With so many trails just a short drive from Seattle, it's no wonder why hiking is a popular pastime for locals and tourists. If you're headed out on a trail, keep your energy levels up and satisfy your cravings with delicious, locally made snacks. In this article, we'll highlight eight Seattle area-made snacks to pack for your next hiking adventure.
Oberto Beef Jerky No list of Seattle-made snacks would be complete without mentioning the iconic Oberto Beef Jerky. For decades, Oberto has been a staple in the Pacific Northwest, known for their high-quality beef jerky. Made with premium cuts of beef and seasoned to perfection, Oberto Beef Jerky is a protein-packed snack that fuels your adventure and satisfies your taste buds.
Jacobsen Co. Honey Sticks Nature's sweetener in a convenient package, these honey sticks are a must-have for any hiking trip. Made with pure, raw honey sourced from local Pacific Northwest beekeepers, these portable honey sticks are bursting with sweet goodness. Enjoy them as a quick energy boost or squeeze the sweet nectar onto fresh fruit or nuts for a delightful trailside treat.
Tim's Cascade Potato Chips These crispy chips have been a Pacific Northwest favorite for over 30 years. Made with locally grown potatoes and cooked in small batches, Tim's Cascade Potato Chips have an unbeatable crunch and a wide range of flavors to satisfy your salty cravings on a trail. Whether you prefer the classic original salted chips or the tangy jalapeño, these chips are the perfect companion for the trail.
CB's Nuts When it comes to peanuts, CB's Nuts is renowned for their unmatched quality. CB's Nuts offers a delectable selection of roasted nuts that are perfect for snacking on the trail. From their classic roasted peanuts to assorted flavored peanuts, CB's Nuts have a rich, nutty flavor and satisfying crunch. Pack a bag of CB's Nuts on your next hike, they even have small-sized packages ready for your backpack.
Mount Rainier Animal Cookies You may not be climbing Mount Rainier, but you can pack a little Mount Rainier in your backpack with these fun animal-shaped cookies. Each box contains approximately 18 vanilla cookies shaped as mountain goats, bears, deer, and mountain lions.
Chukar Chocolate-Covered Cherries Washington State grows some of the world's finest cherries, and the folks at Chukar Cherries cover them in chocolate for a tasty treat. These sweet and chocolatey snacks are great anytime, but pack well on a trail and are easy to snack on as you climb.
Cupcake Royale Cupcakes Hear us out on this one. A cupcake may not seem like the most obvious trail snack, but think about how motivated you'll be to get to the top of the mountain if you know that your mid-hike snack is a cupcake. Just be sure you pack this one well, or the gear in your backpack could crush it.
Nature's World Trail Mix After that last recommendation, we thought we'd end with something more conventional. Nature's World makes a variety of trail mixes, dried fruits, and other bites that are the perfect companion on a trail. These dense, easy-to-pack foods deliver a punch of energy and are relatively lightweight in your backpack.