Seasonal Hikes

Baker Lake Trail. By Randall Hodges

The forests and parks of Washington offer so many hiking opportunities that sometimes it is hard to pick just one to visit.  And this year, the snow seems likely to linger for a long time in the high country.

Figure out where to hike by perusing the information below.  And check back frequently as we will be adding more hikes every week.

If you see one that looks like a fit, check out our Trip Reports and Hiking Guidebook for more detailed information, as well as your own guidebooks at home.  And don't forget to pack the Ten Essentials!

Fall Hiking Suggestions

• Rainy Day Hikes
  
• Haunted Hikes
  
• Fall Hikes in the Columbia Gorge
  
• Magazine article on Autumn Hikes
  
• Three Fabulous Fall Color Hikes
  

• River Walks of the Olympics: Three hikes up different river valleys of the Olympics.

Summer Hiking Suggestions

• Fire Lookout Hikes: Seven fire lookout summits with great views from the top.
  
• Early Summer Waterfall Hikes:  Eight waterfalls most spectacular with spring snowmelt.
• Wildflower Hikes: Four superb trails for blooms in mid to late summer.
  

Spring Hiking Suggestions

• Great Desert Hikes:  Six excellent hikes that feature the best spring wildflowers, bird watching and vistas of Eastern Washington.
  
• Weekend Getaway for March: Visit Washington's Pacific Coast.
  
• Wildlife Hikes:  Six hikes in wildlife refuges and wildlife areas all across Washington.
• Stepping into the Steppe:  Spring is a great time to explore the wildflowers, geology and history of Washington's shrub-steppe country.
  

Winter Hiking Suggestions

Western Washington's temperate climate allows cool-weather hikers to enjoy trails all year long! 

• Snowshoeing Mt. Rainier:  Three wonderful snowshoe trips in the park.
  
• Winter Hiking Destinations:  Seven usually snow-free hikes throughout the state.

Other Hikes

• Hikes of the Week Archive - Other hikes and snowshoe destinations across the state.
• WTA Staff's Favorite Hikes - From river walks to ridgetops, our favorite hikes in Washington.