Bethany Wilderness Ministry Upcoming Events
BWM Cycling Club
Fourth Saturday of the month, March-October, Register
Next Ride Saturday, May 28, 9am, Bethany Green Lake to Seattle Clover Leaf, App. 30 mile loop, 1,200’ elevation
Do you enjoy cycling? Do you have a heart for refugees? Join the Bethany Cycling Club in its 2nd year of cycling throughout Seattle! Grab your helmet, grab your rig, and saddle up with other cyclists from Bethany to get outside, build community, and grow together. Bethany Cycling Club rides will take place on the fourth Saturday of each month, starting March 26. Route and mileage adjust each outing. All attendees must complete registration to participate.
- May Ride - Saturday, May 3, 9am, Bethany Green Lake to Seattle Clover Leaf: Leaving from the church, this loop heads west to Ballard and Golden Gardens, out to Magnolia’s Discovery Park, and back through South Lake Union (SLU) to Green Lake. Approximately 30 mile loop, 1,200’ elevation.
Please email Mike Teeny at michael.teeny400@gmail.com with any questions.
BWM Intro to Backpacking Trip
Pre-trip meeting May 24th, Backpack trip June 11th-12th, $15, Register
If you have some day hikes under your belt and you're looking to take the next step this summer and start backpacking then this is the trip for you. Join BWM for this intro to backpacking trip to Packwood Lake. The backpack will be 10 miles round trip with 600 ft of elevation gain. This trip does have a pre-trip meeting to discuss backpacking basics and gear packing.
Ebey Landing Day Hike
June 18, Registration coming soon
Oyster Dome Day Hike
June 21, Registration coming soon
Hex Mountain Day Hike
June 25, Registration coming soon
Stand-up Paddleboarding at Green Lake
June 26, Registration coming soon
Bouldering Night
July 7, Registration coming soon
Discovery Park Trail Run
July 7, Registration coming soon
Day Hike
July 12, Location TBD, Registration coming soon
Trekking Trips
August 24-28 or September 7-11, Goat Rocks Wilderness, $200, Registration for 2022 is now closed
Embark on a five-day, four-night Trekking Trip into the heart of the Goat Rocks Wilderness through the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and Lily Basin trail. Along the way, you'll see massive wildflower meadows and ancient glaciers. Take a dip in either Goat Lake, Sheep Lake, or one of the many glacial-fed streams. Climb the high mountain passes and ascend Old Snowy Mountain all while taking in 360-degree views of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St. Helens.
Enjoy the opportunity to be in community and grow alongside your guides and group through once-a-month meetings** beginning in February, preparing you for a Trekking Trip experience unlike any adventure.
Every group is led through this exciting spiritual and physical expedition by a well-trained two or three-person guide team. Our Trekking Trip guides tailor each trip to the unique dynamics of each group and work hard to ensure your safety as you learn about wilderness travel. Come spend a week in the wilderness with us and experience adventure, challenge, and transformation with your Trekking Trip team.
*No previous outdoor experience required.
**All pre-trip meetings are mandatory.