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
4176 HikesMirror Lake via the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,180 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,195 feet
This short dayhike on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a nice alternate route to quiet Mirror Lake, or just a lovely forest hike on a quiet section of a rocky and rooty trail. You could consider it as a first-time backpacking destination, too, since the trail is never particularly steep here.
Nannie Ridge-Sheep Lake
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
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Length
- 9.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,056 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,842 feet
A steep climb rewards you with huckleberries, stunning mountain views, wildflower meadows and a charming alpine lake along the Pacific Crest Trail.
Nannie Peak Loop
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
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Length
- 14.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,800 feet
Head to the site of a former fire lookout for expansive sunset views, then wait for darkness to enjoy a star-spangled night sky before heading back to camp.
Cispus Pass
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
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Length
- 12.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,400 feet
Hike to a stunning viewpoint high above two river valleys in the Goat Rocks Wilderness.
Dragontail Peak
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 13.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,833 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,840 feet
A lengthy and difficult hike up an iconic peak inside the Enchantments. Climbing gear and expertise required.
Horseshoe Lake
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,928 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,300 feet
A couple miles beyond Lake Stuart and a few hundred feet up lies Horseshoe Lake--a stunning, silent lake that makes for an excellent day trip for those lucky folks who get to camp at Lake Stuart. It’s also attainable as a day hike, but you’ll want to get an early start.
Aasgard Pass
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 12.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,800 feet
This “shortcut” to the Enchantments Core Zone refers only to mileage. As far as miles per hour goes, Aasgard may be one of the slowest hikes you attempt. Achieving the pass is a thigh-burning, chest-bursting, eye-popping endeavor that offers as many extraordinary views as beads of sweat that will fall from your brow as you ascend nearly 2,000 feet in just three-quarters of a mile.
Little Annapurna
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 7.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 5,018 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,440 feet
Scramble to a scenic high point in the upper Enchantments.
Ryan Cabin
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 1.7 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 700 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,200 feet
One of several feeder trails to the Kettle Crest, the Ryan Cabin Trail provides easy access to numerous route options in the Kettle Range.
Old Stage
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 1.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 553 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,048 feet
A trail wide enough for a stage coach, which was its original and still permitted use, Old Stage Trail No. 75 serves as the main feeder trail to the Kettle Crest National Recreation Trail for access to nearby Copper Butte.
Old Stagecoach Trail to Copper Butte
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,640 feet
Hike to a viewpoint on the Kettle Crest trail that was the site of a former fire lookout.
Little Spokane River Natural Area - Knothead Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,200 feet
You'll get a good workout on this seven mile loop just outside of Spokane. Consider it for an early-season conditioner, or a way to get a lot of miles and elevation close to home all year round. In spring, it's a wildflower haven. Summertime can be hot, so bring plenty of water -- the river here is part of a natural area, so no swimming!
Bridge Creek - McAlester Pass to Stehekin
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 38.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,000 feet
Wildlife is often difficult to spot in the North Cascades, but McAlester Pass is an exception to this. Take a multi-day backpack from Highway 20 into the tiny town of Stehekin, where you can rest easy and gorge yourself on treats from the renowned bakery before making the multiple mile trek out.
Rainbow Lake
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 11.5 miles, roundtrip
Providing access to Bowan Pass, the Rainbow Lake Trail also allows hikers access to deep blue Rainbow Lake. Used mostly by backpackers, the trail lies deep within a network of other access trails.
Hock Mountain
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,750 feet
Hike a valley trail through old growth forest to the base of a peak, then an off trail class 2 scramble to the summit.
Panjab Trail
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 5.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
Wildflowers, wildlife, and great views of Eastern Washington’s wild Blue Mountains: the Panjab Loop Trail offers it all.
Rattlesnake Trail
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,700 feet
Located deep in the Wenaha-Tucannon wilderness, the Rattlesnake Trail promises wildflowers, expansive views, and even solitude. It's possible to do an out-and-back hike to Indian Corral, but many opt to do the loop with the Panjab Loop.
Tucannon River Canyon
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,680 feet
A refreshing hike through shady forest along one of the rivers that lends its name to the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness.
Tucannon River - Rattlesnake Loop
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 21.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
This backpack loop starts low where water and trees abound, then climbs high to take in the views on the Mount Misery trail's open ridges. An easy one- or two- night backpack trip, give some thought to campsite locations to take advantage of the few springs that are available in the high country.
Mount Ellinor
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 6.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,944 feet
7.17.25: This trail and FR 24 are closed until further notice due to the Bear Gulch Fire.
Mount Ellinor is the southern-most prominence on the eastern front of the Olympics. This makes its peak easy to point out to your friends when you say, ”I was up there.” Mount Ellinor also gives you two trailheads to choose from. The lower trailhead at 2,600 feet welcomes you to the ascent with an easy grade at the outset. The route from the upper trailhead at 3,500 feet starts out with a nearly immediate upward jolt. The trails merge well before the summit and continue upward at a character-building grade.
Margaret's Way and Debbie's View
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 6.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,730 feet
If nature excites you, there's plenty here to be excited about. Cool forest, trickling creeks in deep ravines, and a beautiful new trail built by WTA volunteers await you here.
Poo Poo Point - Chirico Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 3.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,760 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,850 feet
Hike a short but steep trail with many stone steps. Pause at a viewpoint offering a fine view of Mount Rainier, then continue on to Poo Poo Point itself, only 1.9 miles from the trailhead. Enjoy views to the northwest, and perhaps watch paragliders sailing off into the sky.
Pretzel Tree Trail
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 39 feet
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Highest Point
- 477 feet
This short, easy, year-round trail meanders under the cool, protective trees of Squak Mountain State Park. It is a treat for kids with fun story boards along the way.
Phils Trail - Thrush Gap Loop
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 8.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,606 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,037 feet
Ascend from a creek gorge on the east side of Squak Mountain to the Thrush Gap, the saddle between Squak’s central and southeast peaks. Immerse yourself in relatively preserved mountain rainforest, finding solitude alongside abundances of old growth, wildflowers, mushrooms, and fauna, enjoying occasional glimpses of the surrounding mountains and lowlands.
Equestrian Loop
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 2.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 720 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,260 feet
The name of this trail may suggest this is horseback rider heaven, but it’s also great for hikers.
Central Peak
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 6.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,320 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,039 feet
Squak Mountain's Central Peak is accessible from several trailheads around the mountain, but the most direct route is from the Squak Mountain State Park trailhead (also known as the May Valley trailhead).
May Valley Loop
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 6.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,684 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,024 feet
This forested park, a wilderness with glimpses of Issaquah below, has miles of winding trails alongside bubbling creeks and narrow ravines. There are several trail loop options on this 2,024-foot-high mountain. With multi-use trails and a natural area, hikers have plenty to explore in this quiet sanctuary outside of Issaquah.
May Valley Trail
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 4.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,242 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,606 feet
This quiet, little-used trail wanders through a lowland forest and up the South side of Squak Mountain along Bullitt Creek.
Douglas Fir
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 0.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 313 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,668 feet
A connector trail between the Boulder Garden Loop to the main Mount Si trail in the Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area.
Teneriffe Falls
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 5.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,585 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,370 feet
You'll work up a sweat on this easy to moderate hike to the spectacular Teneriffe Falls. Go in the spring when the tread is snow-free and the waterfall is flowing at full volume. Along the way, you'll be rewarded with views of the surrounding Snoqualmie valley and nearby peaks.