The big PNW loop — ancient redwoods, a caldera lake, rainforest-to-coast, glaciers, and the North Cascades finale. This is a long, geographically spread itinerary — pack for several microclimates. Redwood and the Olympic coast run cool and often fog-shrouded even in July (50s–60s°F, morning marine fog burning off by midday). Crater Lake and Mount Rainier in early July can still have patchy snow lingering on higher trails, while lower valley areas at Rainier and North Cascades are clear and pleasantly warm (60s–70s°F). Verify current status of Crater Lake's Cleetwood Cove Trail/boat tours and confirm SR-20/Rim Drive are fully open.
The big PNW loop — ancient redwoods, a caldera lake, rainforest-to-coast, glaciers, and the North Cascades finale. This is a long, geographically spread itinerary — pack for several microclimates. Redwood and the Olympic coast run cool and often fog-shrouded even in July (50s–60s°F, morning marine fog burning off by midday). Crater Lake and Mount Rainier in early July can still have patchy snow lingering on higher trails, while lower valley areas at Rainier and North Cascades are clear and pleasantly warm (60s–70s°F). Verify current status of Crater Lake's Cleetwood Cove Trail/boat tours and confirm SR-20/Rim Drive are fully open.