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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1521 Hikes

Double Bluff

Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island

Length: 4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 259 feet
Highest Point: 105 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.43

(14 votes)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Wildlife

Looking for a great day at the beach with the dog? Double Bluff is the place to be! Time it just right and at low tide you could walk for miles!

Crescent Lake

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Length: 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 18 feet
Highest Point: 86 feet
Rating: Average rating:
1.00

(3 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

An oxbow lake near the Snoqualmie River provides bird habitat and a little bit of wandering.

Deception Pass State Park - Pass Lake

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Length: 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 493 feet
Highest Point: 531 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes
Wildlife

The Pass Lake Loop provides a nice, quiet forested trail near the popular Deception Point State Park. The trailhead is near the boat launch for Pass Lake at the junction of Highway 20 and Rosario Road.

Potholes State Park - Frenchman Hills Trail Loop

Central Washington > Potholes Region

Length: 2.8 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 51 feet
Highest Point: 1,086 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Rivers

Potholes State Park mostly service picknickers and boaters, but there are 3 miles of trail to explore on the Frenchman Hills Trail Loop.

Verne Samuelson Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

Length: 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 419 feet
Highest Point: 503 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(5 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Wildlife

A nice forested stroll, with views of a small creek, and the valley below.

Spiritridge Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 2.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 215 feet
Highest Point: 413 feet
Rating: Average rating:
1.00

(1 vote)

Good for kids
Lakes

This loop trail connects Spiritridge Park, Robbinswood Park and the Phantom Lake Loop and will take you through the Bellevue Airfield Park.

Greenwood Lake

South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley

Length: 6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet
Highest Point: 4,750 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.83

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes

Hike to a sweet, small, little-known lake near the trailhead for High Rock lookout.

Peterson Lake Natural Area

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 1.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 213 feet
Highest Point: 603 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Good for kids
Lakes
Wildlife

The Peterson Lake Natural Area is a haven for wildlife and an important part of keeping clean water running through the Cedar River Watershed in the ever-growing urban areas of King County. It is essential wetland habitat for many species of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.

Evergreen Beach Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia

Length: 1.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 238 feet
Highest Point: 201 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(3 votes)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Wildlife

In Washington, trails can be found just about anywhere. This one takes off from Parking Lot F on the campus of Evergreen State College! A short hike down to a lovely little beach, this is just the ticket for students and families alike.

Lily Point Marine Park and Reserve

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Length: 1.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 360 feet
Highest Point: 257 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Coast
Good for kids
Old growth
Wildlife

With nearly 300 acres and a mile and a half of shoreline along Boundary Bay, Lily Point Marine Park & Reserve is an excellent coastal retreat for adults and children alike.

Golf Course Trail - Newcastle

Issaquah Alps

Length: 1.1 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 233 feet
Highest Point: 708 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Good for kids

The Golf Course Trail is part of the trail network running through the residential town of Newcastle. This trail parallels Golf Club Road along a forested band.

Fort Ward to Blakely Harbor

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 2.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 345 feet
Highest Point: 229 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(1 vote)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

This trail connects Fort Ward Park Park to Blakely Harbor Park via a forested corridor.

Del Fairfax Preserve

Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island

Length: 1.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 166 feet
Highest Point: 306 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Wildflowers/Meadows

Featuring a 1.3 mile lollipop loop, this preserve takes visitors through a forest of Douglas fir and salal to an open meadow.

South Tiger Powerline

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Length: 0.6 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 249 feet
Highest Point: 1,462 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.67

(3 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

Cut across to the south section of the Tiger Mountain Trail from the South Tiger Traverse.

Whistler Canyon Trail

Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range

Length: 24.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 3,000 feet
Highest Point: 3,930 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Old growth
Rivers
Summits
Waterfalls
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

This trail offers vistas of the Okanogan River and Pasayten Wilderness as well as wildlife viewing potential for hikers of all experience levels.

Curry Preserve

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Length: 1.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 256 feet
Highest Point: 219 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Good for kids
Mountain views

Short loop trails through fields with views of Mount Baker.

Fred's Railroad

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

Length: 0.6 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 86 feet
Highest Point: 1,332 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(5 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

A trail off Clay Pit Road with access to Coal Creek Falls, as well as Shy Bear area, Wilderness Peak, and other areas.

Forest to Sky Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 0.9 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 194 feet
Highest Point: 264 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

This trail can be hiked on its own or joined with other area trails for a longer outing.

Tammi Wilson Memorial Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Length: 0.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 26 feet
Highest Point: 34 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Rivers

A nice break from in-town shopping, the Tammi Wilson Memorial Trail is a short, ADA-accessible trail in Burlington.

Bottle Beach State Park

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Length: 1.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 8 feet
Highest Point: 17 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Coast
Dogs not allowed
Good for kids

With 6,000 feet of shoreline and an ADA accessible trail, visitors can travel along the coast and keep an eye out for the numerous species that fill the air.

Waterworks Garden

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 0.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 30 feet
Highest Point: 48 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes

Waterworks Gardens is a public park managed by King County Parks. Complete with trails, art, native plants and wildlife this park winds visitors through a series of garden "rooms" of ponds, wetlands and marshes.

Steamboat Lake

South Cascades > Mount Adams Area

Length: 1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 197 feet
Highest Point: 4,133 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.25

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes

This short trail skirts along the northern edge of Steamboat Lake.

Fairy Dell Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 0.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 106 feet
Highest Point: 166 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

This short trail heads down a forested ravine to a tidal inlet.

Headquarters Trail

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 0.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 20 feet
Highest Point: 2,041 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Good for kids
Lakes
Wildlife

This paved trail is about 0.25 miles and loops around the small Spring Creek pond. There is also a short spur to a small bluff that overlooks the Little Pend Oreille River and the valley that the river runs through.

John Nelson Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 0.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 22 feet
Highest Point: 200 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

Within walking distance of the Bainbridge Island ferry dock, this short loop hike follows Winslow Ravine.

Eastgate Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 0.35 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 130 feet
Highest Point: 630 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Good for kids
Wildlife

Play with the family on trails here, or if rain strikes, head indoors to check out the facilities at South Bellevue Community Center.

Hawley Cove Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 0.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 80 feet
Highest Point: 108 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(2 votes)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

This is a great trail near the Bainbridge ferry dock that offers visitors quick and easy beach access.

Ashford Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 0.25 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 17 feet
Highest Point: 388 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

This connector trail links Avondale Road to Hartman Park, Perrigo Heights Open Space Park, and connects to a trail that leads to Nike Neighborhood Park.

Newcastle Beach Nature Trail

Puget Sound and Islands

Length: 0.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 19 feet
Highest Point: 51 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Good for kids
Lakes

This loop trail takes visitors on a tour through the forest with the option to hang out on the shore of Lake Washington.

Connector Trail

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Length: 0.3 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 57 feet
Highest Point: 1,508 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Wildlife

The Connector Trail does what it says it will do and leads from the parking area to many other trails within the East Tiger Trail System.