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
1521 HikesWorking Forest Nature Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 880 feet
The Working Forest Interpretive Trail is a shaded, half-mile loop through a forest of mixed use and age. Interpretive signs guide hikers along the way through halls of mossy hemlock and offer history on the logging in the area. Conveniently located adjacent to the Coho Campground and Wynoochee Lake, this short hike is perfect for families.
Roslyn Urban Forest - Slag Pile Loop
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 0.58 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 74 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,303 feet
Take a short loop from the Coal Mines Trail through the pine forest.
Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
Enjoy two miles of hiking trails at Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge. There is a variety of habitat, from native grasses to shrub steppe, to riparian areas and ponds that support many types of wildlife.
Yelm-Tenino Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 27.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,084 feet
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Highest Point
- 456 feet
Linking the cities of Yelm and Tenino, this paved trail offers a delightful jaunt through a greenspace just east of Olympia.
Eagle Trail
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,800 feet
Barnes Creek Nature Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
Enjoy this mile and a half long walk in the heart of Des Moines.
Fisher Pond Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 250 feet
A short one-mile loop through a forested park on Vashon Island.
Cache Crater Overlook
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 0.35 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,765 feet
Near Odessa Craters is this short, flat trail to another crater, this one terminating at an overlook into the crater.
Maryhill State Park and Stonehenge Memorial
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 0.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
On the edge of the Columbia River, right before Highway 97 crosses into Oregon is Maryhill State Park. Nestled at the foot of rolling hills and on the shores of the Columbia River, the park is a wonderful place for campers and road trippers.
Antoine Peak Conservation Area - Robbins Road Snowshoe Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 1.65 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 321 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,947 feet
Ascend the west flank of Antoine Peak via an old logging road that switchbacks up the moderate grade, offering occasional views of the Foothills of Mount Spokane to the north before entering a recovering forest. Return via a trail winding through an open hillside offering good views toward the Spokane Valley.
Douglas Falls Grange Park - Nature Loop Trail
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
The Douglas Falls Grange Park makes for a nice roadside stopoff, if you want to get a little exercise and do the Nature Loop.
Dugualla State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
The land encompassed by Dugualla State Park was acquired in 1992, when Washington State Parks bought the property to prevent it from being logged. It is now a quiet little state park at the north end of Oak Harbor.
Russian Butte View Day Use Area
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 0.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,000 feet
A small river access point on the Middle Fork River Road. No official trails have been built here yet, but river access is just a few feet over an embankment. It's a bit of a climb, so not a great access point for folks who might be having mobility challenges.
Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge - Bowerman Basin
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 1.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
The short boardwalk at Bowerman Basin provides a quiet, contemplative place to enjoy the wildlife resting at the Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge.
Railroad Bridge Park
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 67 feet
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Highest Point
- 247 feet
This delightful little park is part of the Olympic Discovery Trail, which means you can hike as far as time allows, or as little as you like. You'll see salmon spawning in the fall, interpretive signs year round, and can watch the seasons turn by visiting as often as you like.
Moments in Time Interpretive Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 25 feet
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Highest Point
- 600 feet
Previously known as the Barnes Point Nature Trail, this is a magical flat forest loop hike near the Storm King Ranger Station, Marymere Falls and Lake Crescent through a mix of old growth and second growth forest full of ferns and moss that Olympic National Park is known for.
Cochrane Memorial Park
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Nestled in the City of Yelm, Cochrane Memorial Park offers quiet paths, a catch and release fishing pond, a covered picnic area and an educational interpretive center.
Johns River State Wildlife Area
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
This short, ADA-accessible trail offers a different experience at high tide and low, since it’s in a surge plain that’s affected by tidal action.
Port Angeles Waterfront Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 4.25 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 10 feet
An easy, mostly paved hike along the saltwater, with plenty of chances to see wildlife.
Bresemann Forest
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Bresemann Forest is a 70-acre park located between Spanaway and Parkland. There is an extensive network of trails here where hikers can pick and choose to make a route that works for them.
South Fork County Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 22 feet
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Highest Point
- 317 feet
Walk along a quiet flat grassy trail with plenty of space to take picnic breaks in some quiet, not far from the city.
Kraule - Sunnyside
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
A loop trail that starts at Sun Mountain Lodge.
Similkameen Trail
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 940 feet
This one is a jewel. A railtrail with opportunities for biking, hiking, birding, wildlife, wildflowers, river views, salmon viewing, photography, waterfall, and history. If you want an urban trail this one has it all.
Suncadia Trail
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 4.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 374 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,297 feet
With 40+ miles of multi-use trails, Suncadia provides choice through all four seasons. This loop explores the northeast side of the Cle Elum River.
Sequim Bay State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 50 feet
Just outside of Sequim sits Sequim Bay State Park, where visitors can take in beautiful views of Sequim Bay and easily access the 126-mile Olympic Discovery Trail.
North Fork Sol Duc River
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 18.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,900 feet
The North Fork Sol Duc River is a remote wilderness trail teeming with adventure. The trail is seldom maintained all the way to its end, and three river fords complicate the effort. The shoulder season hiker may experience solitude and wildlife, but they will also likely encounter high water, blowdown, and route-finding challenges.
Ancient Groves
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
This half-mile loop trail goes through old-growth forest with views of the Sol Duc River.
Whitehorse Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 27.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,305 feet
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Highest Point
- 559 feet
The Whitehorse Trail runs for 27 miles along an old railroad grade, connecting the towns of Arlington and Darrington. The route generally follows Highway 530 and the North Fork Sauk River as it approaches the cascade foothills.
Birth of a Lake Interpretive Trail
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,500 feet
A short boardwalk at Coldwater Lake, the Birth of a Lake trail is stroller and wheelchair friendly, and provides interesting information about the creation of this lake thanks to the 1980 eruption.
Pritchard Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
Pritchard Park sits at the mouth of Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island, facing the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal. With a network of upland trails and beachfront, this park offers numerous hiking opportunities that take visitors through natural Puget Sound landscapes as well as significant historical sites.
