DESTINATIONS
In-depth guides to the places worth the trip, and an Adventure Score for every US town: 0 to 100 for how much quality outdoor sport is close by.
IN-DEPTH GUIDES
Spots, seasons, travel and budget. Highest Adventure Score first.
EVERY PLACE
Every guide and every US place we score, highest Adventure Score first. Switch to “Guides first” to see the in-depth guides on top.
536 places
- Scored town92
White Salmon
WA, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Mountain Biking 89
- Kayaking 89
Known for: The Hook, Post Canyon, Columbia River Gorge Kayaking
- Scored town92
Bingen
WA, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Mountain Biking 90
- Kayaking 89
Known for: The Hook, Post Canyon, Columbia River Gorge Kayaking
- Scored town92
North Bend
WA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 98
Known for: Raging River State Forest - Harmonizer, Rattlesnake Ledge, Exit 38 - Deception Crags
- Scored town91
Riverbend
WA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 98
Known for: Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Rattlesnake Ledge, Exit 38 - Deception Crags
- Scored town91
North Bonneville
WA, US
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 100
- Kayaking 88
Known for: Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls, Beacon Rock, Columbia River Gorge Bonneville Pool
- Scored town91
Riverpoint
WA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 98
Known for: Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Rattlesnake Ledge, Exit 38 - Deception Crags
★ Guide90Leavenworth
WA, US · Forest
Bavarian-themed town in the Cascades: granite rock, whitewater kayaking, and alpine trails.
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 88
- Mountain Biking 63
Known for: Icicle Canyon - Leavenworth, Enchantment Lakes Thru-Hike, Stevens Pass Bike Park
Destination guide →- Scored town90
Stevenson
WA, US
- Hiking 100
- Kiteboarding 100
- Climbing 95
Known for: Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls, The Hook, Good Times Boulder
- Scored town90
Cook
WA, US
- Climbing 100
- Kiteboarding 100
- Kayaking 93
Known for: Napoleon Boulder, The Hook, Columbia River Gorge
- Scored town89
Carson
WA, US
- Climbing 100
- Kiteboarding 100
- Hiking 91
Known for: Roman Boulder, The Hook, Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls
- Scored town89
Snoqualmie
WA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 100
- Running 83
Known for: Tokul East - Phat Woody, Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls, Tiger Mountain Trail
- Scored town87
Wilderness Rim
WA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 98
Known for: Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Rattlesnake Ledge, Exit 38 - Deception Crags
- Scored town86
May Creek
WA, US
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 93
- Mountain Biking 81
Known for: Index Town Walls, Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls, Tokul East - Phat Woody
- Scored town86
Fall City
WA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 100
- Running 91
Known for: Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Rattlesnake Ledge, Tiger Mountain Trail
- Scored town85
Ronald
WA, US
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 87
- Mountain Biking 59
Known for: Jaws, Mount Stuart Alpine Lakes, Roslyn
- Scored town84
Baring
WA, US
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 98
- Mountain Biking 55
Known for: Index Town Walls, Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls, Stevens Pass Bike Park
★ Guide83Snoqualmie Pass
WA, US · Alpine
Seattle's mountain backyard: four ski areas, the Pacific Crest Trail and Alpine Lakes trailheads, and a 2.3-mile rail tunnel, an hour from the city on I-90.
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 100
- Mountain Biking 80
Known for: Granite Mountain Lookout, Huckleberry Mountain, Raging River State Forest - Harmonizer
Destination guide →- Scored town83
Lyle
WA, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Kayaking 82
- Mountain Biking 78
Known for: The Hook, Columbia River Gorge, Syncline Trail System
★ Guide82Index
WA, US · Forest
Granite above the Skykomish — Pacific Northwest crack climbing at its finest
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 89
- Mountain Biking 50
Known for: Index Town Walls, Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls, Stevens Pass Bike Park
Destination guide →- Scored town82
Gold Bar
WA, US
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 90
- Mountain Biking 81
Known for: Levitation Boulder, Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls, Tokul East - Phat Woody
- Scored town82
Bandera
WA, US
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 100
- Mountain Biking 81
Known for: Granite Mountain Lookout, Exit 38, Raging River State Forest - Harmonizer
★ Guide81Roslyn & Cle Elum
WA, US · Forest
Old coal-mining towns at the east foot of Snoqualmie Pass, with a 50,000-acre community forest, rail-trails and a reservoir-fed river valley on the doorstep.
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 61
- Mountain Biking 59
Known for: Mount Stuart Alpine Lakes, Lake Cle Elum, Granite Mountain Lookout
Destination guide →- Scored town81
Carnation
WA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 86
- Running 86
Known for: Tokul East - Phat Woody, Rattlesnake Ledge, Burke-Gilman Trail
- Scored town81
Cashmere
WA, US
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 79
- Mountain Biking 53
Known for: Peshastin Pinnacles, Enchantments Thru-Hike, Ski Hill MTB Skills Park