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.
We respectfully acknowledge the lands we are visiting are the homelands of Indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest, some of whom have reserved rights on these lands. Tribes continue to rely on and share in the management of these lands today. Please tread gently and treat these places with respect.
Results List
1520 HikesLarrabee State Park - South Lost Lake Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,950 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,650 feet
Tucked away atop Chuckanut Mountain is shallow Lost Lake. The south trail to the lake leads through a recovering forest of bigleaf maple, alder, Douglas fir, and western hemlock, meandering 4.5 miles to a riparian hideout, providing waterfalls, old growth, fall color, and year-round hiking to those who make the journey.
Sourdough Ridge
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,800 feet
The road to Sunrise is closed for the winter season. It is expected to reopen in July 2026.
This short trail allows you a quick escape from the Sunrise parking lot to stunning views of Mount Rainier and the peaks and valley nearby.
Soaring Eagle Regional Park
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 12.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 500 feet
Soaring Eagle Regional Park features 12 miles of trails that are regularly used by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The Pipeline Trail crosses through the park and is wide and flat—in fact, it is quite common to see families with baby strollers out enjoying the trail. Soaring Eagle is also popular for trail running competitions.
Snow Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 7.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,400 feet
A relatively short and easy hike within a stone’s throw of Seattle, Snow Lake delivers splendorous alpine scenery – crystal clear waters, towering peaks – at a mere pittance of sweat and toil. Just don’t expect to have the trail to yourself – Snow Lake is Washington's most heavily-used trail in a wilderness area!
Snow Creek
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 4.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,944 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,274 feet
One of three ways to reach the summit of Mount Zion. It's steep, but short, and you'll be rewarded with view of the Olympics at the top.
Slavin Pond Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 3.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 246 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,341 feet
With more than 600 acres of rolling fields, pine-forested buttes and wetlands, the Slavin Conservation Area provides plenty of room to stretch legs all year-round.
Skookum Flats
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 4.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 525 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,515 feet
Enjoy a gentle walk through shaded forest, often within sight and/or sound of the White River. Skookum Falls can be your destination for a 4.6-mile round trip, or use the south trailhead to choose segments of the 8.5-mile trail (one-way) to hike, bike or run. It’s all good.
Yacolt Burn State Forest - Silver Shadow Trail
Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
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Length
- 2.81 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 87 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,250 feet
Silver Shadow Trail is a three-mile connector trail in the Yacolt Burn State Forest named for being in the shadow of neighboring Silver Star Mountain. Hike it one-way, or connect it with the Tarbell trail to make a 5 mile loop.
Sharpe Park - Sares Head
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 2.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 440 feet
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Highest Point
- 490 feet
This hike just south of Anacortes offers superb views of the ocean and islands from a pair of high vantage points, and it has some fine trails through mixed forest along the way.
Sharpe Park - Montgomery - Duban Headlands
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 425 feet
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Highest Point
- 370 feet
Follow well-signed but sometimes rough trails to a great viewpoint near the water's edge at Porpoise Point. Enjoy views of distant islands, and on a clear day of the distant Olympic Mountains. Sightings of seals, eagles, waterfowl, and sometimes otters are likely.
Shangri La
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 643 feet
A gorgeous trail accessible from the Harvey Manning trailhead on Cougar Mountain. Enjoy wildflowers, as well as the notable "Fantastic Erratic" glacier boulder.
Shadow of The Sentinels
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 900 feet
This interpretive trail is a great one for visitors of all ages. Thanks to the boardwalk, it's great for all comers, including those with mobility issues. Educational signs found along the trail illustrate the purpose of our forests and the reason we need to preserve them.
Sehome Arboretum
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 325 feet
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Highest Point
- 620 feet
A lush, green refuge with 6 miles of trails is the backyard playground for Western Washington University and Fairhaven College in Bellingham.
Deer and Sand Lake
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 5.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 960 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,315 feet
This easily attainable series of lakes provides a good place for kids and adults alike to splash their feet in the sandy bottom and cool water on warm summer days.
Sams Walker Nature Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 1.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
Take a mile-long stroll along a gravelled trail through abandoned farm fields. This trail is barrier free, and trail maintenance WTA is performing will greatly improve it, making it more wheelchair friendly in the future.
Riverside State Park - Trail 25
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 25.0 miles of trails
Trail 25 is the main artery that runs through Riverside State Park. Loop options abound here, as do out-and-backs, or just short wanderings.
Beacon Rock State Park - River To Rock Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 280 feet
From the Moorage at Beacon Rock State Park this short connector trail climbs through tall Douglas-fir trees, through the site of an old homestead and Filbert Orchard, then past Ridell Lake on its way to the namesake Rock. Its a great hike for people who arrive at the park by boat or for anyone wanting to make a longer hike of the 1.0 mile Beacon Rock Trail.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
More than 5,000 acres of marshes, grasslands and wooded areas are home to more than one hundred species of birds, waterfowl and fish. The refuge has a $3 entry fee, which can be waived with an America the Beautiful/Interagency pass.
Red Town Meadow & Trails
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 800 feet
Hike easy, very green trails in the northwest corner of Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. View artifacts from the coal mining era. As optional hike extensions, look in on Far Country Falls, or check out the ongoing downstream Coal Creek Trail.
Rattlesnake Ledge
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,160 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,078 feet
This is a fine hike on a well maintained, albeit busy trail through a cool forest with views of the Cedar River watershed, Mount Si, Mount Washington, Rattlesnake Lake and Chester Morse Lake.
Rainier View
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,000 feet
This is a great hike for kids with lots to see including wild flowers, big views of Mt. Rainier and maybe even some wildlife including marmots and goats. Take a picnic and enjoy the wonderful sights along this trail.
Rainier Trail - Issaquah
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 2.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 250 feet
A conveniently accessed, easy walk through historical and picturesque downtown Issaquah and surrounding forests.
Quinault Rainforest Nature Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
Do a short interpretive loop that passes a crashing creek as it heads to the ocean, gaze up at dizzyingly tall trees, and soak it all in – literally. The Quinault rainforest can average 140 inches of rain each year, so bring your gear – there will be plenty of puddles to splash in on this hike!
Quartz Creek Big Trees
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 0.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
An almost-completely-forgotten nature loop near Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. You won’t see the mountain here, but two giant trees remain from time gone by, and are impressive enough for a visit if you’re in the area.
Quarry
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 1.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 563 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,312 feet
A trail leading from Coal Creek Falls that takes hikers even deeper into Cougar Mountain Wildland Park.
Pratt Connector to Pratt River Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 900 feet
Just a short drive from civilization, this is a good moderate choice if you're seeking a relaxing, riverside ramble.
Potlatch State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 0.2 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 10 feet
Whether you’re visiting for the day or setting up camp for a longer adventure, Potlatch State Park is the perfect place to enjoy the gifts of Hood Canal, featuring a campground for any camping setup, calm waters for kayaking or diving and overnight mooring options.
Point Defiance Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 300 feet
As the largest urban park in Pierce County, the network of roads and trails weaving through the forest preserve provides a quiet retreat for joggers, cyclists, and hikers.
Pioneer Park - La Conner
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 360 feet
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Highest Point
- 140 feet
La Conner is well known for its museums, interesting shops, pubs and dining establishments. Less well-known is this small park at the southwest corner of town that offers a forested retreat with a few short hiking trails and some wildflowers in season. As a hike extension, continue on across Swinomish Channel to visit a tribal park.
Phil's Creek
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
A trail on the west side of Squak Mountain. Part of the Phil's Trail - Thrush Gap Loop, and connects to Old Griz, Summit Trail, May Valley Loop, and East Side Trail.
