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Poet Ridge to Poe Mountain

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Poet Ridge to Poe Mountain by Andy Dappen Escape. Whether it’s the heat flooding over the Central Washington lowlands in summer, or the summer smoke chocking the Columbia Valley shrub steppe, or some other form of summertime blahs that has... Read More...

North Cascade Traverses

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Joe Catellani, a Seattle-based climber and friend, sent the following email with the subject line ‘North Cascades Traverse Book’. The email read, “My Bellingham buddy, Bob, self-published this book. Incredible photos. Could be a great inspiration for you to do... Read More...

Fir Mountain

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This is a fairly primitive trail (narrow, little signage, a bit brushy) that climbs steeply up the fall line to a beautiful 360-degree overlook that was once the site of lookout (now removed). The trail receives little use but deserves... Read More...

Virginia Lilly Loop

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A high, undulating trail with changing views of surrounding hills whose south sides are carpeted by grasses and wildflowers and whose north sides are heavily wooded with Douglas firs, ponderosas, and Western larches (tamaracks).  The trail is named after Virginia... Read More...

Rainy Lake

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This short hike along a paved trail is great for stretching the legs when traveling along Highway 20. The forest you travel through is old and stately and the lake itself is rimmed by cliffs and high peaks. If you... Read More...

Salt Hill Surprise

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Salt Hill Surprise This double-track road system – suited to walking, trail running, and mountain biking – is a huge surprise. The road splits off of the Soap Lake Road about a mile north of Soap Lake and gives a... Read More...

Lewis Butte

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These are not only some of the closest trails to the Western-themed hub of Winthrop, they are also among the least traveled. Given their proximity to town, think about saddling up the trusty steed (the two-wheeled variety) and getten’ your... Read More...

Copper Glance Lake

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Tucked in a rocky hollow on Isabella Ridge is emerald-green Copper Glance Lake. What the tarn lacks in size it makes up for with impressive granite cliffs, lush meadows, plenty of hungry cutthroat cruising the waters, and a tough buy-in... Read More...

Goat Peak Lookout

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Attractions. The car does most of the work – which makes short, sweet work of this hike to a 7,000-foot viewpoint with a commanding view of the Methow Valley below and the North Cascades on the horizon. On top of... Read More...

Cutthroat Lake & Cutthroat Pass

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  These hikes (rides) in the northeast portion of the Cascade Loop drive are west of Mazama along Highway 20. The trail to Cutthroat Lake, a lake rimmed by cliffs and high mountains, follows the gentle grade of Cutthroat Creek.... Read More...

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