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.
We respectfully acknowledge the lands we are visiting are the homelands of Indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest, some of whom have reserved rights on these lands. Tribes continue to rely on and share in the management of these lands today. Please tread gently and treat these places with respect.
Results List
1522 HikesMountain Beaver Trail
Issaquah Alps > Taylor Mountain
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Length
- 1.84 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 800 feet
Wander along this forested slope above Carey Creek in the southern portion of the Taylor Mountain Forest.
Evans Creek Trail (Redmond)
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3 feet
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Highest Point
- 52 feet
A short walk through historic farmland turned wetland and forest just east of downtown Redmond.
La Center Bottoms
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
La Center Bottoms is a county-owned stewardship site and a stop along The Audubon Society’s The Great Washington State Birding Trail Southwest Loop. It is a pleasant short stroll, perfect to stretch your legs or share nature observation tips with the family.
Captain William Clark Regional Park at Cottonwood Beach - Dike Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
Enjoy a hike or glimpse some native species of bird along the Washougal Dike.
Olympic Discovery Trail - East Central
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 26.1 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 943 feet
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Highest Point
- 250 feet
This section of the Olympic Discovery Trail, from Blyn to Port Angeles, offers an appealing mix of forest, farms, rivers and waterfront views.
Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 210 feet
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Highest Point
- 265 feet
Explore the Chehalis River between working farmland and recently restored riparian habitat. Your hosts: a bevy of birds, from barn swallows to bald eagles.
Profanity
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 1.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 640 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,846 feet
This short feeder trail located on the west side of the Kettle River Range provides easy access to the portion of the Kettle Crest National Recreation Trail around Profanity Peak.
Lake People Park (Xacua'bs)
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.1 miles of trails
A small neighborhood park on a hillside in the Columbia City region of Seattle.
Illahee Forest Preserve
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 2.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 210 feet
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Highest Point
- 530 feet
Explore an undeveloped watershed on well-maintained trails just minutes from town.
Blyth Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Blyth Park lies along the Sammamish River in the City of Bothell. Hiking trails extend from this more developed area out through the woods and along the river. Some trails are more developed while others are impromptu social trails.
Hurricane Ridge Snowshoe
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,757 feet
Whether you’re an expert or a first-timer, Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park is one of the most spectacular places to snowshoe in Washington state—and on clear days you’ll be treated to bird’s-eye views of Mount Olympus in all her winter splendor.
Anacortes Community Forest Lands - Whistle Lake
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 580 feet
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Highest Point
- 600 feet
In the heart of Fidalgo Island lies a natural gem of a forest with wetlands, lakes, and rocky bald meadows with great views. This nice little hike will take you around the lake on a hiker only trail. Take this hike in spring for the fresh new leaves and the dainty spring flowers, or visit on a rainy day in winter and watch the mist float above the lake among the trees. The lake is very popular on hot summer days.
Deer Park Missile Site Trails
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.0 miles, (type not yet set)
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,250 feet
This trail system on the outskirts of Deer Park is inviting to a variety of user groups with 3 loops of different lengths through a serene ponderosa forest.
Hamlin Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 440 feet
Explore forested trails in Shoreline's oldest and largest park. These include a main half-mile trail that is wheelchair accessible. Appreciate 100-year-old trees, and hike trails featuring impressive staircases.
Four Springs Lake Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 400 feet
This is a quiet alternative to the busy trails in the state parks on Camano Island. The lake is not much more than a pond, but you can hear the bubbling of the small springs feeding into the wetland and listen for birdsong as you stroll along the path.
Palouse to Cascades Trail - Beverly Bridge
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 4.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 550 feet
This section hike on one of Washington’s longest rail trails includes an impressive vantage point of the nearby Saddle Mountains on a pedestrian-only bridge over the Columbia River.
Lyre Conservation Area
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 235 feet
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Highest Point
- 180 feet
A lovely protected space on a half-mile of beach along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This area is just 20 miles west of Port Angeles -- perfect for a picnic or a short day trip.
Kukutali Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 2.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 230 feet
Thanks to a partnership between Washington State Parks and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Kukutali Preserve in Similk Bay near La Conner opened to the public on June 16, 2014. Believed to be the first park in the United States to be co-owned and managed by a tribe and another government, management of the area focuses on conservation and research, public education and limited recreational use — including hiking!
Soos Creek Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 85 feet
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Highest Point
- 400 feet
This multi-use trail travels through a greenbelt in the Kent East Hill area, meandering over gentle hills through forests and wetlands. A year-round escape without the drive.
Kulshan Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
Here's a nice little urban walk to keep in your back pocket if you need a flat paved path, or maybe you are in town for the Tulip Festival and need a bit of a leg stretcher.
Swofford Pond
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 3.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 140 feet
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Highest Point
- 922 feet
The South Swofford Pond Trail is a joint venture by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Cowlitz River Project of Tacoma Power and runs almost two miles around the south side of Swofford Pond to its southwest corner. It is an easy graded, mostly wooded trail that offers plenty of opportunities to view wildlife, marvel at old-growth cedars and enjoy glimpses of the surrounding Swofford Valley.
Padilla Bay
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 30 feet
This estuary at the saltwater edge of the Skagit River delta is eight miles long and three miles across, and you can travel along a portion of it. This hike can be enjoyed in any season. The easy flat trail make this an ideal hike for many hikers. Birders will definitely want to bring the binoculars! Before you start, be sure to check out the large tree on the road to the trailhead, there is a pair of bald eagles that sometimes hang out here.
Mount Spokane State Park - Trail 120
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,119 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,554 feet
The trails on Mount Spokane interlace, offering opportunities to create long or short hikes. Trail 120 allows hikers to loop onto the Kit Carson Trail and beyond.
Belfair State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 0.4 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 80 feet
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Highest Point
- 65 feet
Enjoy a short but sweet stroll on a wide, flat trail to the pebble beaches of Belfair State Park. For those with younger children, you can also spend time on the delightful playground next to the large picnic shelter.
Carlisle Lake
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 88 feet
A one mile loop trail takes visitors around a lake that used to be a mill pond.
Port Gamble Forest - Bluff Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 2.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 148 feet
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Highest Point
- 81 feet
Take a short, fairly flat walk through forest near Highway 104 right outside Port Gamble. It's the perfect little walk to take if you just need an hour or so outside.
Lake Wilderness Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 580 feet
A great quick neighborhood escape, or stay longer and there is something for everyone. A cultivated arboretum with additional trails in a small forest, with playground, disc golf course, a lake with swimming, fishing, boat rentals, and more.
Third Beach
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 280 feet
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Highest Point
- 280 feet
The trail to Third Beach provides plenty of suspense for hikers. It’s a 1.3 mile trek through high trees, sometimes shrouded in fog, giving the forest here a spooky aura. But popping out onto the coast at the log-choked mouth of a creek and seeing the grand Pacific Ocean provides the perfect payoff.
Dobson and McFadden Park Trail
Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 600 feet
This forested trail connecting two parks in the City of Chehalis (Dobson and McFadden), offers a quick get away into nature on the edge of a residential neighborhood.
Steamboat Rock
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 650 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,250 feet
Jutting 800 feet out of Banks Lake in Washington’s majestic coulee country, Steamboat Rock is the crown jewel of this area. The basalt butte has a rich history; first used by native people many years ago, and during the ice age, the Great Missoula Floods carved the canyons here, while the rock stood as an island in the raging river. Now, Steamboat Rock lies high and dry, offering excellent 360-degree panoramas of the landscape surrounding it.
