28 Things to do near Rainier East Area
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Dawson Park
Cle Elum, Washington
14.1 miles NEPlays around and across a small park using surrounding woods and hills — tell the gate guard you're heading to the disc golf course and they'll wave you through.
Disc Golf
Hanson Ponds Disc Golf Course
Cle Elum, Washington
14.7 miles NEA disc golf course along the Yakima River in Cle Elum with water coming into play on a couple of holes — a scenic free round in central Washington.
Disc Golf
Taneum Creek
Thorp, Washington
16.3 miles EA popular swimming hole with a deep front pool and a wide, shallow play area directly above and across the creek — a great combo for mixed groups of swimmers.
Swim
Crystal Mountain - Base Disc Golf Course
Enumclaw, Washington
16.4 miles WA seasonal mountain disc golf course winding up and down beginner ski slopes, with occasional winds, great alpine hiking nearby, and après-disc drinks at the Snorting Elk Cellar.
Disc Golf
FHYR Disc Golf Course
Naches, Washington
18.9 miles SEA private foothills disc golf course in the Yakima foothills near Naches — by appointment only, on school grounds, with camping available nearby at Eagle Rock Resort.
Disc Golf
Green River Area
Ronald, Washington
20.0 miles NWSeveral informal swimming spots in the Upper Green River east of Seattle and North Bend — a casual and scenic escape with clothing sometimes optional.
Swim
Teanaway River
Cle Elum, Washington
22.4 miles NESwim near Cle Elum, Washington
Swim
French Cabin Creek
Ronald, Washington
22.9 miles NTwo cold, clear swimming spots in a National Forest creek on either side of a bridge near Ronald, Washington — clothing may be optional.
Swim
Skyscraper Mountain Trail
Ashford, Washington
26.6 miles WA gorgeous day hike to 7,078-foot Skyscraper Mountain in Mount Rainier NP, with unobstructed Cascade Range views, Moraine Peak vistas, and Mystic Lake sightings from the summit.
Hike
Ellensberg Disc Golf Course
Ellensburg, Washington
27.8 miles EAn isolated recreational course on rocky river-bottom land near I-90 at Irene Rinehart Park — no formal tees or signs; bring the map for navigation.
Disc Golf
Mount Rainer
Ashford, Washington
29.5 miles WThe most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S. at 14,410 feet — an active volcano with six major rivers, subalpine wildflower meadows, ancient forest, and abundant wildlife.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Granite Mountain
North Bend, Washington
30.1 miles NWA steep, rewarding hike up Granite Mountain gaining about 1,000 feet per mile, with panoramic summit views of Mount Rainier, Mount Stewart, and the Teanaway — best tackled after the snow melts.
Backpack, Hike
Cowlitz River
Randle, Washington
32.8 miles SWA wide, deep, slow-moving stretch of the Cowlitz River near Mt. Rainier — secluded and known mostly to locals, with room to camp, kayak, and hike along the bank.
Swim
island lake
North Bend, Washington
32.9 miles NWA quieter alternative to the crowded Snoqualmie Pass hikes — shed the weekend throngs who turn back at Talapus or Olallie Lake and discover Island Lake in western Washington.
Camp, Hike, Swim 7.0 mi
Goldmyer Hot Springs Trail
North Bend, Washington
33.8 miles NA strenuous 4.5-mile-each-way hike through lush forest to the remote Goldmyer Hot Springs — camping and soaking available by reservation and fee at the springs.
Hike, Hot Springs 1.5 mi
Twin Falls Trail
North Bend, Washington
38.5 miles NWA peaceful 3-mile river hike near North Bend that arrives at a beautiful waterfall viewpoint bridge at the halfway point, open rain or shine with easy access for all ages.
Hike 5.4 mi
Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trail
North Bend, Washington
40.2 miles NWCLOSED. Closed due to landslide activity.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Wide Hollow Creek Disc Golf Course
Yakima, Washington
41.1 miles SEA challenging course in a beautiful park blending trees and open fairways, with mandos, OB lines, and Blue Bentley baskets on gravel-and-sand tee pads.
Disc Golf
Rock Island
Leavenworth, Washington
41.6 miles NSwim near Leavenworth, Washington
Swim
Snoqualmie River Area
Leavenworth, Washington
43.3 miles NWScenic Snoqualmie River swimming areas are best visited in late summer when currents slow — strong currents have caused drownings at other times of year.
Swim
