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 HikesWillard Springs Trail
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 3.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 219 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,905 feet
The Willard Springs Trail is a loop along the edge of the Conboy Lake marsh and through the pine forest. Beginning at the refuge headquarters, the trail parallels the west shore of the old Conboy Lake lakebed, with views across the lakebed and north to the 12,000-foot Mt. Adams from the Observation Platform, then returns through the forest.
Lauretta Norene and Groth Nature Preserve
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 1.25 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 291 feet
The hidden forest trails here are actually two nature preserves gifted to the county, the northern Loretta Naurene Forest Preserve in 1992 and the southern Groth Nature Preserve in 1997.
Marblemount Boat Launch Trail
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 300 feet
This is a nice little leg stretcher just off the North Cascades Highway. Especially good in winter, when the highway is closed, and the eagles are feeding along the Skagit River.
Bear Lake
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 1.23 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 1,880 feet
Bear Lake Regional Park has a short hiking trail and is a popular spot for families.
Riverside State Park - Trail 214
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
One of several short connector trails within the vast trail network of Riverside State Park.
Black Diamond Open Space
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 17.0 miles of trails
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Highest Point
- 700 feet
The Black Diamond Open space consists of 1,240 forested acres including wetlands, peat bogs, streams and portions of the protected migratory corridor known as the Wildlife Habitat Network. Explore the 17 miles of non-motorized trails only two miles north of Black Diamond and six miles to the south of Maple Valley.
Anacortes Community Forest Lands - Heart Lake
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 2.86 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 130 feet
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Highest Point
- 620 feet
While there is not a trail all the way around the lake proper, it’s possible to do a loop hike around this lovely little lake just across the road from Mount Erie and Sugarloaf in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Formerly a state park, this area was transferred to the City of Anacortes in 2002, and now the trails that loop and bend around this little lake are accessible to residents and visitors without requiring a Discover pass.
Colfax Trail
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 6.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 260 feet
A hike on an old railroad grade through a Whitman County Park and wildlife preserve.
Arthur G. Rempel Nature Trail
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 1.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 45 feet
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Highest Point
- 882 feet
The Arthur G. Rempel Nature Trail is a small series of trails inside the Fort Walla Walla Natural Area. The trail is easily accessible from Walla Walla and College Place, providing a great respite from the city and a close-in opportunity for birdwatching.
Grayland Beach State Park
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 40 feet
Right on the Pacific Ocean, Grayland Beach State Park offers visitors easy access to miles of sandy beach via their choice of multiple small trails.
Cheney Tertiary Wetlands
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,300 feet
Cheney Tertiary Wetlands serves as both the third and final enhancement of the Cheney Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility, and also as a looped trail system just outside the city of Cheney.
Beebe Springs Wildlife Area - River Trails
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
Visiting Beebe Springs is more of a leg stretcher or bird watching location than a destination hiking location. That much being said, it has bountiful wildlife and broad vistas. Do note that it is closed seasonally from December 1 to March 15.
Buckner Orchard Walk
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 1,200 feet
Take a walk around the historic (and still operational) apple orchard in the Stehekin valley.
Gold Basin Mill Pond Interpretive Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
This extremely short paved and boardwalk trail is a nice, quick stop to make while traveling the Mountain Loop Highway. Interpretive signs along the way explain the history of the area.
Panther Creek Falls
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 0.16 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,800 feet
Take a beautiful, very short hike to a lovely waterfall off the beaten path.
Lakeview Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 95 feet
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Highest Point
- 410 feet
Follow a gentle, stroller-friendly slope for about a mile along the eastern and northern shores of scenic Lake Ballinger. You can extend your walk by continuing west along Lakeview Drive to the nearby Interurban Trail, or head east to explore the gravel forested path through Terrace Creek Park
Little Spokane Wildlife Area: Rustler's Gulch - Holly Road Loop
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 6.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 850 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,260 feet
Visit Rustler's Gulch to enjoy in year-round wetlands, seasonal wildflowers, and an abundance of wildlife.
Foster and Marsh Island Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
Take a walk through the grounds of the Washington Park Arboretum, along the edge of Lake Washington, and near the grounds of the old MOHAI building. This is a nice urban romp, perfect for before or after work, or on a day when you just can't get out of the city.
Kelcema Lake
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 29 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,040 feet
This short hike to a lake in the Boulder River Wilderness is a great trail for families.
Deming Homestead Eagle Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 0.7 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 220 feet
Deming Homestead Eagle Park is an excellent stop along the Nooksack River. Enjoy bald eagle viewing and gorgeous rambly rivers here.
Layser Cave
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,400 feet
The short Layser Cave interpretive trail is a quick detour off the main route south of Randle that transports visitors into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The trail takes just a half-hour to hike and provides a nice immersion into the human history of the area.
Volunteer Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
A large, wooded park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. With a historic watertower, the Asian Art Museum and the Volunteer Park Conservatory here, there is plenty to see here on your walk.
Black Pine Lake
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,010 feet
Visit this sweet wheelchair-friendly trail outside Twisp for lovely mountain views and a placid lake.
East Lake Sammamish Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 10.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 393 feet
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Highest Point
- 136 feet
This regional trail runs along the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish, connecting Redmond and Issaquah.
Children of the Sun
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 7.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 621 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,061 feet
This is a class A paved cycling and walking trail. It parallels the new North Spokane Corridor from the Little Spokane River to Hillyard. Eventually it will connect with the Centennial Trail. The trail will be extended as road construction continues.
Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 1.3 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 800 feet
This interpretive center offers three different short trails for visitors to explore the history of firefighting and fire lookouts in the Entiat Valley, as well as learn a bit about plant and fire ecology.
Sumner Link Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 199 feet
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Highest Point
- 85 feet
The Sumner Link Trail offers the chance to experience the valley along the White River including river views, wildlife, and native vegetation as well as agriculture and industry. Linking to the Interurban trail and Lakeland Hills Trail on the north and the Foothills trail and river walk to the south, this is also a great commute option.
Elk Creek Conservation Area
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 25 feet
An interpretive trail outside of Forks. Great for a midday walk or a leg stretch during a long drive.
Redmond Ridge Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.34 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 419 feet
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Highest Point
- 656 feet
This is a King County regional trail that winds through the Redmond Ridge neighborhood, offering travellers a non-motorized alternative for getting around.
Ellen Davis Trail
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 583 feet
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Highest Point
- 338 feet
The scenic Ellen Davis Trail goes on and off the street to connect the Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail at Leverich Park to St. James Road. This muti-purpose trail, open from 7:00 a.m. to dusk, is mostly flat, but it does have a few steep switchbacks.
