cascade pass, 7.4 mi moderate out and back: http://alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/cascade-pass-trail
At Cascade Pass, the wow factor far exceeds the “ow” factor – perhaps no other trail in the state delivers as much reward for the effort. From the high peaks on either side of the pass, verdant meadows curve down to a saddle that offers sweeping views of nearby valleys, glaciers, mountains, and passing wildlife. Sedately climbing a little less than 1,800 feet in 3.6 miles, it is the perfect hike to show new hikers the extraordinary places their feet can take them.
The epic scenery begins before you even hit the trail. The unpaved section of Cascade River Road skirts massive old growth trees on the way to the circular parking lot tucked underneath Johannesburg Mountain, towering more than 4,000 feet overhead. - http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/cascade-pass
the trailhead for cascade pass trail is right next to johannesburg campground, which is 2.5 hours from Anacortes, WA
Driving Directions
Drive Hwy 20 to the little town of Marblemount. Keep going straight when 20 turns left and you will be on Cascade River Road. Drive the 23 miles to the end. You will follow the Cascade River the whole way; it takes nearly an hour on Cascade River Road.
Thornton Lake Trail, 5.2 mi one way moderately strenuous: http://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/thornton-lake-trail.htm
Maple Pass Loop 7 miles loop, 2000 ft elevation gain (and loss).
9. Maple Pass Loop (North Cascades) Start: Rainy Pass trailhead on North Cascades Highway (map) Length: 7.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate Perhaps the most stunning day hike in the North Cascades, and even all of Washington, is the Maple Pass Loop off the North Cascades Highway. We should start by mentioning that with driving, this hike makes for a very long day. It’s approximately three hours (of incredibly beautiful scenery) to the trailhead, and the hike itself is another 7.2 miles. But this is all attainable in a day and we think it’s well worth it. If you’re up for more of an adventure, you can camp in one of the public campgrounds in the Methow Valley before or after, which makes for a great one-night trip from Seattle. - See more at: http://www.switchbacktravel.com/great-day-hikes-near-seattle#sthash.dIO447fj.dpuf "Not to be missed is the Maple Pass Loop, a seven-mile roundtrip hike that leads to forests, wildflowers, lakes, ridgetops, a huge waterfall and spectacular views. Families can walk just a portion of the loop to enjoy this delightful trail." http://www.minitime.com/Maple_Pass_Loop-North_Cascades_National_Park-Washington-attraction
Second Burroughs Mountain, 5.5 miles round trip, 1,400-foot elevation gain; Easy Mt. Rainer http://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/5-great-day-hikes-around-mount-rainier/ The mountain views from any point on this trail are superb and Burroughs Mountain offers possibly the finest, most accessible tundra in the Cascades. http://alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/burroughs-mountain-loop-trail
Hoh River Trail in Olympic National Forest. Is 17 mi if you do the whole thing, but if you only go 3.1 mi in and 3.1 mi back you get to One Square Inch of Silence. Is a rain forest, gets up to 14 feet of rain per year.
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