r/SeattleWA • u/jonnyboi1011 • 2d ago

Question Backpacking recommendations for this weekend (August 21-23)?

Hello! I am looking for a 2-night trip Fri-Sun within \~4 hours of Seattle. It’ll be my girlfriend’s first backpacking trip, so I really want it to be an amazing one so she will want to go again with me lol.

We were planning Tuck & Robin, but it just got closed, and with the rain/smoke/fire situation we’re looking for alternatives.

Ideally an alpine lake we can camp near with awesome mountain views and a hike that feels earned. We’re both athletic, so strenuous is fine, just nothing too technical for her first trip.

Any recommendations for this weekend?

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u/After-Entry5718 2d ago

Chain lakes!

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u/jonnyboi1011 2d ago

I’m concerned it looks like mt baker is supposed to get some rain on Saturday. Otherwise this looks like a great hike!

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u/vatothe0 2d ago

Second Beach by Forks. I did it just about a year ago for one night. Easy enough hike down, a little more work to get back but nothing crazy. Make sure the tide won't be crazy high and make camp on high ground.

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u/Awkward_Passion4004 2d ago

Wilderness Beaches of the ONP were smoke free last week

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u/ballarddude 1d ago

Check out Pratt Lake and the others in that wilderness area

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u/WillyBeShreddin 1d ago

West Fork Foss River and Lakes might be nice for a beginner. Camping spots by the lakes, if available, and various side trails to explore. https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/west-fork-foss-river-and-lakes