6 Beautiful Backpacking Loop Trails in the Pacific Northwest
Looking for the perfect PNW backpacking route? These gorgeous loop trails offer easy logistics and epic hiking in Oregon and Washington.
Short Backpacking Trips
Timberline Trail: Guide to Backpacking Around Mt. Hood
The Timberline Trail is a classic loop hike around dramatic Mt. Hood with easy access from Portland. Here’s how to backpack it.
Backpacking Guide: Southern Eagle Cap Wilderness Loop
Explore a less-traveled area of Eagle Cap Wilderness on this rugged and scenic backpacking loop in the Wallowa Mountains.
Loowit Trail: Guide to Backpacking Around Mount St. Helens
Here’s how to backpack the Loowit Trail, a unique and challenging loop around volcanic Mount St. Helens in Washington state.
Broken Top Loop Backpacking Guide (Three Sisters Wilderness, OR)
Broken Top Loop is a dramatic and varied 22 mile backpacking route through Three Sisters Wilderness, west of Bend. Here’s a guide to logistics, campsites, and what to expect.
Devil’s Dome Loop Backpacking Guide (North Cascades, WA)
Route and logistics guide to Devil’s Dome Loop, a dramatic 40ish mile backpacking route in the North Cascades. The views are heavenly, but the devil is in the 5000+ foot climb…
North Coast Ridge to Cone Peak: Epic Ventana Wilderness Ridge Hike
If you’ve already hiked to Cone Peak in the Ventana Wilderness and want something bigger, this burly multi-day trek along North Coast Ridge might be just the thing.
Cone Peak Hiking Guide: From Sea to Sky Near Big Sur
Hiking Cone Peak might be the most spectacular thing you can do in the Big Sur area, and that’s saying a lot. Here’s a detailed guide to four different Cone Peak hiking routes.
Mineral King Loop: Four Gorgeous Backpacking Routes (With Maps)
Mineral King Loop refers to several amazing and lesser-known backpacking routes in Sequoia National Park. Here’s a trail guide to four possible Mineral King hikes.
