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4191 Hikes

Inside Passage

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Length
6.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,600 feet
Highest Point
2,150 feet
Rating
Average rating:
1.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

The Tiger Summit trailhead will be closed until further notice for construction. It is expected to open as early as fall/winter 2025.

This 1.6-mile section of trail is located in the Tiger Mountain State Forest. It is popular with mountain bikers and hikers.
 
 

Custer's Bridge - Middle Tiger Loop

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Length
11.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,600 feet
Highest Point
2,607 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

The Tiger Summit trailhead will be closed until further notice for construction. It is expected to open as early as fall/winter 2025.

Hike the forested Iverson Railroad Trail and the little-used middle section of the main Tiger Mountain Trail (TMT). Look in on the site of a 1925 logging train wreck. Continue on to remote Custer's Bridge, and return via a loop over Middle Tiger Mountain, including views south-side hikers miss.
 
 

Crosshaul

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Length
0.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
98 feet
Highest Point
2,278 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash

The Tiger Summit trailhead will be closed until further notice for construction. It is expected to open as early as fall/winter 2025.

The Crosshaul Trail is a short segment within the East Tiger Mountain trail network that connects with many other trails.
 
 

Silent Swamp Loop

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Length
8.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
600 feet
Highest Point
1,780 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.89
(9 votes)
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

The Tiger Summit trailhead will be closed until further notice for construction. It is expected to open as early as fall/winter 2025.

Hike a restored trail in the southeast corner of the Tigers, through an area that is very green, with impressive moss cover and with many huge, decaying stumps remaining from logging a century ago.
 
 

Quick Link

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Length
0.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
163 feet
Highest Point
2,657 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids

The Tiger Summit trailhead will be closed until further notice for construction. It is expected to open as early as fall/winter 2025.

The Quick Link Trail is a short segment in the middle of the east tiger trail system. Combine this trail with others to form any number of loop hikes, including a trip to the east tiger summit.
 
 

Iverson Railroad Trail

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Length
3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
850 feet
Highest Point
1,750 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(14 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views

The Tiger Summit trailhead will be closed until further notice for construction. It is expected to open as early as fall/winter 2025.

Take a hike on the east side of Tiger Mountain along an old railroad grade.
 
 

East Side Road

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Length
6.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
1,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.25
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Wildlife

The Tiger Summit trailhead will be closed until further notice for construction. It is expected to open as early as fall/winter 2025.

The East Side Road is an access road on Tiger Mountain that is closed to vehicle traffic and open to hikers. The road roughly parallels the eastern boundary of Tiger Mountain and connects with several other trails.
 
 

Tiger Mountain Road

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Rating
Average rating:
3.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Wildlife

The Tiger Summit trailhead will be closed until further notice for construction. It is expected to open as early as fall/winter 2025.

Tiger Mountain Road is a gravel road that starts at the East Tiger Mountain Summit Parking Lot and winds up near the summit.
 
 

Westport State Park - Westport Light Trail

Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
 
Length
2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
15 feet
Highest Point
30 feet
Rating
Average rating:
5.00
(1 vote)
  • Coast
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Wildlife
The Westport Light Trail, also known to locals as "The Dunes Trail" is about 1 paved mile dotted with many commemorative stone benches.
 
 

Palouse Falls

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
 
Length
1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
0 feet
Highest Point
803 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.33
(27 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

All trails into the canyon and base of Palouse Falls are permanently closed.

The iconic Palouse Falls -- Washington State's official falls -- is not to be missed.
 
 

Big Creek

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
 
Length
4.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
850 feet
Highest Point
1,850 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.02
(51 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
This low-key loop in the shadow of Mount Ellinor makes for a great respite on a hot summer day or a low-country winter ramble when it's rainy.
 
 

Daroga State Park

Central Washington > Wenatchee
 
Length
2.5 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
50 feet
Highest Point
765 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers

The park is closed during the winter season between Nov 1 and March 31.

Daroga State Park is a recreational oasis in Central Washington, providing riverside access for a host of outdoor activities. Bring the family for a full day along the Columbia River — everyone is sure to find something that will bring them joy.
 
 

South Puyallup Trail

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
 
Length
3.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
700 feet
Highest Point
4,200 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(7 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers

Westside Road is closed for the winter season.

Known as the South Puyallup Trail, this access point to the Wonderland Trail is a connector 1.7 miles long that wends its way through a mature forest with trees ranging between 100 to 1000 years old.
 
 

South Puyallup to Klapatche

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
 
Length
18.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
5,000 feet
Highest Point
5,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

Westside Road is closed for the winter season.

South Puyallup to Klapatche is a scenic section along the western portion of the Wonderland Trail.
 
 

Round Pass Trail

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
 
Length
0.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
362 feet
Highest Point
3,885 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Mountain views

Westside Road is closed for the winter season.

A lovely alternative to walking the West Side Road, the Round Pass trail heads east to the South Puyallup Trail.
 
 

Lake George

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
 
Length
9.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
930 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.20
(10 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls

Westside Road is closed for the winter season.

Ascend the decommissioned portion of the Westside Road to the Lake George Trailhead, and then follow a moderately steep trail through an old-growth Douglas fir and hemlock forest to a secluded and beautiful campground on the shores of a beautiful blue-green mountain lake. Grab a permit at the Longmire Ranger Station and make it an overnight — but bring warm clothes.
 
 

Gobblers Knob

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
 
Length
11.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,565 feet
Highest Point
5,485 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.65
(20 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

Westside Road is closed for the winter season.

A clear, sparkling lake, up-close views of Mount Rainier, and a historic fire lookout await you on the Gobblers Knob Trail. This route is an eastern approach to the lookout via Westside Road.
 
 

Tahoma Creek Suspension Bridge - Emerald Ridge Loop

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
 
Length
14.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,100 feet
Highest Point
5,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.22
(9 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Mountain views

Westside Road is closed for the winter season.

Ever wanted to hike the Wonderland Trail, but have time for only a sneak peek? Here’s how to enjoy a sampling of the Wonderland’s spectacular scenery — in a single day!
 
 

Tahoma Creek

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
 
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(6 votes)

Westside Road is closed for the winter season.

Trail closed: The Tahoma Creek Trail is washed out, difficult to navigate and travels through a hazardous area.
 
 

St. Andrews Park - St. Andrews Lake

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
 
Length
20.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,650 feet
Highest Point
5,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(2 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

Westside Road is closed for the winter season.

St. Andrews Lake is a lovely high country lake along the Wonderland Trail that can be reached via the Westside Road.
 
 

Park Butte

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
 
Length
7.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,200 feet
Highest Point
5,450 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.60
(91 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Summits
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

This is a very fragile area. Human waste must be packed out on this trail. Please also note camping is not allowed at the tarns/ponds along Park Butte trail.

On Park Butte, hike to an historic fire lookout and come face-to-face with Koma Kulshan. Along with unobstructed panoramic views of Mount Baker, the Twin Sisters, and the rest of the North Cascades, the route to Park Butte offers dedicated campsites, wildflower-filled alpine meadows and a stunning variety of mushroom species.
 
 

Wilson Creek Cottontail Trail

Central Washington > Potholes Region
 
Length
1.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
11 feet
Highest Point
1,290 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
This level, paved trail on a former railroad grade offers a pleasant, accessible route alongside the tiny town of Wilson Creek in central Washington.
 
 

Mount Pilchuck

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
5.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,300 feet
Highest Point
5,327 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.56
(205 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

The road to Mount Pilchuck will be closed at the Heather Lake trailhead for the winter starting Oct 30.

Despite its intermediate difficulty, hikers flock to Mount Pilchuck for its historic restored fire lookout with grand panoramic views of Mount Baker, Mount Rainier and the Olympics.
 
 

Paradise Point State Park

Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
 
Length
1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
150 feet
Highest Point
200 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.25
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
Paradise Point State Park packs a lot into a small, often-overlooked park right along I-5.
 
 

Little Si

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
 
Length
3.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,300 feet
Highest Point
1,550 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.69
(210 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
The small rocky bluff known as Little Si is a moderately-graded trail located in the North Bend area. Although relatively steep inclines bookend this hike, the route is perfect for beginners as well as hiking veterans with opportunities to cut away on the Boulder Garden Loop (at 0.3 miles and 0.5 miles).
 
 

Dirty Harry's Balcony

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
 
Length
4.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,600 feet
Highest Point
2,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.71
(83 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife
Get a workout and experience rock work completed by Department of Natural Resources and WTA volunteer crews on this hike. Your reward is a rocky overlook from which you can marvel at Mount Kent, McClellan Butte, and Mount Washington, the behemoths forming the south rim of the west entrance to Snoqualmie Pass.
 
 

Twin Falls

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
 
Length
2.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
500 feet
Highest Point
1,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.17
(255 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
Visit a trio (yes, trio) of waterfalls just off I-90 on this sure-to-please short trail, perfect for families.
 
 

High Point Trail

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Length
1.3 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
867 feet
Highest Point
1,326 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.89
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
Begin your hike up High Point Trail in wooded, steep terrain, passing a junction with the Lingering Trail and eventually joining up with the Tiger Mountain Trail.
 
 

Reflection Ponds via Greider and Boulder Lakes Trail

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
 
Length
4.82 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
239 feet
Highest Point
1,558 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildlife
If hikers are interested in this relatively quiet portion of Snohomish County, but not up for the lengthy treks of Boulder or Grieder Lakes, then Reflection Ponds might be the right hike for you! The trail crosses multiple drainages, including Bear Creek, which offers striking views of Spada Lake. Ultimately, the trail highlights a serene loop between the two Reflection Ponds.
 
 

Asahel Curtis Nature Trail

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
 
Length
0.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
180 feet
Highest Point
2,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.10
(10 votes)
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
This short loop just off of Interstate 90 offers an easy escape to nature. With plenty to keep little ones occupied, and just enough mileage to give your legs a little workout, this is a delightful detour for anyone venturing west or east over Snoqualmie Pass.
 
 

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