Things to do & places to visit in Packwood, Washington, United States

Packwood city in Washington, United States. Timezone: America/Los_Angeles, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 20:11.

Top things to do

• History Museums
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Hiking Trails
• Bars & Clubs

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 High Rock Trail (8 reviews)
   - Amazing hike with a view of Mt. Rainier
   Hiking Trails
   
   
   A 3.6-mile trail offering views of several mountains. See more..
   
2. 5.0 White Pass Country Museum (6 reviews)
   - History of Packwood WA a Must for History Buffs
   Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
   
   
   More than pleasantly surprised at the collection of historical items from the Packwood area of Washington from mining to agriculture to artifacts from the founders of this city at the Gateway to Mt. Ranier. A converted grade school has been converted to this interesting and educations museum and the $2 cost of admission is a bargain compared to the $15 charges I have paid for other museums that are not as well organized or identified. Don't pass this one by if you want to learn how an early trading post in the middle of the Mt. Ranier, Mt, St. Helens area came to become the Gateway to Mt. Ranier. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Ohanapecosh Visitor Center (1 review)
   - well maintained trails
   Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   My friends and I enjoyed the easy enough trail to Silver Falls with several bridges crossing the cascading river. The trail is wide and well maintained in this lush area of forest. Campsites are available for longer stays. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Packwood Lake Trail (9 reviews)
   - Completely worth it!!
   Spent More than 3 hours Hiking Trails
   
   
   Fantastic hike! Although long, the trails are easy to navigate and the terrain is good for most skill levels. There are some rocks and a couple muddy areas, but nothing our tennis shoes weren’t able to handle. We arrived by 8am and the parking lot was already full. We took the hiking trail down to the lake and encountered around 5 groups, all following social distance and mask rules. Including our times to stop and take pictures/ bask in the beauty of the trail, the hike to the lake took around 2 hours from the parking lot to the entrance to the lake. We hiked about halfway around the lake before stopping for lunch and to explore. On our way back we took the lower ATV/ horse/ foot trail back, and wow I am glad we did! Gorgeous views!! In total, we spent around 7 hours and hiked close to 13 miles. Completely worth it! See more..
   
5. 4.0 Blue Spruce Saloon (35 reviews)
   - Great place for lunch after seeing Mt Rainier
   Bars & Clubs
   
   
   We were ready for lunch and this small town had a few places. Wear a mask to the table. Staff wore masks. We had the philly cheese in a tomato basil wrap with home made potato salad. Very good potato salad. Highly recommend. Also had the Hawaiian burger with fries. This place doesn’t disappoint. The owner/cook makes the potato salad. They offer homemade pies. We were too full to taste. I wanted to try the strawberry rhubarb but didn’t. Alcohol is available. See more..
   
6. 4.0 White Pass Sports Hut (4 reviews)
   - Great location for ski rentals!
   Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops
   Very friendly, great value, got both my boy outfitted really quickly. Totally satisfied in the service we received. See more..
   
7. 4.0 Backbone Lake Trail (1 review)
   Hiking Trails
   A 1.25-mile trail leading to a secluded swimming hole. See more..