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Hiking the South Fork Levee Trail near Rattlesnake Mountain and Rattlesnake Lake https://onehikeaweek.com/trips/

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Sheep Gap Mountain North Peak is a stunning summit south of Mountain Loop Highway, visible from the popular Gothic Basin area.

Sheep Gap Mountain North Peak by Gothic Basin via Weden Creek Trail / 山羊缺口

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Monday in the Alpine flow.

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Hall Point + Olallie Knob by Truck Summit via Change Creek Trail / 霍爾高點

Hall Point is a popular rocky outcrop near Truck Summit, a go-to spot for hikers chasing rewarding views. The unofficial but well-traveled trail branches off the Palouse to Cascades Trail,1 climbing the ridge that separates Hall Creek and Change Creek. Notably, this direct path was likely forged by climbers and scramblers seeking a more efficient approach into the greater Mount Washington…

Hall Point + Olallie Knob by Truck Summit via Change Creek Trail / 霍爾高點

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Tatoosh Range Traverse by Unicorn Peak via Reflection Lakes / 塔圖什

Tatoosh Range Traverse highlights a stunning east-west running ridge along the southern edge of Mount Rainier National Park, including peaks like Unicorn and Eagle. Visible from the Paradise area,1 the region was historically significant to the Taidnapam (Upper Cowlitz) people, who used the high ridges for hunting and gathering.2 Tatoosh itself means “breast” in the Chinook language, reportedly…

Tatoosh Range Traverse by Unicorn Peak via Reflection Lakes / 塔圖什

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Tomyhoi Peak and Yellow Aster Butte by Mount Larrabee / 托米霍伊

Tomyhoi Peak rises in the Mount Baker Wilderness near the Canadian border, west of Mount Larrabee. The nearby Yellow Aster Butte, with its sweeping wildflower meadows and quiet alpine benches, offers a softer counterpart to Tomyhoi’s rocky summit. While the origin of “Tomyhoi” is uncertain, it may stem from early exploration in the region or indigenous languages.1 Together, the two peaks form one…

Tomyhoi Peak and Yellow Aster Butte by Mount Larrabee / 托米霍伊

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Rampart Ridge Southeast Peak by Dungeon Peak via Lake Lillian Trail / 壁壘峯

Rampart Ridge Southeast Peak is part of a long, craggy ridgeline in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Situated above Lake Lillian, the peak is just northeast of Keechelus Lake near prominent features such as Alta Mountain and Dungeon Peak. “Rampart Ridge,” suggested by The Mountaineers Club, which describes its fortress-like appearance, with dramatic cliffs and gentle eastern meadows.1 Continue…

Rampart Ridge Southeast Peak by Dungeon Peak via Lake Lillian Trail / 壁壘峯

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Bismarck Peak by Mount Aix on Nelson Ridge via Pear Butte Trail / 俾斯麥峯

Bismarck Peak rises prominently along Nelson Ridge inside the William O. Douglas Wilderness. It lies south of Mount Aix, the highest point in the region1, and shares the rugged ridgetop with Rattlesnake Peaks to the east. Meanwhile, wilderness itself was named after U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas2, an advocate for preserving the area’s natural beauty. Bismarck Peak above the west…

Bismarck Peak by Mount Aix on Nelson Ridge via Pear Butte Trail / 俾斯麥峯

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Rumble Mountain by Big Muffin via Stampede Pass / 大瑪芬

Rumble Mountain rises south of Cedar Notch, the source of the South Fork Cedar River, near Big Muffin. While it is a lesser-known destination in the South Cascades, the peak offers a uniquely rewarding experience for those exploring near Stampede Pass. It also provides a quiet getaway with the promise of solitude and surprising views. Rumble Mountain beyond the forested ridgetop See more trip…

Rumble Mountain by Big Muffin via Stampede Pass / 大瑪芬

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Big Muffin is a prominent peak in Washington's South Cascades, located near Meadow Mountain and Dandy Peak. It shares an eastern saddle, where the famous Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) winds through the landscape, with the neighboring Little Muffin. Nearby, nestled in the northwest foothills, Stirrup Lake offers serene surroundings and hosts a healthy population of Eastern Brook Trout.

Big Muffin by Meadow Mountain and Dandy Peak via PCT / 大瑪芬

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Bearpaw Butte, situated near Snowshoe Butte by Tacoma Pass, overlooks the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in the South Cascades. The nearby, historic Stampede Pass railroad tunnel, completed in 1888, was a vital connection between Puget Sound and the eastern part of the state. Interestingly, the pass name reportedly originated from an incident where workers fled their camp en masse.

Bearpaw Butte by Snowshoe Butte via Tacoma Pass / 熊掌孤峯

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Evergreen Mountain by Sunrise Mountain via Beckler River / 長青山

Evergreen Mountain, crowned by a historic L-4 fire lookout built in 1935,1 rises near Sunrise Mountain in the Wild Sky Wilderness. Notably, the lookout survived a fire in 1967, inadvertently started by loggers and burned to within several hundred feet of the structure. 2 After being decommissioned in the early 1980s, the lookout was restored by dedicated volunteers in the 1990s and placed on the…

Evergreen Mountain by Sunrise Mountain via Beckler River / 長青山

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Grotto Mountain by Baring Mountain via Beckler River Road / 石窟山

Grotto Mountain, a rugged peak east of the more famous Baring Mountain, rises high above the South Fork Skykomish River in the Wild Sky Wilderness. Its name originates from the deep gorges and ravines, which inspired early visitors who saw a resemblance to a cave. More recently, its southern aspect has been dramatically altered by the 2022 Bolt Creek Fire, changing the very nature of the…

Grotto Mountain by Baring Mountain via Beckler River Road / 石窟山

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West Tiger Mountain via Preston Trail + Bootleg Trail / 西虎山

West Tiger Mountain via Preston Trail leads to the area’s top hiking destination within the state forest. It is situated between Squak Mountain on the west and Rattlesnake Mountain to the east. Moreover, many of the trails that exist on the mountain today follow the paths of old railroad grades from the logging days.1 West Tiger Mountain via Preston Trail toward a misty summit See more trip…

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Monte Cristo Peak by Kyes Peak and Cadet Peak via Barlow Pass / 基督山

Monte Cristo Peak, together with Columbia Peak and Kyes Peak, form the dramatic Columbia Glacier deep in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness. The peak is named after the historic mining town of Monte Cristo1, which saw a boom in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Although “Monte Cristo” is Italian for “Mountain of Christ,” the town’s name was likely inspired by2 the popular novel “The Count of…

Monte Cristo Peak by Kyes Peak and Cadet Peak via Barlow Pass / 基督山

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Big Four Mountain by Hall Peak via Mountain Loop Highway / 大四山

Big Four Mountain, near Hall Peak, rises above the Mountain Loop Highway, famous for its ice caves. The mountain’s name1 is thought to originate from either a distinct number 4 shape visible on the east face or from four brothers who prospected in the area. The Big Four Inn,2 built in 1921, once stood at its base until it was tragically destroyed by fire in 1949.3 Big Four Mountain summit ridge…

Big Four Mountain by Hall Peak via Mountain Loop Highway / 大四山

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Liberty Mountain by Three Fingers via Green Mountain / 自由山

Liberty Mountain, situated just over two miles south of the iconic Three Fingers, rises in the Boulder River Wilderness. Sitting near Mountain Loop Highway, this hard-to-reach vantage point often catches the attention of obscure peak seekers. Additionally, the mountain’s name is a legacy of the old miners who worked in the nearby Silverton area. The west flank of Liberty Mountain above Canyon…

Liberty Mountain by Three Fingers via Green Mountain / 自由山