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
7 HikesKlickitat Trail
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 17.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,500 feet
A former Native American route into the high country of the South Cascades, the Klickitat Trail traverses a ridgetop between Kilborn Creek to Elk Peak. Views of Mount Adams and the south Cascades are breathtaking on clear days. From the ridgeline, hikers can spot Castle Butte, Jackpot Lake, St. Michaels Lake, and St. John Lake.
Klickitat Rail Trail - Swale Canyon
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 13.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 450 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,550 feet
The Klickitat Rail Trail is a 31-mile rails-to-trails conversion managed by Columbia Hills State Park. This linear park goes from Lyle to Warwick (on the Lyle-Centerville Highway) with several access points along the way. Swale Canyon lies on the eastern end of the trail and offers a quiet canyon, a burbly creek, wildflowers and solitude.
Klickitat Loop Trail
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 26.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 6,463 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,275 feet
Overgrown, rugged and likely difficult to navigate at times, the Klickitat Loop Trail links together multiple trails (including the eponymous trail itself) to create a large loop just outside of the Goat Rocks Wilderness.
Klickitat Haul Road
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 825 feet
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Highest Point
- 825 feet
This hike is a nice, long road walk leading to a trail, a good alternate to the Klickitat Rail Trail for a change of scenery.
Balfour Klickitat Day Use Area
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
A short, paved loop trail just outside the town of Lyle that offers excellent bird-watching and a quiet walk in the east side of the Gorge.
Klickitat Rail Trail - Klickitat River
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 10.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 350 feet
The Klickitat Trail is a 31-mile rails-to-trails conversion managed by Columbia Hills State Park. This linear park goes from Lyle to Warwick (on the Lyle-Centerville Highway) with several access points along the way. This Hiking Guide entry describes the route between Lyle and Pitt Road.
Klickitat Rail Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 31.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,550 feet
Hop aboard for an early-season wildflower bloom amid remote terrain and open air. At a healthy clip or a slow meander, this rail trail is fun at any speed!
