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 HikesThird Beach
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 280 feet
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Highest Point
- 280 feet
The trail to Third Beach provides plenty of suspense for hikers. It’s a 1.3 mile trek through high trees, sometimes shrouded in fog, giving the forest here a spooky aura. But popping out onto the coast at the log-choked mouth of a creek and seeing the grand Pacific Ocean provides the perfect payoff.
Saltwater State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
This popular state park is nestled on a stretch of shoreline between the urban centers of Seattle and Tacoma, so unsurprisingly, it's a frequently-visited location. Share the beach, share the views, and enjoy the atmosphere here.
Evergreen Beach Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 238 feet
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Highest Point
- 201 feet
In Washington, trails can be found just about anywhere. This one takes off from Parking Lot F on the campus of Evergreen State College! A short hike down to a lovely little beach, this is just the ticket for students and families alike.
Lily Point Marine Park and Reserve
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 360 feet
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Highest Point
- 257 feet
With nearly 300 acres and a mile and a half of shoreline along Boundary Bay, Lily Point Marine Park & Reserve is an excellent coastal retreat for adults and children alike.
Deception Pass State Park - Lottie Point Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 367 feet
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Highest Point
- 229 feet
A half-mile loop off Highway 20 in Deception Pass State Park, the Lottie Point loop is a nice forest walk in this popular location.
Fort Ward to Blakely Harbor
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 345 feet
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Highest Point
- 229 feet
This trail connects Fort Ward Park Park to Blakely Harbor Park via a forested corridor.
Deception Pass State Park - West Beach Sand Dunes
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 0.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 31 feet
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Highest Point
- 32 feet
A stroll along the sand dunes of Deception State Park's West Beach offers a glimpse into this important geologic feature. The way is easy and interpretive signs provide information about the interesting seaside vegetation unique to this area.
English Boom
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 0.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 9 feet
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Highest Point
- 13 feet
English Boom County Park is an all-season area that offers bird watching, beach combing, wildflowers and views of the Cascades. It is also a historical area with remnants of early logging operations for transporting logs by rail and water. There are picnic facilities and wheelchair-friendly boardwalks and a viewing platform. A short walk takes you through an estuary cut through with small channels. A small parking lot accommodates about ten vehicles which includes some spaces along the end of the road.
Bottle Beach State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 8 feet
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Highest Point
- 17 feet
With 6,000 feet of shoreline and an ADA accessible trail, visitors can travel along the coast and keep an eye out for the numerous species that fill the air.
Fairy Dell Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 106 feet
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Highest Point
- 166 feet
This short trail heads down a forested ravine to a tidal inlet.
Blakely Harbor Park Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 43 feet
A mix of history and natural wonder pervades in this park where you can hike along a forested lagoon out to a clearing on Puget Sound.
Hawley Cove Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 80 feet
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Highest Point
- 108 feet
This is a great trail near the Bainbridge ferry dock that offers visitors quick and easy beach access.
Edmonds Marine Walkway
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 37 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
Start at Edmond's Marina Beach Park and head through the marina and out along the edge of the water to your choice of two beaches.
Elliott Bay Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 350 feet
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Highest Point
- 65 feet
The Elliott Bay Trail follows the shoreline of Elliott Bay for 5 miles from S Royal Brougham Way near CenturyLink and SafeCo Fields to Smith Cove Park in Magnolia.
Jakle's Lagoon
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 210 feet
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Highest Point
- 158 feet
Take this short one-mile stroll around an interpretive trail near the base of Mount Finlayson on San Juan Island.
Sucia Island State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 10.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 223 feet
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Highest Point
- 223 feet
Far to the north, between the Strait of Georgia and the waters surrounding the San Juan Islands is a funny-shaped little island with a wealth of hiking trails on its relatively small square acreage.
Birch Bay State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles of trails
Terrell Creek Marsh is one of the few remaining saltwater/freshwater estuaries in northern Puget Sound. The half mile loop through a mixed forest of maple, alder, paper birch, cedars, and hemlock has 10 informative signs along the way. There are 1.5 miles of saltwater shoreline to explore.
Lewis and Clark Discovery Trail
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 8.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 45 feet
This 8.2-mile trail from the center of Ilwaco along Long Beach provides a nice outing for those wanting to experience the area on foot. The route takes you through forested hills and features nice views of the ocean from the Beard's Hollow Overlook, and then beach and dune walking to the town of Long Beach.
Point Colville
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
Enjoy wildflowers, solitude, and gorgeous views of Puget Sound on this lovely little hike down a pretty trail to Watmaugh Bay Beach. The park is located off Watmough Head Road, and the beach is beautiful; perfect for a picnic.
Sand Point
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
A beautiful hike through an interesting forest, often over boardwalks, ends at the beach with the potential for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. If you plan ahead and get a permit, it's a nice overnight destination.
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge - Leadbetter Point
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 10.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 35 feet
Enjoy a flat, sandy stroll to the mouth of Willapa Bay on the Long Beach Peninsula.
Point Robinson Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
A series of very short trails at Point Robinson lead to and around a lighthouse on Maury Island whose mate is across the Sound at Alki Point.
Maury Island Marine Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 500 feet
Maury Island Marine Park is located on the east side of Maury Island which is connected to Vashon Island. There is more than one mile of natural shoreline with stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Cascade Mountains. The park is a former gravel mine and contains rare stands of the Pacific Madrone tree. The accessible shoreline allows for scuba diving and an excellent beach walk to observe marine life with a salt marsh at the north end.
Morgan Tidelands
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 0 feet
Enjoy this 2.5 mile long beach hike thanks to a donation from the Morgan Family to Whidbey Camano Land Trust.
Deception Pass State Park - Headlands / Rosario Head / Lighthouse Point
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 350 feet
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Highest Point
- 110 feet
On your next trip to Deception Pass State Park, don’t cross over the Deception Pass bridge. Instead, take the road down to Bowman Bay for some fine hiking along the rugged cliffs. Great views of the bridge over Deception and Canoe Pass, calm Lottie Bay, a woodland walk through hemlock, fir and Pacific Madrone, plus the legend of the Maiden of Deception Pass are what await you here.
Cape Alava
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 6.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 350 feet
Take a beautifully constructed boardwalk a little more than three miles out to the wild Olympic Coast. If you can snag a permit, camping here is divine. If not, while away a few hours playing in the water or ambling along the beach.
Titlow Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
Start out at a historic lodge, then walk along the edge of a lagoon before heading out to the beach.
Guemes Mountain
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 550 feet
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Highest Point
- 688 feet
A collaboration between Skagit Land Trust and Washington Trails Association created this 1.2-mile trail up Guemes Mountain, offering views of the surrounding San Juan Islands. A treat year round, you'll also see unique prairie habitat and forest, in addition to those gorgeous views.
Pioneer Park - La Conner
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 360 feet
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Highest Point
- 140 feet
La Conner is well known for its museums, interesting shops, pubs and dining establishments. Less well-known is this small park at the southwest corner of town that offers a forested retreat with a few short hiking trails and some wildflowers in season. As a hike extension, continue on across Swinomish Channel to visit a tribal park.
Alki Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
A paved urban trail along the Alki beaches and West Seattle industrial area with spectacular mountain, city and Elliott Bay marine views.