Hiking & Stewardship in Olympia

Guided walks, group hikes, and volunteer trail days.

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Day Hikes & Backpacking

The 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.

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Snowshoe Trips

The Mountaineers — Olympia Branch

Winter snowshoe course & trips — see activity calendar

📍 Rotating Rainier/White Pass-area trailheads

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter
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Second Saturdays at Bayshore

Capitol 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.

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Guided Walks & Restoration

Capitol 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.

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Outdoor Program Trips

The 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.