The ephemeral alpine larch hides at high elevations, usually demanding arduous hikes into the mountains to catch its autumn turn to oranges and yellows. But the Swauk Forest Discovery Trail on the crest of Blewett Pass winds less than three miles through the eastern side of the Cascades, dotted with interpretive signs that illuminate the area’s wildlife and history. Most crucially, it passes larch trees; their needles pale from green to light yellow in late September, finally turning a brilliant orange before fall winds blow them off.
2. Reach the Pinnacle
Climbers flock to the sandstone towers of Peshastin Pinnacles State Park for
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