Jun 22, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026
The Trailhead — Week of June 29, 2026
A mixed week across the Northwest and the desert Southwest: crowd pressure is building at Olympic's coastal trailheads now that summer timing windows are in play, North Cascades logistics around Stehekin and the Cascade River Road need a fresh look before publication, and Mount Rainier's 2026 closure list is long enough that we're holding that guide back from sale until every line re-verifies against NPS sources. Further south, early-season heat is already reshaping how Utah desert routes should be planned.
