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
170 HikesStriped Peak
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 7.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 850 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,166 feet
Visit a multi-use trail to a summit that boasts coastal scenery, forests, rocky bluffs, tidepools, and a hearty climb to a 1,166-foot viewpoint over the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Ebey's Landing
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 5.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 260 feet
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Highest Point
- 260 feet
Perched on a bluff overlooking majestic Puget Sound is the unique acreage of Ebey’s Landing. In addition to the Bluff Trail, visitors can experience the seaport town of Coupeville, observe working farms, and get their fill of wildlife viewing, all in a tiny National Park on Whidbey Island.
Cape Disappointment State Park - Coastal Forest Loop
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 260 feet
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Highest Point
- 140 feet
Tucked off of Spur Road 100, the opposite direction from the Cape Disappointment State Park camping area, the Coastal Forest Loop offers a chance to experience the signature environment of this area in either a half mile or mile and a half loop. Be sure to snag the brochure offered at the park office with interpretive information corresponding to posts along the way.
Cape Disappointment State Park - North Head Lighthouse and Bell's Overlook
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 25 feet
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Highest Point
- 200 feet
Take a couple of ADA-accessible trails to some of the most scenic parts of Cape Disappointment State Park.
Anderson Point
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 250 feet
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Highest Point
- 250 feet
Enjoy a short hike to one of the best beaches in Kitsap County.
Kitsap Memorial State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 1.5 miles of trails
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
Want to go on a forest stroll, do some tide pooling and have a picnic on the lawn, all in the same place? Look no further than Kitsap Memorial State Park.
Leque Island - Stanwood Levee Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 15 feet
Hike a trail on top of an elevated berm that leads into a newly restored tidal marsh on Leque Island. Enjoy sights and sounds of hawks, ducks, and other birds, in addition to breathtaking views of the Olympics and North Cascades.
Sehome Arboretum
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 325 feet
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Highest Point
- 620 feet
A lush, green refuge with 6 miles of trails is the backyard playground for Western Washington University and Fairhaven College in Bellingham.
Sharpe Park - Sares Head
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 2.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 440 feet
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Highest Point
- 490 feet
This hike just south of Anacortes offers superb views of the ocean and islands from a pair of high vantage points, and it has some fine trails through mixed forest along the way.
Kalaloch Creek Nature Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 0.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 25 feet
If the tide is high, or you just want to see a different side of the Olympic Peninsula while you're visiting the coast, cross Highway 101 from the Kalaloch campground and take a peek into the deep Olympic forest.
Bayshore Preserve
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 75 feet
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Highest Point
- 40 feet
Bayshore Preserve is a 74-acre spread of land on the Bayshore Peninsula which pokes into Oakland Bay. A former golf course, WTA is working on improving the informal trails here so hikers can enjoy an area that is undergoing restoration efforts.
Sharpe Park - Montgomery - Duban Headlands
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 425 feet
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Highest Point
- 370 feet
Follow well-signed but sometimes rough trails to a great viewpoint near the water's edge at Porpoise Point. Enjoy views of distant islands, and on a clear day of the distant Olympic Mountains. Sightings of seals, eagles, waterfowl, and sometimes otters are likely.
Kopachuck State Park Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 25 feet
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Highest Point
- 25 feet
This is an easy loop trail, wandering nearly one mile through a forest of bigleaf maple and cedars on the shores of Carr Inlet in Gig Harbor. With less than fifty feet of elevation gain and plenty of picnic tables, it makes the perfect destination for families with small children.
Grayland Beach State Park
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 40 feet
Right on the Pacific Ocean, Grayland Beach State Park offers visitors easy access to miles of sandy beach via their choice of multiple small trails.
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
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.
Pigeon Creek Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 121 feet
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Highest Point
- 41 feet
The Pigeon Creek Trail is closed on weekdays during the winter months
The Pigeon Creek Trail takes you for a stroll along Everett's industrial waterfront. Watch the Port of Everett operate, relax on the beach, watch for trains, and enjoy bird watching from the end of the trail.
Fort Worden State Park - Point Wilson
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
On the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, you can walk a fine sandy beach between high bluffs and two access points to reach the Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park.
Woodard Bay Conservation Area
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 3.5 miles of trails
With five miles of shoreline in South Puget Sound, the Woodard Bay Conservation Area includes forests, wetlands of freshwater, as well as historic and cultural resources that are a valuable diversion in the area.
Semiahmoo Spit
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 0 feet
Here, find spectacular views of Mount Baker, Twin Sisters and other peaks. Activities include beachcombing, birdwatching, and picnicking.
Padilla Bay
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 30 feet
This estuary at the saltwater edge of the Skagit River delta is eight miles long and three miles across, and you can travel along a portion of it. This hike can be enjoyed in any season. The easy flat trail make this an ideal hike for many hikers. Birders will definitely want to bring the binoculars! Before you start, be sure to check out the large tree on the road to the trailhead, there is a pair of bald eagles that sometimes hang out here.
Lincoln Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.85 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 160 feet
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Highest Point
- 160 feet
Located on the western edge of West Seattle, Lincoln park offers 5 miles of trails, including a loop hike with bluff and beachfront views of Puget Sound, Vashon Island, and the Olympic Mountains.
Cape Flattery
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 250 feet
The furthest northwest tip of the contiguous United State, Cape Flattery provides a dramatic backdrop to a surprisingly accessible hike. It's managed by the Makah Tribe, who provide permits for parking here in Neah Bay. As you drive through on the way to the trailhead, be sure to purchase yours -- they're good for the year, and you can also use it for Shi Shi Beach.
South Bay Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
Hike along the abandoned Bellingham & Skagit Interurban Railway grade between Fairhaven and Bellingham, which has been reclaimed as pedestrian trail. The gentle grade makes it a good option for new hikers, and excellent views of Bellingham Bay make for great trailside distractions.
Ruby Beach
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 60 feet
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Highest Point
- 60 feet
Ruby Beach offers several miles of beach exploration, with unique rock formations and swirling sun-bleached driftwood.
Leadbetter Point State Park - Dune Forest Loop
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 2.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 60 feet
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Highest Point
- 35 feet
A walk through the coastal forest and tidal flats of Leadbetter Point State Park, the Dune Forest Loop is a nice way to see this low-lying peninsula, but the conditions on trail are heavily dependent on the tides and recent rainfall. Come prepared to wade through at least a little bit of water, and don’t be surprised to find yourself navigating deeper stuff. Bring a tide table, and try to visit at low tide for the driest conditions.
Ruston Way
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 6.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 23 feet
Ruston Way runs along the Tacoma Waterfront from Jack Hyde Park to Point Defiance Park.
Fort Casey State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 200 feet
This is more of a stroll than a hike . It is of historical interest with interpretive signs along the way. Beach walking is also present. Fort Casey was one of three forts chosen in 1896 to form a triangle for protection of Puget Sound. Fort Worden and Fort Flagler were the other two. All have become State Parks. Their use for coastal protection proved to be impractical so their use became a place for instruction and training of troops during both of the world wars.
Double Bluff
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 259 feet
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Highest Point
- 105 feet
Looking for a great day at the beach with the dog? Double Bluff is the place to be! Time it just right and at low tide you could walk for miles!
Crescent Beach Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 60 feet
Just outside the little town of Eastsound on Orcas Island is a sweet little beach that offers some nice rambling; the perfect place to walk off a meal, or simply take in low tide and the lovely animals that come with it.
Guemes Channel and Ship Harbor
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 3.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 110 feet
Hike shoreline trails in both directions from this Anacortes trailhead. Take in views of distant islands, ferries, seabirds, eagles, historic displays. All on good trails suitable for all ages.