From here, continue 1.5 miles along the ridge where you will find a path on the left side of the trail at about 5,800 feet above sea level. This path leads upward to the top of Tatoosh Peak.

From here, continue 1.5 miles along the ridge where you will find a path on the left side of the trail at about 5,800 feet above sea level. This path leads upward to the top of Tatoosh Peak.

Here are the winning photos from the Washington Trails Association’s 2020 Northwest Exposure contest.

Tatoosh Trail,10.5 miles round trip, 4,000-foot elevation gain; Difficult This hike is the most strenuous of the five but also our favorite. Look for the sign “Tatoosh Trail 161.” ...

The trail offers access to Tatoosh Lakes but the biggest views are from the ridge. A hike to the top of Tatoosh Mountain is about 9 miles round-trip and climbs about 3,200 feet.