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
1522 HikesSusie's Trail
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 90 feet
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Highest Point
- 160 feet
Susie’s Trail offers a relaxing nature stroll on a wide gravel path along the Sultan River as it connects the city’s River Park with the nearby trails at multi-use Osprey Park.
Erinswood
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 600 feet
Erinswood is a barrier-free trail that meanders through a variety of ecosystems over its short length. Meditate to the sound of rushing streams as you pass through riparian, deciduous, and evergreen habitats that form the backdrop of a 0.7-mile sojourn under the shadow of Heybrook Ridge. Erinswood is still under construction and likely to be completed by the end of 2019.
Butte Camp
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,697 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,750 feet
Visit this gentle trail climbing through old lava flows, lodgepole pine trees, meadows of wildflowers and huckleberries with breathtaking views of Mount St. Helens. A creek at Lower Butte Camp offers a good opportunity for camping and plenty of day hike potential on to the Loowit Trail.
Sol Duc Falls
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,951 feet
Marvel at old-growth trees amid a lush rain forest landscape while visiting one of Olympic National Park’s most beloved attractions: Sol Duc Falls.
Mine Road Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 650 feet
A nice afternoon hike near Darrington up an abandoned road to an old mine.
Price Sculpture Forest
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 120 feet
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Highest Point
- 273 feet
Combine local art with nature on a stroll through Price Sculpture Forest.
Oak Harbor Waterfront Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
The Oak Harbor Waterfront Trail is a route that follows the shoreline of Oak Harbor Marina.
White Bluffs - North
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 725 feet
This is a striking, gorgeous hike -- excellent year round, whether you like snow-dappled trail or high desert. If you visit in summer, bring lots of water and a hat. There's no water available here.
Snoqualmie Valley Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 32.0 miles, one-way
Walk along an old railroad grade that climbs gently though forested hillsides. In summer, look for wildflowers: blackberry, elderberry, pea, daisy, buttercup and wild rose.
Marymoor Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles of trails
Marymoor Park features a handful of trails to explore that offer chances to spot wildlife along the Sammamish River.
Market to MOHAI
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 170 feet
Explore the heart of Seattle, starting at the Museum of History and Industry in South Lake Union and ending downtown at Pike Place Market.
McNary National Wildlife Refuge
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 350 feet
View thousands of migrating waterfowl and other wildlife from an easy, accessible trail through a national wildlife refuge just outside of the Tri-Cities.
Hope and Mig Lakes
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,550 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,650 feet
This hike has deep forest, pretty mountain lakes, fall color, and plenty of good trail to walk on without watching your feet all the time.
McCormick Forest Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 400 feet
A 122 acre park near Gig Harbor, with trails that offer a wide range of difficulty, from flat, to 200 foot elevation gains.
Bus Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 500 feet
See history in your backyard. Tiger Mountain is full of historic trails, but the Bus Trail gets its name from an old bus that lies on its side along the trail. Kids will love exploring the area, and the Bus Trail can be used to make a huge variety of loops on the north side of Tiger Mountain.
Ancient Lakes
Central Washington > Potholes Region
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 625 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,200 feet
View one of the best examples of a recessional-cataract canyon. Potholes Coulee caught the attention of J Harlen Bretz in the early 20th century, which led to his “outrageous hypothesis” of Ice Age flooding.
Redlining Heritage Trail - Central District
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Walk through Seattle's historically Black neighborhood along this section of the Redlining Heritage Trail.
Big Tree Botanical Area Interpretive Site
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 2.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 175 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,280 feet
A lovely short trail in a gorgeous setting, this hike is worth planning as a weekend trip to include camping at nearby Lost Lake.
Sunset Falls
Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
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Length
- 0.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 6 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,000 feet
This accessible trail to Sunset Falls is a great option for hikers of all experience levels. It’s located right next to a campground and day-use area.
Cascade Trail
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 22.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 60 feet
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Highest Point
- 230 feet
This 22.5-mile rail trail follows the abandoned Burlington Northern grade connecting the towns of Sedro Woolley and Concrete, and can be accessed from three trailheads off of the North Cascades Highway.
Monte Cristo Ghost Town
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 700 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,800 feet
Hike to an old mining town by heading up a long-closed road along the South Fork Sauk River. This route largely sticks to the old route taken by miners over a century ago.
Cassimer Bar Natural Area
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
A quiet natural area near Brewster that offers wildlife viewing and beautiful views of Okanogan County
Leavenworth Fish Hatchery
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,168 feet
The Leavenworth Fish Hatchery is a charming location that provides great education about salmon and their life cycles, all on the scenic Icicle River.
Salmon Viewing Trail
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,500 feet
This very short trail is self-proclaimed as the premier location for viewing wild salmon in the Pacific Northwest. Think so? You be the judge during your visit.
River Run
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 160 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,325 feet
Nearly level double track runs alongside the Methow River alternating between open meadows and Ponderosa forests. Do this quiet trail as an out and back or connect to Jack's Trail for a nice loop.
Saddle Rock Traverse Trail
Central Washington > Wenatchee
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Length
- 0.75 miles, one-way
This trail connects to Saddle Rock from the Jacobson Preserve, northwest of Saddle Rock.
Lake Easton State Park
Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
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Length
- 5.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 451 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,283 feet
Lake Easton State Park is not a wilderness park, but it is scenic and peaceful. You can put together a five-mile loop hike on the park trails and on a section of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, if you don't mind walking on roads for a bit through the town of Easton. This hike makes for a good leg stretcher when you need a break from I-90.
Obstruction Pass State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 1.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 305 feet
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Highest Point
- 225 feet
Moran State Park might have mountains and lakes, but Obstruction Pass has quiet, open forest, secluded campgrounds, and the largest public beach on Orcas Island. Take a quiet walk here and soak in the peaceful shoreline.
Moran State Park - Cascade Lake
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 2.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 480 feet
Cascade Lake provides recreation opportunities for every kind of outdoor enthusiast. The main day-use area offers a picnic area, kitchen shelters, boat launches and rentals, a swimming beach, and fishing. One of the main attractions though is the loop trail that circles the lake. Walk along the shore of the lake and enjoy secluded viewpoints and tall trees.
Cape Disappointment State Park - Coastal Forest Loop
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 260 feet
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Highest Point
- 140 feet
Tucked off of Spur Road 100, the opposite direction from the Cape Disappointment State Park camping area, the Coastal Forest Loop offers a chance to experience the signature environment of this area in either a half mile or mile and a half loop. Be sure to snag the brochure offered at the park office with interpretive information corresponding to posts along the way.
