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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

387 Hikes
Pacific Beach State Park

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

 
0.5 miles, one-way
Gain: 0 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Coast
With a half-mile of sandy beach to explore, Pacific Beach State Park is great for a day at the beach with the family.
 
 
Lunch Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
14.72 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 3,965 feet
Highest Point: 4,926 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.50
(4 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Established campsites

The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.

Lunch Lake is a popular stop or overnight camping area along the Seven Lakes Basin Loop in Olympic National Park. Visitors here will need an overnight permit to stay here, attainable from Olympic National Park.
 
 
High Divide

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
9.63 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 5,111 feet
Highest Point: 5,384 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.12
(8 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Established campsites
  • Ridges/passes
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Summits
  • Lakes

The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.

High Divide trail makes up a section of the Seven Lakes Basin trail and leads to the Bailey Range Traverse. While campsites exist along this route, it's important to reserve your spot in advance of your visit here.
 
 
Bogachiel Peak

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
16.2 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 3,675 feet
Highest Point: 5,474 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.12
(8 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed

The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.

Bogachiel Peak sits above the dramatic Seven Lakes Basin. While you might expect stunning views here, such is not the case. The treed peak has limited views from the top, but it's a short enough side trip, why not make a stop while you're there?
 
 
Sol Duc River

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
17.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 3,200 feet
Highest Point: 5,050 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.33
(6 votes)
  • Wildlife
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Mountain views
  • Established campsites
  • Waterfalls
  • Old growth
  • Fall foliage

The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.

The Sol Duc River Trail is one of Olympic National Park’s most beloved hikes. Thus it is always crowded and a backcountry camping quota is enforced. Roaring waterfalls, lush old growth, and subalpine meadows where elk bugle and bears browse for berries are just some of the many highlights.
 
 
North Fork Sol Duc River

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
18.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,900 feet
Highest Point: 2,900 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.12
(8 votes)
  • Wildlife
  • Established campsites
  • Old growth
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Fall foliage
  • Rivers

The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.

The North Fork Sol Duc River is a remote wilderness trail teeming with adventure. The trail is seldom maintained all the way to its end, and three river fords complicate the effort. The shoulder season hiker may experience solitude and wildlife, but they will also likely encounter high water, blowdown, and route-finding challenges.
 
 
Mink Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
5.2 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,450 feet
Highest Point: 3,100 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.14
(7 votes)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Rivers

The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.

The forest to Mink Lake is beautiful, packed full of Queen's Cup, lilies and bunchberry flowers in bloom. Depending on the season, you may see Western Coralroot orchids and Indian Pipe, or Beargrass, Anenomes and violets around the lake.
 
 
Lover's Lane Loop

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
5.8 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 480 feet
Highest Point: 2,000 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.54
(13 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Waterfalls
  • Old growth
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Fall foliage
  • Rivers

The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.

The Lover's Lane trail follows the Sol Duc river upstream, connecting Sol Duc campground, Sol Duc Falls and the resort.
 
 
Mink Lake to Little Divide

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
15.6 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2,500 feet
Highest Point: 4,130 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.12
(8 votes)
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildlife
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Mountain views
  • Established campsites
  • Waterfalls
  • Old growth

The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.

Mink Lake and the Little Divide offer miles of delightful hiking and showcase some of what makes the Sol Duc Valley so popular. Because it lacks the stunning scenery of the High Divide, Little Divide gets a fraction of the traffic. The option to loop back to the trailhead and see Deer Lake and Sol Duc Falls makes this an especially attractive and slightly shorter alternative.
 
 
Sol Duc Falls

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
1.6 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 1,951 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
4.11
(27 votes)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Established campsites
  • Waterfalls
  • Old growth
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Rivers

The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.

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.
 
 
Cat Basin Primitive

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
5.0 miles, one-way
Gain: 1,500 feet
Highest Point: 5,500 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.00
(5 votes)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildlife
  • Mountain views
  • Lakes
  • Fall foliage

The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.

This primitive trail forms a partial loop, connecting the High Divide trail just above Heart Lake with Appleton Pass.
 
 
Ancient Groves

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
0.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 0 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
4.50
(4 votes)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Old growth
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers

The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.

This half-mile loop trail goes through old-growth forest with views of the Sol Duc River.
 
 
North Beach County Park to McCurdy Point

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 800 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Coast
This beach walk demonstrates the successful rehabilitation of a former dumpsite into a popular hiking destination, with views of the Strait of San Juan de Fuca and ample opportunities for wildlife viewing.
 
 
Moose Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
8.2 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,500 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
4.50
(4 votes)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Mountain views
  • Established campsites
  • Ridges/passes
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes

Hurricane Ridge will be closed to the public from 3/27 through 5/25/23.

A hike with great scenery in the high country of Olympic with good opportunity to see the endemic Olympic marmot and wildflowers!
 
 
Lillian Ridge

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 6,100 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
4.00
(6 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids
  • Ridges/passes

Hurricane Ridge will be closed to the public from 3/27 through 5/25/23.

Enjoy majestic mountain panoramas from this relatively low-effort, high-vista hike on the Olympic Peninsula.
 
 
Badger Valley

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
8.6 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2,080 feet
Highest Point: 6,400 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.00
(7 votes)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife
  • Dogs not allowed

Hurricane Ridge will be closed to the public from 3/27 through 5/25/23.

The Badger Valley Trail is located in the NE corner of Olympic National Park. This trail starts at the Obstruction Point Trailhead and trends down into Badger Valley to end at Grand Lake.
 
 
PJ Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
1.8 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 825 feet
Highest Point: 5,020 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
2.71
(7 votes)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife
  • Established campsites
  • Waterfalls
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes

Hurricane Ridge will be closed to the public from 3/27 through 5/25/23.

PJ Lake is a short but steep primitive trail to a subalpine tarn teeming with jumping trout. The lake’s beautiful color draws anglers, day hikers, and campers alike. However, the trail is so steep that the short mileage to get there is eclipsed by the vertical exertion and lingering leg pain.
 
 
Hurricane Ridge Snowshoe

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 800 feet
Highest Point: 5,757 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.67
(12 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids

Hurricane Ridge will be closed to the public from 3/27 through 5/25/23.

Whether you’re an expert or a first-timer, Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park is one of the most spectacular places to snowshoe in Washington state—and on clear days you’ll be treated to bird’s-eye views of Mount Olympus in all her winter splendor.
 
 
Hurricane Hill

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
3.2 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 650 feet
Highest Point: 5,757 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
4.33
(27 votes)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife
  • Ridges/passes
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Summits
  • Good for kids

Hurricane Ridge will be closed to the public from 3/27 through 5/25/23.

Whether you need a day hike for the whole family or the perfect trail to round out your first visit to Olympic National Park, Hurricane Hill is the answer. You can even use this trail as the jumpoff (or ending point) to a variety of longer hikes out of the Elwha River Valley.
 
 
Grand Valley Loop

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
7.9 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2,080 feet
Highest Point: 6,450 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
4.25
(20 votes)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Old growth
  • Wildlife
  • Established campsites

Hurricane Ridge will be closed to the public from 3/27 through 5/25/23.

The Grand Valley Loop is a great option, combining a ridge walk with sections along both Grand Creek Valley and Badger Valley.
 
 
Rialto Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

 
3.3 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 286 feet
Highest Point: 71 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
4.21
(28 votes)
  • Wildlife
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Coast

Construction 3/20 through 4/10/23: No access to main parking lot and limited parking in a nearby lot (no overnight) M-Th. Limited parking from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in main parking lot F-Su. Restrooms will be closed.

The road to Rialto Beach and access to be the beach will be closed on 3/28/23.

Spend a day strolling the rugged Olympic Coast to dramatic sea stacks and natural wonders.
 
 
Anderson Lake State Park

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

 
8.0 miles of trails
Gain: 80 feet
Highest Point: 320 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
2.20
(5 votes)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Old growth
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
There are ten trails circling Anderson Lake, just eight miles south of Port Townsend. Bring the kids, the dog, your mountain bike, and even your horse, and mix and match the trails to your heart’s content to explore a little over eight miles of multiuse serene and shady forest trails.
 
 
Mary E. Theler Wetlands Nature Preserve

Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula

 
3.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 50 feet
Highest Point: 50 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
2.92
(13 votes)
  • Wildlife
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Fall foliage
Located at the head of Hood Canal, Theler Wetlands consists of more than 3 miles of accessible walking trails within 139 acres of protected salt marsh and estuary wetlands. If they’re open, you and your family can discover the displays and hands-on exhibits that teach more about the wetlands ecosystem.
 
 
Wynoochee Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia

 
12.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,100 feet
Highest Point: 950 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
2.88
(8 votes)
  • Lakes
The trail around Wynoochee Lake is a pleasant stroll through second growth forest with a lush understory. As with many “lakeshore” trails, the trail is not actually near the lakeshore. While the lake is generally out of sight, it does allow the possibility of a hike/canoe biathlon, if you can find a partner with a canoe. Wynoochee Lake is smaller and calmer than some of the lakes in Washington, making this a nice option.
 
 
Spruce Nature Trail (Hoh)

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

 
1.2 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 230 feet
Highest Point: 706 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.50
(6 votes)
  • Old growth
  • Good for kids
  • Wildlife
  • Rivers
Enjoy an easy 1.2-mile loop near the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. Pair it with the Hall of Mosses for a couple of nice, flat exploratory leg-stretchers in the Hoh. Both make for an interesting introduction to the area, and will be a hit with the kids!
 
 
Hoh River Trail to Elk Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

 
33.0 miles, roundtrip
Rating:
Average rating:
4.40
(5 votes)
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildlife
  • Lakes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Mountain views
  • Established campsites
  • Waterfalls
  • Old growth
Beautiful multi-day hike that shows off the beauty of the Hoh Rainforest. Hike on relatively level ground until the last two miles, which climb to Elk Lake Campground, a good place to start a day hike to the glacier.
 
 
Dungeness River Dike Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 10 feet
Highest Point: 10 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
3.00
(1 vote)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Rivers

The road to the trailhead (Towne Road) and the trail are both closed due to construction. The trail will be reopened as soon as safely possible, and the road is expected to reopen at the end of September 2023.

An easy, pleasant four-season ramble along the Dungeness River, good for bird watching.
 
 
Marymere Falls

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
1.8 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 500 feet
Highest Point: 1,100 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
4.00
(38 votes)
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Waterfalls
Walk among old-growth giants as you travel to one of Olympic National Park's best-loved waterfalls.
 
 
Larry Scott Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

 
7.3 miles, one-way
Gain: 641 feet
Highest Point: 270 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
5.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Coast
The Larry Scott Trail is a regional trail for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders that leaves from the waterfront in Port Townsend. It is also part of the Olympic Discovery Trail.
 
 
Penrose Point State Park

Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula

 
2.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 140 feet
Highest Point: 140 feet
Rating:
Average rating:
4.00
(9 votes)
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Mountain views
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Old growth
  • Coast

The park is closed until further notice for facility repairs. (Estimated reopening in May 2023.)

Found on the shores of Puget Sound is the marine and camping Penrose Point State Park. The park consists of 237 acres and nearly two miles of shoreline, including Mayo Cove and Carr Inlet.