WEEKEND ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Weekend in Seattle, Outdoors Version
DAY 1
Day one from Seattle sets the tone with a push into Olympic National Park’s diverse terrain. Head to Hurricane Hill for sweeping alpine vistas, or hike the lush Hoh River Trail out to 5 Mile Island through old-growth rainforest.
For a coastal alternative, explore Hole-in-the-Wall, timing the tides to reach this dramatic sea arch along rugged shoreline.
Hurricane Hill
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Hoh River Trail - 5 Mile Island
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Hole-in-the-Wall
DAY 2
Day two centers on the alpine terrain of Mount Rainier National Park, with routes that showcase the mountain from different angles. Take on the iconic Skyline Loop Trail for sweeping glacier views and wildflower meadows, or opt for the quieter stretch from Nickel Creek Trailhead to Cougar Rock Campground through forest and river corridors. For a shorter but punchy climb, hike to Comet Falls and continue up to Mildred Point for dramatic views of the falls and surrounding peaks.
Skyline Loop Trail
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Nickel Creek to Cougar Rock
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Mildred Point and Comet Falls
DAY 3
Day three closes the trip in Mount Rainier National Park with one final vantage point above it all. Head to High Rock Lookout for a dramatic perch on sheer cliffs, or hike to Tolmie Peak for classic reflections over Eunice Lake. For a high-elevation alternative, Mount Fremont Lookout delivers expansive views of Rainier and the surrounding Cascades to cap the trip.
High Rock Lookout
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Tolmie Peak
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Mount Fremont Lookout