Where to Hike Now

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 and summer.

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SPRING HIKING

Island Hiking

So many islands, so little time! WTA helps you choose which trails to hit while island hopping in the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound. Read more.

Hiking the Curiosity Trail

A two-part tour of oddities on trails. Part 1 covers eight Amazing Geology Hikes. Part 2 features another eight trails enhanced by The Human Touch.

State Park Hikes

Great hiking across Washington at 20 state parks. We've got some trails that you've heard about and a few that you have not. Read more.

Hiking the Columbia River Gorge

Searching for wildflowers, fabulous views and no snow in April, May or June? Look no further than the Columbia River Gorge! Read more.

Spring Hiking in the Desert

Ten excellent hikes that feature the best spring wildflowers, bird watching and vistas of Central and Eastern Washington. Read more.

Ten Great Waterfall Hikes

Spring is the best time for viewing waterfalls, but these hikes are a treat all year round. Read more.

Spring Hiking with Kids

Guidebook author Joan Burton suggests seven trails perfect for spring hiking with kids. Remember to bring raincoats! Read more.

Hikes 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.

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PLANNING FOR SUMMER

If you want to get a jump on planning your summer hikes, we have some ideas for you!

Conditioning Hikes

A dozen trails that will help you train for The Big Hike later in the summer. Read more.

Alpine Lakes Hikes

Ten beautiful lake hikes within Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Read more.

Where the Wildflowers Are

A summer romp on ten can't-miss wildlflower hikes around Washington. Read more.

Backpacking

We love backpacking - and we bet you will too, if you don't already. There is something for everyone on our Backpacking page - from how to plan and pack for your backpack to where to go as an overnight or multi-day trip - and even where to take the kids.