SR
moderate8.2km · 620m · 4h
Sunset Ridge
A straightforward climb to a west-facing ridge with views that justify every step.
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Small groups. Local guides. Real mountains. No crowds.
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GCL
easy5.5km · 280m · 2.5h
Granite Creek Loop
Creek crossings, old-growth forest, and a waterfall that most hikers walk right past.
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hard14.6km · 1380m · 8h
Thunder Peak
A demanding all-day climb with exposed scrambling and the best panoramic summit in the region.
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Small Groups
Max 6 people. No tour buses. No waiting at the trailhead.
Local Knowledge
We live here. We know which shortcut isn't on the map.
Honest Conditions
If a trail is hard, we say it's hard. Real reports, updated daily.
Meet Your Guides
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Marcus Webb
12 years · Technical scrambles and alpine routes
- Wilderness First Responder
- Leave No Trace Master Educator
- AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
Marcus has been guiding in these mountains for 12 years. He knows every variation of every trail, including the ones that don't exist on paper. If you want to learn how to read terrain, hike with Marcus.
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Sarah Chen
8 years · Forest ecology and natural history
- Wilderness EMT
- Avalanche Level 2
- Certified Interpretive Guide
Sarah can identify every tree, bird, and mushroom you'll see on the trail. She guides at a slower pace because she wants you to actually notice what's around you. Her Old-Growth Circle walks are legendary.
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Diego Ramirez
6 years · Water crossings and canyon routes
- Wilderness First Responder
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- Rock Rescue Certified
Diego grew up hiking these canyons before he became a guide. He knows how to read water levels, identify stable crossing points, and keep a group safe in wet terrain. His Limestone Gorge runs are consistently rated our best trips.
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Elena Kowalski
10 years · Multi-day trips and winter routes
- Wilderness First Responder
- NOLS Instructor
- AIARE Level 1
Elena leads our most demanding trips — the ones that require winter gear, route-finding skills, and the judgment to turn back when conditions change. She's turned groups around at the summit twice. Both groups thanked her later.
What Hikers Say
“The guide told us exactly what to expect on Thunder Peak. When we hit the scramble section, I wasn't scared — I was ready. That's the difference between an app and a human who knows the mountain.”
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James Morrison
Software Engineer · Thunder Peak
“I've hiked all over the Pacific Northwest. Sunset Ridge with Trail & Summit was the first time I learned something new on a trail I'd supposedly 'done' before. The hidden waterfall alone was worth it.”
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Priya Patel
Marketing Manager · Granite Creek Loop
“My wife and I are not experienced hikers. Marcus didn't make us feel slow or out of place. He just adjusted the pace and told us stories about the forest. Best day of our vacation.”
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Tom & Linda Harris
Retired Teachers · Old-Growth Circle