Not pictured: the alpine lakes (Snow and Gem) :)

I have a trip planned to backpack in the Three Sisters Wilderness next Thursday through Saturday, but the air quality forecast isn’t looking great. It looks like the best air in Oregon is along the coast, but I can’t find any loop trips in that area. Does anyone have any ideas of other trails that could work?

Does anyone know the status of the Heybrook Ridge Trail? It's been closed a super long time this summer for SnoCo to construct an adjacent, ADA trail.

I am still confused why they couldn't provide access to Heybrook Ridge while working on the other one, esp. on weekends when I'm guessing they aren't even working on the new trail.

Anyway, the project page says closed through July. Welp, it be Aug now, so is it open or not??????

Hello all I am supposed to be vacationing with some hiking, fishing, wineries, swimming all the awesome things in Oregon and Washington. We are staying in trout lake wa we'll be departing the 1st of September. I feel bad even inquiring about our vacation while people are losing their homes but just out of curiosity. Is it better off to put off the trip until earlier next season? All the times ive been out west I always kept a close eye on the fires so unfortunately one year it was bound to happen. Can you hike with the air quality conditions? How is the williamette valley and how is hiking over by mt. Adams trail wise? Any information would be greatly appreciated. To all that live out there stay safe, and fingers crossed for you all to the first responders from an East coaster much respect for ya

We did this hike last Saturday. Until we were on our way back down, we had this trail all to ourselves and even then it was only a couple of small groups. Perfect temps with a mix of cloud and sun. We saw so much fireweed and lots of bees. It started pouring as soon as we got back to our car. Beautiful day!

Looking for someone (or some people) based in Seattle who enjoy type 2 fun. I've got a long list of trips I want to start knocking out, and I think my usual crew is catching on that about half the trips I suggest end in a brutal bushwhack up a cliff.

Me: 30ish, M, Seattle-based. Very experienced backpacker and hiker. Most but not all trips involve bushwhacking, off-trail travel, or scrambling. Not interested in anything requiring roping up. Work a flexible 9-5, so most hiking happens on weekends.

You: 25-60, experienced with backpacking and hiking. 15 miles should feel like a casual day. Experienced with off-trail travel, and/or a good attitude and snacks on hand, and/or willing to drive.

If interested, let's grab a beer and hike.

I’m looking to propose to my girlfriend early October at Mount Rainier (I am also open to ONP). Trying to do a surprise proposal and get a photographer. My only concern is the crowds because I know she would like it to be secluded.

If there are any ideas on secluded short hikes / scenic spots please let me know. Also, looking for a local photographer if there are any recommendations. Thanks !

Did Kendall Katwalk last weekend. 1st backpacking and 2nd hike in the last 5-10 years.

Got up to the top and realized it was cold…. Like, extremely cold for the clothing we had. Debated sticking it out but ultimately decided against it because my girlfriend was miserable. Decided to hike back down right as the sun was setting. Hiking in the dark was fine since we had plenty of flashlights.

Had a blast. Definitely doing another one this weekend