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 HikesKelsey Creek Park Nature Trails
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 194 feet
The Kelsey Creek Park Nature trails provide a year-round opportunity to enioy a forest experience. In the springtime, blooming flowers offer a heady aroma for people wandering in the area. By summertime, birds flit and trill in the brush as Kelsey Creek babbles beside you. Fall brings vivid oranges and reds as the trees in the area change color. Winter's blanket doesn't deter hikers, as this is a great destination for shaking winter doldrums.
Pacific Way Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 2.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
Take this wide, graveled path to get a quick dose of nature near home.
Cappy's Trails
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
This network of trails that weave through the town of Port Townsend just west of Fort Warden State Park are known as Cappy’s Trails
Ruth Cohen Memorial Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
This small neighborhood park features a loop trail that winds through the forest behind the playground.
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - Mitchell Point
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
This is one of several hikeable sections of the old, original Columbia River Highway that spanned the Oregon side of the Gorge. After years of disuse as a highway, this paved trail is slowly being restored so hikers and cyclists can enjoy it.
Millwood Interurban Trail
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
This one-mile long rail trail in the City of Millwood, just east of Spokane.
North Creek Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
The North Creek trail offers a quiet urban oasis that links the cities of Mill Creek, Bothell, and Everett. It's a wide, shaded path that leads from McCollum Park in Everett to the city center.
Manzanita Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
This Bainbridge Island park is popular with horseback riders and hikers due to its proximity to the main highway.
South Kitsap Regional Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
The vast network of hiking trails offer longer rambles for adults as well as a short interactive loop for kids.
Appleway Trail
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.1 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
A Rail-to-Trail conversion through the heart of the Spokane Valley, the Appleway Trail provides a non-motorized option for traveling through town.
Lake Washington Ship Canal Waterside Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 50 feet
Trails offer many different experiences to all types of users. This tail is no different. It can be a colorful place to avoid on boating days, it can be a wonderful short trail for youngsters to explore, or it can be a link in a much larger and longer network of trails in and around the University of Washington Campus.
Port of Skagit Trails
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 10.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
This small network of trails between Anacortes and Burlington offers a nice outing for kids and adults alike.
Green Lantern Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 33 feet
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Highest Point
- 463 feet
The Green Lantern Trail mostly follows the shores of Silver Lake in South Everett, perfect for those looking to stretch their legs and experience the outdoors without having to leave the city. With a multitude of attractions including passing through three parks with water access this trail is ready to please! Disc golfers, beach-goers, kids, birders and fishermen alike may all find something here.
Enchantment Park
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Enchantment Park is part of a large network of different trails and parks located along the Wenatchee River in downtown Leavenworth. The trails are well maintained, and dotted with informative plaques all along their length.
Deer Lake
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,650 feet
The hike to Deer Lake is a great day hike, or beginners overnight.
Snoqualmie Ridge Trail – Deep Creek Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 7.62 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 840 feet
Deep Creek Trail begins at Azalea Park and connects to a variety of local trails in the city of Snoqualmie.
Snoqualmie Ridge Trail Network - Deer Park Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 1.78 miles, roundtrip
This short and sweet loop hike offers a wonderful little retreat into nature within the city of Snoqualmie. There are plenty of opportunities to spot some waterfowl as you pass the multiple retention ponds along the way. Listen to croaking frogs as you pass by wetland areas and even some old growth trees.
Silver Falls Interpretive Trail
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 2,400 feet
With a flat grade and plenty of benches and signs, this trail makes for a calming stroll through a beautiful area, no matter the occasion.
Nason Ridge Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 750 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,720 feet
A number of moderate snowshoe trails lie around the Lake Wenatchee area, but with a big, beautiful Ponderosa pine tree and views of the surrounding mountains, Nason Ridge gives you the best bang for your buck.
Miller River Road Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 7.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 700 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,200 feet
In winter, and, as with all showshoeing, the right gear, it is possible to snowshoe the Miller River Road to the Dorothy Lake Trailhead.
Middle Fork Connector Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,150 feet
Enjoy Garfield Mountain from the Taylor River, spot Stegosaurus Butte through the trees, enjoy the lush moss, and get a quick dose of nature on this short ramble.
Lake Hancock
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 9.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,391 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,360 feet
This hike is in a privately owned forest. The public is allowed to recreate here with a permit that is sold by the land owner at https://sqrecreation.com/.
Cooper Lake Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
Snowshoe around a lake in the Salmon La Sac area; you'll share the area with motorized users, as well.
Chelan Ridge
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 250 feet
The short hike offers lofty views into the Lake Chelan and Methow River valleys and is ideal for observing raptors during their annual migration.
Blackbird Island - Waterfront Park
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
Bird, salmon, history, and river lovers will enjoy this trail in a Leavenworth park
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) - Stampede Pass to Windy Pass
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 12.0 miles, one-way
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Highest Point
- 4,500 feet
This is a 12-mile traverse of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) that makes a great warm-up thru-hike for the full PCT, or a nice overnight backpacking trip.
Twin Lakes Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,100 feet
This is a snowshoe up a Forest Road before continuing through to a lake basin just off I-90.
Tumwater Campground Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,050 feet
For a quiet snowshoe on flat terrain, try this ranger recommended hike just outside of Leavenworth.
Tanner Landing Park
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 520 feet
A pleasant walk along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie, as well as a large field and wildflowers. Great for a short hike or picnic.
Spada Lake - Culmback Dam
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
Culmback Dam and Spada Lake provide lovely retreat off Highway 2, just east of Sultan and up the Sultan Basin Road. Spada Lake is a source of drinking water, so in-water activities are prohibited, but there are hiking trails that circle the lake and nearby just waiting for your exploration.
