Hiking & Stewardship in Olympia
Guided walks, group hikes, and volunteer trail days.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification Day Hikes & Backpacking
TMThe Mountaineers — Olympia Branch
Year-round branch hikes & trips — see activity calendar
📍 Rotating Olympic/Cascade trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Volunteer-led day hikes, the Conditioning Hiking Series, family hikes, and backpacking trips of all difficulties.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification Snowshoe Trips
TMThe Mountaineers — Olympia Branch
Winter snowshoe course & trips — see activity calendar
📍 Rotating Rainier/White Pass-area trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
Hiking✓ Verified 2026-06-25 Second Saturdays at Bayshore
CLCapitol Land Trust
Second Saturday monthly · free guided preserve series
📍 Bayshore Preserve, Shelton
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
A free monthly event series at Bayshore Preserve — guided nature programming open to the community.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification Guided Walks & Restoration
CLCapitol Land Trust
Guided nature walks & stewardship workdays — see events
📍 Rotating Olympia-area preserves
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Free public preserves around Olympia (Darlin Creek, Randall) plus guided walks and habitat-restoration workdays.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification Outdoor Program Trips
TEThe Evergreen State College — The Outdoor Program
Day trips & overnights (hike/kayak/climb/ski) — see schedule
📍 Departs Evergreen campus, Olympia
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid
TOP runs hiking, kayaking (Hope Island), and climbing (Smith Rock) trips with group gear and meals included; rental center for all-season gear.