Hiking Guide
WTA's hiking guide is the most comprehensive database of hikes in Washington, and comprises content from eight guidebooks, user submitted info, and data compiled by WTA.
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Puget Sound and Islands -- San Juan Islands
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Stroll along the placid bay waters surrounding Bell Point, or peer down at them from the grassy and ledgy slopes of Young Hill. Better yet, combine these fine hikes that lie within San Juan Island National Historical Park's English Camp. Once a British Royal Marine garrison, the grounds are now peacefully administered by the National Park Service for resource protection and heritage preservation.
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North Cascades
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Magnificent old growth forests, stellar views of Mount Baker, turbulent tributaries,
and, of course, a beautiful lake make this trail a great path to travel.
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South Cascades
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Whether you’d like a peaceful break from everyday life or just some exercise, the Salmon Creek Trail is for you. This paved trail takes you through wetlands, around ponds, and across a natural habitat undergoing restoration. Within minutes you can leave city life behind and be immersed in picture-perfect scenery accompanied by the sound of birds. The trail is easily accessible, making it a perfect quick get-away.
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South Cascades -- Columbia Gorge
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This family-friendly classic hike has perhaps the most photo ops per mile than any other hike in the Gorge. You can check out a natural rock arch, see a variety of terrain, take in sweeping views of the Columbia River, and enjoy early-spring wildflower displays.
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South Cascades -- Columbia Gorge
Old Jeep Road (#CO4), Atwood Road (#), Upper Labyrinth Trail (#CO8), Labyrinth Trail (#CO7)
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This year-round hike offers great views of the Columbia River Gorge along with enchanting stands of oak, cascading waterfalls, dramatic basalt outcroppings, and profuse wildflowers in the spring. Often sunny here while raining in Vancouver, it is a great place to hike while waiting for snow to melt at higher elevations.
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South Cascades -- Columbia Gorge
Maui Falls (#Co5), Old Jeep Road (#Co4), Little Moab (#Co3)
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The Maui Loop is more of an adventure than a hike. You get to go up, over and around mogul-like mounds peppered with volcanic rock, explore the upper rim of Coyote Wall, and descend a grassy slope with uninterrupted views of the Colombia River Gorge. In the spring there is a steady progression of wildflowers, making this an especially good early-season hike.
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South Cascades
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Conboy Lake is now more of a marsh than a lake but it is home to a variety of wildlife. The habitat consists of oak, pine, and aspen forests, wetlands and grassy prairies.
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Eastern Washington -- Spokane Area
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Waterfowl and upland bird hunters take advantage of this area in late autumn and winter, but hikers can take advantage of the seasonal road closure (usually closed March through November) to enjoy solitary rambles on the old road. Spring is the best time to visit as you'll likely find the local desert full of migratory songbirds and the lake alive with nesting waterfowl. You might also happen across coyotes, badgers, deer, and snakes.
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Eastern Washington -- Spokane Area
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For being such a small area, this little corner of Riverside State Park has a great plethora of diverse landscapes. First there is the basalt rock at the mouth of Deep Creek. Further along you'll find a carpeted moss-draped forest, and then a forest that opens up to sparse ponderosa pine. There are even some impressive views thrown in on Pine Bluff, looking out to Nine Mile Reservoir, Mount Spokane and the Spokane River.
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Eastern Washington
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WTA has worked on trails in this 552-acre conservation area to help prevent erosion. Over 7 miles of trail wind throughout the property, exploring canyons that embrace year-round springs and climbing ridge tops with views of Liberty Lake, Mount Spokane, and Saltese Flats.
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Eastern Washington -- Spokane Area
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Just a short drive from Spokane, this easy-going river hike is perfect for beginners or kids. Keep your eyes out for the deer, bald eagles, bird, ducks, herons and turkeys that make this forest their home.
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Olympics -- East
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On the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, you can walk a fine sandy beach between high bluffs and two access points to reach the Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park.
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Olympics -- Coast
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The wide sandy beaches of Kalaloch are the perfect introduction to the wild Olympic Coast. Although the highway is never far, towering bluffs and hidden coves give this area a remote feeling. Perfect for children and Rover too (dogs are allowed on these beaches, but they must be leashed), spend days exploring this area's extensive tide pools and headlands. The hike to Browns Point, a jumbled collection of rock islands and surf-splashed cliffs, makes a fine half-day objective.
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North Cascades -- West Slope
Boulder River (#734)
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A good hike any time of year, the trail is perfect for beating summer heat, enjoying winter rain, savoring autumn color, or being wooed by waterfalls that are swollen with spring rain. One thing about this trail remains constant: the trees. Whatever the season, you'll travel through a forest that has defied time. Boulder River's moss-draped giants represent one of the last remaining large, low-country old-growth forests in the Cascades. Protected within the nearly 49,000-acre Boulder River Wilderness, these ancient trees are as impressive as the wild river they embrace.
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North Cascades -- Mount Baker Highway
Chain Lakes (#682)
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Loop trip nirvana in the North Cascades! Picturesque alpine lakes, gorgeous open ridges, knife-edged mountains and mountain wildlfowers dominate this hike.
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Puget Sound and Islands -- North Sound
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Big trees and wetlands define this new 793-acre wildlife area near Woodinville. This is the headwaters of the Bear Creek watershed, a highly productive salmon stream within the Sammamish River Valley.
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Eastern Washington -- Spokane Area
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Spokane’s Centennial Trail started as a pedestrian- and bike-friendly route along the Spokane River, coinciding with the Washington State Centennial celebration, hence the name. Now, users can follow the Spokane River from Riverside State Park west of Spokane all the way to the Idaho border.
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North Cascades
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This 22.5-mile rail trail follows the abandoned Burlington Northern grade connecting the towns of Sedro Woolley and Concrete, and can be accessed from three trailheads off of the North Cascades Highway.
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North Cascades -- Mountain Loop Highway
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Short, easy trail to the Stillaguamish River and the site of the railroad town of Robe and great views of the Stilliguamish River as it races by. The trail switchbacks through a forest of alder down to a forest of big leaf maple draped with lush mosses, liverwort and licorice fern. The forest floor is thick with fern and colorful salmonberry.
Watch the kids! The Stilliguamish runs swift and deep here, especially during periods of high water flow.
It is not recommended to continue on to the old railroad tunnels due to trail washout, slope slump and rockfall.
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Puget Sound and Islands -- South Sound
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Nisqually is an excellent year-round destination for wildlife viewing and photography.
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Puget Sound and Islands -- North Sound
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Kayak Point Park is a lovely saltwater beach park with a short trail system located along the shores of picturesque Port Susan. It's great for family outings by the shore or an easy night of camping.
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Central Cascades -- Stevens Pass - West
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WTA does not recommend winter use on the Iron Goat Trail due to avalanche danger and lack of parking. The Iron Goat Scenic Interpretive Site is also closed in winter.
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Olympics -- East
Deer Ridge (#846)
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You can easily drive to Deer Park via a snaking gravel road from Port Angeles. So why hike this somewhat steep trail? Here are five good reasons. One: access to Deer Park, since the road is often closed until July. Two: wildflowers that grow along this trail in profusion, both in numbers and varieties. Three: absolute solitude for most of the way. Four: spectacular views of the entire Grey Wolf River valley and its towering peaks. And five: you'll earn it all, something you simply can't do from the seat of your SUV.
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Eastern Washington -- Yakima
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A short, steep and rough ridge-line ascent to a summit with great views up and down the Yakima River Canyon.
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Puget Sound and Islands
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This trail climbs steeply to reach an overlook with views of the San Juan Islands and beyond.
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Puget Sound and Islands
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Short loop trails through fields with views of Mount Baker.
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Puget Sound and Islands
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A short loop trail through a mature forest.
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Puget Sound and Islands -- North Sound
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The trail on the east side of the spit is paved and 0.8 miles one way. There are spectacular views of Mt. Baker, Twin Sisters and other peaks. Activities include beachcombing, birdwatching, and picnicking.
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Puget Sound and Islands
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This park has some short hikes and is located on the outskirts of Antacortes, Washington with great views of the San Juan Islands, Cap Sante Marina, Antacortes refineries and the bay.
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Olympics -- Coast
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Ocean City SP is a 170 acre camping park with almost 3000 feet of shoreline on the Pacific Ocean. Trails through the dune grasses and shore pines lead to the Pacific Ocean.
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