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So many hikes! How do you choose? Washington state offers unparalleled four-season hiking opportunities. Washington Trails Association helps you narrow down the choices for your next hike.

So many hikes! How do you choose?

Washington state offers unparalleled four-season hiking opportunities. Washington Trails Association helps you narrow down the choices for your next hike. Take a look at our recommendations for spring.

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SPRING HIKING

 

Gold Creek Pond in Fall sqHikes of the Week

Each week, WTA selects a trail that is just right for the conditions. Check out this week's hike and those of previous weeks this year. Read more

 

Umtanum Ridge Crest by David HagenDesert Hikes

Warmth, wildflowers, birdsong and vistas are the perfect cure for springtime. Go now, before the heat makes these hikes less fun. Read more

 

Spring on the Ozette Triangle loopEarly Season Backpacking on the Olympic Peninsula

Search out wildlife, river walks, coastal wilderness and solitude when you head to the Olympics in spring on one of these four great backpacking trips. Read more

 

Wildflowers in Cowiche CanyonSpring Hikes on Rail Trails

With the high country covered in snow, set your sights on one of many railroads-turned-trails across Washington. Read more

 

deception pass headlands kid sqEight Easy Spring Hikes

These starter hikes are snow-free, family-friendly and guaranteed to give you a dose of the medicine you need most: nature. Read more


Dog on Middle ForkSpring Hikes for Dogs

Uncrowded trails and lower temps make spring a great time for hiking with pups. Leash up and head out. Read more

 

Catherine Creek Trail Work with a View sqHikes on WTA-Improved Trails

Take a stroll and try to spot the work of volunteers on one of these eight freshly brushed, newly built or recently repaired trails. Read more.

 

Dungeness mushroomRainy Day Hikes

Rainy day hikes can offer solitude and a special ambiance, especially if you're dressed to stay dry and warm. Get started with one of these seven hikes. Read more.

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Dog Mountain (May 23)

Dog Mountain

South Cascades

Head to Dog Mountain for Columbia River Gorge views and an explosion of wildflowers. Eager to get in shape for summer? Head straight up the mountain on the northern side. Take the slow and steady eastern flank trail to stop and smell the flowers. (See if you can spot recent work by WTA trail crews.)

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