Hiking Guide

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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

1520 Hikes

Horsetail Falls

Central Washington > Yakima

Rating: Average rating:
0.00

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Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Waterfalls

This small waterfall is just off highway 410, and is visible from the highway, but a paved path is available for those wishing to get a closer look.

Deep Lake

South Cascades > Mount Adams Area

Length: 5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 900 feet
Highest Point: 5,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(5 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Old growth
Ridges/passes

This moderate in-and-out trail makes a lovely picnic destination, or ideal short backpack, to a brilliant blue lake with peeks of Mount Adams.

Crow Butte Park

Central Washington > Tri-Cities

Length: 6.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 250 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Rivers

Crow Butte Park is located near Patterson, along the Columbia River. The park is operated by the Port of Benton, and it is possible to camp here as well as explore six miles of trail.

Lily Lake

South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley

Length: 2.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 150 feet
Highest Point: 3,660 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.22

(9 votes)

Good for kids
Lakes
Old growth
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

A peaceful wetland lake resting just inside the boundary for Goat Rocks Wilderness, Lily Lake is a gentle stroll, perfect for a day out with the family to experience flora and fauna near White Pass and Mount Rainier. However, the forest road to reach the trailhead is not as gentle, and higher clearance vehicles are advised.

Candy Mountain Trail

Central Washington > Tri-Cities

Length: 3.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 555 feet
Highest Point: 1,383 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

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

In 2016, the Friends of Badger Mountain bought 195 acres of land on Candy Mountain overlooking the Tri Cities area. The trail here, built by more than 240 volunteers and officially opened in June of 2017 nicely complements the trail network at Badger Mountain across the road. Between the two preserves, Friends of Badger Mountain has provided some of the best close-in hiking options in the Tri-Cities area.

Boardman Lake Snowshoe

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Length: 11.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,800 feet
Highest Point: 3,000 feet
Rating: Average rating:
1.50

(2 votes)

Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views

The winter route to Boardman Lake involves several miles of road walking from the Mountain Loop Highway followed by a short stretch on the actual Boardman Lake Trail.

Big Cross (Pasco)

Central Washington > Tri-Cities

Length: 3.1 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 40 feet
Highest Point: 427 feet
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Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

Home to local middle and high school cross country runs, this trail is used by many locals for peaceful walks and jogs, and anyone interested in disc golf!

Badger Mountain - The Langdon Trail

Central Washington > Tri-Cities

Length: 6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,300 feet
Highest Point: 1,570 feet
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Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Mountain views
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

The Langdon Trail runs along the south side of Badger Mountain above a large apple orchard. This is the least traveled trail in the system. It is popular with trail runners and mountain bike riders because of its meandering route as it goes in and out of gullies.

Badger Mountain Flats

Central Washington

Length: 0.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 30 feet
Highest Point: 240 feet
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0.00

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Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views

This short trail in the City of Richland’s Trailhead Park was built in sections by Boy Scouts for their Eagle Scout Projects and then graveled by the Tri-Cities Rotary Clubs. The Badger Flats Trail heads west through open sagebrush and grasses, then loops back along the face of Badger Mountain. To make a complete loop, take the Canyon Trail back to the parking lot.

Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail

Central Washington > Wenatchee

Length: 10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 600 feet
Highest Point: 692 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Good for kids
Mountain views
Rivers

This is a 10-mile, paved loop on both sides of the Columbia River near Wenatchee. The trail was completed in 1990 by the Chelan County PUD, connecting residents in the area with nature right in their backyards.

Yakima Greenway

Central Washington > Yakima

Length: 10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 1,130 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.75

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Rivers
Wildlife

The Yakima Greenway is a 10-mile paved trail along the Yakima and Naches Rivers with a mix of developed parks, fishing lakes, boat landings, picnic areas, playgrounds and nature trails—perfect for anything from a short walk or a picnic with the kids to a run or an all-day hike.

Yakima Area Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Central Washington > Yakima

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Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

Located just outside the city of Yakima, this arboretum showcases hundreds of different plant species through display gardens and themed areas.

Tieton River Meadows Snowshoe

South Cascades > Goat Rocks

Length: 10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 350 feet
Highest Point: 3,500 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(2 votes)

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

Follow an unplowed forest road as it meanders up the Tieton River Valley and keep on the lookout for elk, fox, martens and other wildlife that thrive in this wilderness area. Along the way you can enjoy views of Old Snowy Mountain or explore the wide meadows that line the trail.