5/2 - 5/4 Hiking Eastern WA Overnighter

Trip description

This will be a three-day, two-night trip to explore some of the best hiking to be found in eastern Washington. We'll stay at the Inn at Moses Lake, and visit several great state parks and wildlife areas like Palouse Falls, Steamboat Rock, Dry Falls, White Bluffs, and Columbia National Wildlife Refuge. Soooo many highlights: spectacular scenery, interesting geology, spring wildflowers, and (most likely) lots of sunshine! We will hike each day, and there will be options for shorter or longer variations, but you should be capable of hiking at least 3 miles a day with some elevation gain. A complete trip agenda will be available as we get closer to the trip dates. Motel rooms will have two queen beds and participants will be partnered in mutually agreeable pairs, or sign up for a private room if you prefer. Motel has complimentary breakfast buffet, and there's a Starbucks next door. We'll eat out for dinner in Moses Lake both nights (go with the group or do your own dinner thing). Lunches should be packed to carry in your backpack and eaten while out on hikes each day. Packing a small cooler is OK. Motel rooms do have mini fridge. Cancellation policy: Any cancellation before April 25 receives full refund minus $25. This will also apply to any cancellations after April 25 if I can refill your spot. Cancellations after April 25 that cannot be refilled will receive a 60% refund. Overnight parking is allowed in the Everett Station Park & Ride Lots, and is generally safe Transit security vehicles patrol regularly. For extra sucurity, I'd recommend parking as close as possible to the 32nd/Smith intersection, and remove anything of value from your vehicle, so there is nothing to tempt a needy person.