Hiking Guide
WTA's hiking guide is the most comprehensive database of hikes in Washington, and comprises content written by local hiking experts and user submitted information. All data is vetted by WTA staff. This resource is made possible by the donations of WTA members.
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Results List
4203 HikesDeception Pass State Park - West Beach Sand Dunes
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 0.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 31 feet
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Highest Point
- 32 feet
1.7.26: Approx 150 feet of the northeast corner of the trail has washed out and is no longer accessible.
A stroll along the sand dunes of Deception State Park's West Beach offers a glimpse into this important geologic feature. The way is easy and interpretive signs provide information about the interesting seaside vegetation unique to this area.
Rockport State Park
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 250 feet
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Highest Point
- 750 feet
1.7.26: The ADA trail is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
The family friendly trails of 670-acre Rockport State Park explore an ancient forest where dappled sunlight illuminates mossy trees and lush ferns — perfect for a springtime stroll.
Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Highest Point
- 3,612 feet
The park is closed due to road washout. It is anticipated to reopen on Feb 15 weather permitting.
Fans of geology, history and, of course, nature can enjoy this 168-acre day-use park. The top of the butte has magnificent views from above the Palouse Hills, and you can learn more about the area’s unique geology from interpretive panels at the summit.
Wiley Slough - Fir Island
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 49 feet
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Highest Point
- 15 feet
1.7.26: Some roads in the area are closed until further notice.
Take a waterside walk along Wiley Slough in the Skagit Wildlife area on Fir Island.
Hoffman Hill Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 116 feet
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Highest Point
- 320 feet
Tucked away in the neighborhood of Hoffman Hill, this trail this is the longest continuous trail in DuPont.
Sequalitchew Creek
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 218 feet
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Highest Point
- 250 feet
Sesqualitchew Creek is a fantastic find in the middle of DuPont. Transition from urban to forest and back over a short trail that provides a great distraction from the buzz of urban life -- and all possible on your lunch break!
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 10 feet
Formerly known as the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge and renamed to honor the memory of a noted activist, this an excellent year-round destination for wildlife viewing and photography.
Rattlesnake Ledge
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,160 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,078 feet
This is a fine hike on a well maintained, albeit busy trail through a cool forest with views of the Cedar River watershed, Mount Si, Mount Washington, Rattlesnake Lake and Chester Morse Lake.
Poo Poo Point - Chirico Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 3.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,760 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,850 feet
Hike a short but steep trail with many stone steps. Pause at a viewpoint offering a fine view of Mount Rainier, then continue on to Poo Poo Point itself, only 1.9 miles from the trailhead. Enjoy views to the northwest, and perhaps watch paragliders sailing off into the sky.
Olympic Discovery Trail - East
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 7.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 342 feet
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Highest Point
- 270 feet
Enjoy a gentle amble through forest — with a dash of ravine, wetland and pasture — and on to sweeping views of Port Townsend Bay as this multi-use trail gently eases hikers, cyclists and equestrians down to the waterfront.
Riverfront Trail
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 7.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 303 feet
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Highest Point
- 391 feet
A blacktop trail with some gravel and dirt sections that meanders along the Columbia River in Richland. Start or end at Columbia Point Marina Park at the south end or USS Triton Submarine Memorial Park in the north. The 7-mile trail has many benches along the way to take a breather and soak up the beauty of the fast-moving Columbia.
Basin Creek
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 6.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,450 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,620 feet
The Basin Creek Trail is one of two trails in the Pasayten Wilderness that climb east out of the Chewuch River Valley. The benefits of this trail’s strenuous climb in the minimal shade are the expansive views from the shoulder of Topaz Mt. Beyond the views is the junction with the Windy Peak trail, with optional extensions to summit Windy Peak or continue past Windy Lake and go on to Horseshoe Basin.
Eagle Creek
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 11.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,870 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,346 feet
1.6.26: The trail is closed until further notice due to storm damage.
Cliff diving and drone usage are prohibited along the Eagle Creek Trail.
Hike a gently-graded trail for miles up the Eagle Creek valley. It's a beautiful walk, though quite exposed in some places; those with small children or a fear of heights may want to skip this one.
Wynn-Jones Preserve
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 25 feet
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Highest Point
- 96 feet
Enjoy a quiet mile-long ramble among towering trees just outside of Port Orchard.
Grand Ridge Park
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 7.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
Grand Ridge Park includes 7 miles of WTA-built trail through western redcedar trees, sword ferns, nettles, berries and, at times, slugs. This trail is a little piece of the backcountry close to Seattle and is open to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.
Seward Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
Whether you're a naturalist looking for flora and fauna, a training trail runner, a dog owner looking for a nice walk, a parent with an energetic child or just a busy urban dweller seeking an break from the city, Seward Park is the place for you.
South Kitsap Regional Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 6.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 200 feet
The network of hiking trails offer longer rambles for adults as well as a short interactive loop for kids.
George C Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 10 feet
1.5.26: The sanctuary is closed until further notice for maintenance.
Enjoy birdwatching opportunities in coastal, marsh and forested environments while exploring the refuge’s three miles of looping trails.
Hockinson Meadows Community Park
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 7 feet
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Highest Point
- 285 feet
This 240-acre park has short walking trails, baseball fields, soccer fields, disc golf, a playground, a picnic shelter and an off-leash dog area.
Talapus Lake Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,280 feet
Talapus Lake is a popular hiking trail during the summer. In the winter the road to the trailhead may be inaccessible to cars, so you will have to start with a road walk before getting to the actual trail, adding some extra miles to a snowshoe route to the lake.
Talapus and Olallie Lakes
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 6.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,220 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,780 feet
FR 9030 is closed during the winter season. Refer to the Talapus Lake Snowshoe entry for details on this hike in winter. https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/talapus-lake-snowshoe
With a moderate grade on a wide trail, the hike to Talapus Lake is the perfect introduction to the outdoors for hikers and beginning backpackers. Upon arrival at Talapus, break out lunch or pitch camp. Either way, you can cool off in the large lake. If you feel like pressing on, Ollalie Lake is just about a mile and a half up trail, where open campsites offer lakeside havens with calm waters and views of a beautiful lake basin.
Brown's Point Lighthouse Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 15 feet
Visit this wheelchair-friendly trail on the north side of Tacoma with views of Commencement Bay, Vashon Island and close up of a lighthouse!
Dash Point State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 19.0 miles of trails
Dash Point State park is located between Seattle and Tacoma and is a popular spot for water recreation. Birdwatchers can see shorebirds and raptors, while beach explorers can look for crabs and starfish on the shores during low tide. While the park is mostly known for the beach, there are also miles of forested trails for hiking and biking.
Dumas Bay Sanctuary
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.4 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 80 feet
This small 20-acre park offers visitors access to the beach along Dumas Bay.
Coal Creek Trail
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 550 feet
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Highest Point
- 600 feet
The Red Cedar (Coal Creek Parkway) trailhead is closed for King County’s Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project. Sections of the trail near the trailhead are also closed. Please follow posted trail detours and stay out of fenced construction areas. Other trailheads such as the Forest Drive; Coal Creek Family YMCA; Cinder Mine; and Red Town trailheads are open.
Rich in historical artifacts, lush foliage, wooden bridges, and waterfalls, the well-groomed and well-traveled Coal Creek Trail is a satisfying hike for families, trail runners, history buffs, and avid hikers.
Olallie Lake via Pratt Lake Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 6.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,446 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,880 feet
Olallie Lake is a wonderful first-time destination for hikers or backpackers just beginning to discover trails.
Rattlesnake Mountain - Grand Prospect
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 7.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,050 feet
This hike on Rattlesnake Mountain near North Bend follows good trails through second-growth forest, with possible wildlife sightings. It leads to some outstanding high viewpoints. In spite of the name, there are no rattlesnakes here.
Pigeon Creek Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 121 feet
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Highest Point
- 41 feet
The trail will be closed the end of January 2026 for maintenance work.
The Pigeon Creek Trail takes you for a stroll along Everett's industrial waterfront. Watch the Port of Everett operate, relax on the beach, watch for trains, and enjoy bird watching from the end of the trail.
Rocky Brook Falls
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 0.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
The trail is closed for construction. The closure is expected to last through summer 2026.
This is more of a walk of about 200 yards, but the falls are beautiful when flowing heavily and well worth a visit when in the area.
Poe Mountain via Irving Pass
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,015 feet
One of about six former lookout sites in the Stevens Pass area, Poe Mountain boasts two different trails to the summit; Irving Pass was the recommended route, since you spend a significant amount of the hike on the ridge with awesome views both north and south, though the August 2022 fire has caused significant damage, so it is now more of a toss up.
