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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1522 Hikes

Maloney Creek Interpretive Trail

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Length: 1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 20 feet
Highest Point: 1,028 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildlife

A half-mile ramble through quiet forest near Skykomish.

Lower Wolf Trail

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 1.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 83 feet
Highest Point: 2,277 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

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

The Lower Wolf trails, adjacent to Newport, include some wide-open views of the Pend Oreille River valley. The trails are popular with hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers.

Upper Wolf Trails

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 2.5 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 107 feet
Highest Point: 2,325 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

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

Get a forest experience right on the edge of the town of Newport, with a network of trails for hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers.

Ludlow Falls Interpretive Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Length: 0.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(3 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes
Waterfalls

This is a lovely trail year-round. If you don’t live in the area, it makes an excellent quick stop if you’re in the vicinity of the Hood Canal Bridge.

Ahtanum State Forest - Grey Rock Trail

Central Washington > Yakima

Length: 7.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,500 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

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

A long, scenic trail with options to meander as long as you like.

Thunder Woods Nature Trail

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Length: 1.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 350 feet
Highest Point: 1,200 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Old growth

Hiking the North Cascades is a treat for all ages. This short nature trail gives a taste of moss-draped old growth with moderate elevation gain.

Salmon Ridge Snowshoe

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 5.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 300 feet
Highest Point: 2,400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildlife

With gentle terrain, easy river access and views of snow-laden peaks, this narrow river valley is an inviting snowshoe destination, especially for beginners.

White Salmon Road Snowshoe

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 485 feet
Highest Point: 3,500 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(5 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Old growth
Wildlife

Snowshoe or cross-country ski on this road just below the Mount Baker Ski Area.

Fish Lake Trail

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Length: 7.6 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 382 feet
Highest Point: 2,151 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids

A rails-to-trails paved path connecting West Spokane to Queen Lucas Lake.

James Pond Loop

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Length: 0.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 20 feet
Highest Point: 15 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Good for kids
Lakes
Wildlife

A short, flat trail in the Mora campground winds through classic Olympic forest to a small frog pond.

Fort Stevens Clatsop Spit

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 15.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 93 feet
Highest Point: 100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Good for kids
Lakes
Wildlife

Visit one of the nation's largest public campgrounds and marvel at the geographic phenomenon that is the Clatsop Spit at Fort Stevens State Park. Learn about local history and embrace the rugged Oregon coast where the Columbia meets the Pacific.

Pioneer Park Kalispel Heritage Trail

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 0.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 29 feet
Highest Point: 2,123 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Fall foliage
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows

This short interpretive trail guides you through the woods above the Pend Oreille River to learn about the traditional culture of the Kalispel People.

Sullivan Lake Nature Trail

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 0.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 85 feet
Highest Point: 2,745 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Lakes
Wildlife

This nature trail is ideal when you’re camping at beautiful Sullivan Lake and want a short, woodsy hike before breakfast or after supper.

Gypsy Copper Camp

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 0.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 3,468 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

A short hike to an historic mining camp and recently restored buildings on the Colville National Forest.

Elk Creek Falls

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 2.1 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 300 feet
Highest Point: 2,820 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Mountain views
Waterfalls

Located just off the pavement, this short and easy hike offers good views of the namesake falls, along with glimpses of Hall Mountain in the distance. Come in spring for the highest water volume, seek shade and mist in summer, and return in fall for the best foliage color.

Mill Pond Historic Site Trails

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 1.6 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 145 feet
Highest Point: 2,577 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows

The Mill Pond Historic Site is a fascinating and beautiful location to explore, with accessible trails, historical features, and an evolving landscape healing after removal of a dam.

Sullivan Creek and South Mill Pond

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 380 feet
Highest Point: 2,618 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows

Enjoy an easy hike through a shady forest in an uncrowded corner of the state. Check out the progress of habitat restoration in the valley where Sullivan Creek was formerly dammed.

Kelley Creek via Martin Creek Trailhead

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Length: 5.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet
Highest Point: 3,472 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.25

(4 votes)

Fall foliage
Good for kids
Old growth
Rivers
Waterfalls

Start off with a bit of railroad history, then follow a trail into the Wild Sky Wilderness. Parallel Martin Creek on a bench above the waterway, winding upward through the forest to meet Kelley Creek and the old Kelley Creek trail. WTA helped construct the connector, designed to increase the connectivity of the trail system of the Iron Goat.

Sweet Creek Falls Interpretive Trail

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 150 feet
Highest Point: 2,221 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(5 votes)

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

Take a few minutes to pull off the highway and do the short hikes at the euphoniously named Sweet Creek Falls rest area. You’ll be glad you did!

Tamanawas Falls

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 3.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 650 feet
Highest Point: 3,450 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Old growth
Rivers
Waterfalls

This trail has easy access, is relatively flat and is only 3.6 miles round trip. The payoff is a broad and picturesque curtain of water, dropping 109 feet over a basalt ledge.

American Camp and South Beach

Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands

Length: 2.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 167 feet
Highest Point: 175 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.67

(3 votes)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

Hike from the site of a historic military occupation down to South Beach, the longest public beach on San Juan Island. Wildlife abounds as guests often encounter red foxes and may see orcas in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Goat Marsh Research Area

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens

Length: 2.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 180 feet
Highest Point: 2,930 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.50

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Old growth

A family-friendly easy walk into a tranquil forest of giant trees with views over a lake and marsh to Mount St. Helens, but don't forget the insect repellent.

Greenwater and Echo Lakes

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410

Length: 14.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,900 feet
Highest Point: 4,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.82

(44 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Good for kids
Lakes
Old growth
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

Visit a trail where rushing rivers, placid lakes, and wild forests abound.

Jarrell Cove State Park - Harstine Island

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Length: 1.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 175 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.50

(6 votes)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Old growth
Rivers

Accessible only by bridge or by boat, Jarrell Cove State Park administers several small recreation areas, including Harstine Island, McMicken Island, Stretch Point, Eagle Island and Hope Island. Harstine Island is a day-use property with beach access via a half-mile trail; the other areas area all only accessible by boat.

Big Rock Garden

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Length: 1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 60 feet
Highest Point: 520 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Wildflowers/Meadows

The Big Rock Garden allows visitors to slow down and enjoy a bit of quiet solitude without having to trek far from home. The park features 37 permanent sculptures, over 100 species of maple and dozens of rhododendrons and azaleas which promise enjoyable walking at any time of year.

Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

Length: 1.1 miles, roundtrip
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Good for kids
Lakes

This City of Port Townsend park offers an accessible network of trails in the uplands above a lagoon.

Wenatchee Crest Snowshoe (Blewett Pass)

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 400 feet
Highest Point: 4,500 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.17

(12 votes)

Good for kids
Mountain views

The Wenatchee Crest near Blewett Pass is an ideal entry-level snowshoe, thanks to its modest elevation gain and panoramic views from the ridgetop. And even with such an easily accessible trailhead, the crowds are often minimal.

Heather Lake (near Lake Wenatchee)

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Length: 7.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,350 feet
Highest Point: 3,950 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.31

(16 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Old growth

Heather Lake is a moderate day hike to an attractive lake just below the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), particularly good for families. There are huckleberries in season and a dive into the lake will refresh hikers in the warmth of August.

Sky Country

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

Length: 0.3 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 123 feet
Highest Point: 1,180 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.60

(5 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

A connector to Military Road along 166th Way SE on Cougar Mountain.

Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia

Length: 0.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 30 feet
Highest Point: 150 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.11

(9 votes)

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

Visit a park near Olympia that boasts it all: native flora and fauna, an interpretive nature trail, historical markers and plenty to keep kids entertained all year round.