I’ve got a couple of weeks this year (anytime between May 1 and August 31) to hike out west. I was thinking of renting a car in Oregon and driving to Seattle hitting parks along the way for day hikes.
In the early planning stages, I’m looking at Crater, Columbia River, Ranier and leaving the Enchantments for last assuming I’ll work up to the 18 mile traverse.
To those who have hiked in the northwest when would you recommend going? Any issues with black flies, bears etc? Anything else I should see?
thanks