, a snow-capped mountain rises majestically under the clear blue sky.

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Best Section Hikes of the PCT: Washington

ByMac December 9, 2015April 26, 2024

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Reading Time: 13 minutes

After Northern California and Oregon, both of which are found generally disappointing or unappealing by large swaths of Pacific Crest Trail hikers, we reach a…

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Pacific Crest Trail Side Quests: Washington

Wonderland Trail Backpacking Guide

Best Section Hikes of the PCT: Washington

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