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 HikesBlack River Riparian Forest and Springbrook Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 140 feet
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Highest Point
- 45 feet
The Black River Riparian Forest and Wetland hosts more than 50 species of birds in this habitat area. A bird-watcher's dream, it also provides a wonderful place to stretch your legs and enjoy a shot of nature within Renton's city limits.
Bridle Trails State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 450 feet
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Highest Point
- 525 feet
Bridle Trails State Park offers more than 28 miles of pleasant, forested trails conveniently located between Bellevue and Kirkland. This park is popular with horseback riders, so while dogs are allowed, they must be kept on leash to avoid startling horses.
Bellevue Downtown Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 138 feet
A 20-acre park in the middle of Bellevue.
Dungeness Recreation Area
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
Also known as the portal to the popular Dungeness Spit, there are many equestrian and hiker friendly trails here. Situated on the bluff above the Strait of Juan De Fuca, this area boasts 67 campsites in addition to the scenic, mile-long bluff trail and excellent birdwatching.
Mount Spokane State Park - Mount Kit Carson Trail
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 7.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,282 feet
Mount Kit Carson Trail 160 begins at Saddle Junction and climbs a short, steep route to the summit of its namesake peak, second tallest of the main peaks within Mount Spokane State Park. While it may lack the elevation of Mount Spokane, it more than makes up for it with superior views; pack a picnic lunch and take advantage of the outstanding vista.
Wilburton Hill Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.8 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 175 feet
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Highest Point
- 230 feet
How's this for a diverse urban hike? Begin in the eastern section of this Bellevue park and hike a series of trails for a satisfying loop through dark second-growth forest. Then, follow a connecting trail over to the western section of the park for a loop though the Bellevue Botanical Garden - both the formal gardens and some additional longer forest trails. Along the way brave a high, narrow trail bridge that crosses a deep ravine. Not enough? Multiple spur trails throughout the park invite further exploration.
June Lake Snowshoe
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 4.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,140 feet
Strap on your snowshoes and explore the Marble Mountain trails with a gentle hike to June Lake in the shadow of Mount St. Helens.
Edgar Rock
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,675 feet
Rock spires across the Naches River from Highway 410 catch the eye of travelers from the roadway. For a closer look, consider a hike to the top of Edgar Rock by way of the Lost Creek Trail. This route proves popular early in the season as well as late in the year. The hike is not very long and features good views at the top.
Lake Youngs Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 9.16 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
Part of King County’s regional trail network, the Lake Youngs Trail is a soft-surface, rolling, sometimes hilly loop around a reservoir and offers a couple connections to other popular trails in the area.
Mine Shaft Trail
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 0.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 77 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,506 feet
A short jaunt off the Clay Pit Road to a deep mineshaft left over from mining activities that used to take place on Cougar Mountain in the late 1800s.
Goat Falls
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 230 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,060 feet
This is a short hike through a lush forest canyon with Goat Creek cascading gently beside you all the way.
Maury Island Natural Area
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
On the edge of Maury Island, this 275-acre natural area has the longest undeveloped shoreline along the Puget Sound in King County.
Bobs Lakes
Central Washington > Potholes Region
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 440 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,844 feet
This out-and-back hike into a channel of the ice age floods rewards you with stunning vistas, big sky and endless breathing space.
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge - Crab Creek
Central Washington > Potholes Region
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 870 feet
Explore the desert of eastern Washington at this National Wildlife Refuge.
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge - Rimrock Lake
Central Washington > Potholes Region
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,060 feet
Formerly the Frog Lake Trail, this area is breathtakingly scenic, compensating for the fact that there is no actual lake en route. Frog Lake dried up years ago, leaving a seasonal marsh that occupies a small basin below the trail's ultimate destination; a broad mesa with a 360 degree view of the surrounding scablands of the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.
East Fork
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 0.7 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 183 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,490 feet
A quiet forest trail with small creeks and ponds, the Clay Pit vista, mining artifacts, and a deep mineshaft. Don't worry, it's covered by a grate.
Curly Creek Falls
Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
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Length
- 0.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,285 feet
Visit two waterfalls plunging to the Lewis River on this family friendly accessible trail.
McLane School Forest Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 190 feet
This multi-use trail, also known as the McLane School Trail, starts at the McLane Elementary School in Olympia. The paved trail goes around the elementary school and includes signs identifying native plant species.
Ralph Munro Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 60 feet
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Highest Point
- 190 feet
Formerly known as the McLane Nature Trail, the Ralph Munro Trail was re-named in June of 2018 to honor the man who established the McLane Forest Committee. The trail starts near the McLane Elementary School and goes along Evergreen Pkwy NW towards the Evergreen State College.
Mud Mountain Dam - Rim Trail
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 80 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,300 feet
Located on the White River near Mount Rainier, the Mud Mountain Dam is both a flood control dam operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a recreation facility. This gentle 2-mile trail will take you along the White River.
Squak Mountain Access Trail
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 0.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 530 feet
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Highest Point
- 648 feet
A trail that accesses Squak Mountain from the Trails Center in downtown Issaquah. Take the Squak Mountain Access Trail to access trails on the east side of the mountain: East Ridge, East Side, Phil's Creek, Old Griz, and more.
Breeze Creek Trail
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 0.71 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 90 feet
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Highest Point
- 105 feet
A short, graveled trail wanders through Sternwheeler Park in La Center.
Palouse to Cascades Trail - Lake Keechelus
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,500 feet
For a nice location in the Central Cascades, try this rail trail along the western shore of Lake Keechelus. This is a treat for new snowshoers, especially if it has been recently groomed. Because of its easy accessibility, it can often get crowded on nicer days.
Damon Point
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 10 feet
Damon Point is closed until further notice due to safety concerns.
With four miles of beach walking and water on three sides, Damon Point is one of the best places to hike and view wildlife in the North Beach area of Washington's Pacific Coast.
Military Road
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 410 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,050 feet
See colorful wildflowers in the warmer months and changing leaves in the fall on the Military Road Trail. This 0.7 mile section of trail goes from the Red Town Trailhead to the Cougar Mountain Park boundary at Clay Pit Road
Bullitt Fireplace Trail
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,830 feet
Hike a two-mile forest trail on the north side of Squak Mountain to reach the site of a former cabin owned by the Bullitt family. Only the massive fireplace and the foundation remain today. Optionally, extend your hike to Central Peak, the highest point on Squak Mountain (no view,) and make it an interesting loop by returning via the Old Griz and East Side Trails.
Deschutes Falls Park
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
This mostly-undeveloped park site near Yelm offers visitors waterfall views from a viewing deck and trails through the forest.
South Whidbey State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 3.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 400 feet
With commanding views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, this 347-acre park also has opportunities for bird watching, clamming and crabbing, and offers 3.5 miles of hiking trails in old-growth forest and along a stretch of unspoiled saltwater shoreline.
Fort Flagler State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 150 feet
Fort Flagler State Park is one of five impressive military installations that were established in close proximity to protect Puget Sound from invaders during times of war.
Lover's Lane Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 5.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 480 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
The Lover's Lane trail follows the Sol Duc river upstream, connecting Sol Duc campground, Sol Duc Falls and the resort.
