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
4205 HikesSaddle Mountain East
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Highest Point
- 1,988 feet
Take in sweeping views of the Hanford Reach National Monument and the surrounding arid landscape from a scenic overlook in the Saddle Mountains.
Wahatis Peak
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 610 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,696 feet
Hike up a remote track to one of the highest points in Eastern Washington’s Saddle Mountains, with spectacular views all around.
Shangri La
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 643 feet
The section of trail between the junction of Bear Ridge Trail heading east to the property boundary with the Talus neighborhood is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
A gorgeous trail accessible from the Harvey Manning trailhead on Cougar Mountain. Enjoy wildflowers, as well as the notable "Fantastic Erratic" glacier boulder.
CCC Road: Lower Section
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,700 feet
The 1930s saw Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) teams building trail in the woods all over America. The Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road benefited from these efforts, which constructed the CCC Road, a 13.5 mile long route that parallels (roughly) the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road. The Lower Section can be tricky to navigate, as it borders private property, and signage here can send mixed messages. The trail itself is on DNR land, but be sure to bring an up-to-date map to verify your location as you hike.
Mount Si
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,150 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,900 feet
There are many reasons – besides its proximity to Seattle – why Mount Si is the most popular hike in the state: beautiful views, wildlife (some of it not so wild), old-growth forest and a dramatic summit worthy of a more remote peak. Rising dramatically above the Snoqualmie Valley, it serves as a literal and figurative gateway to the Cascades for thousands of hikers.
Taylor River - Otter Falls
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 8.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,150 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,750 feet
Lose yourself in second-growth forest as you traverse an old logging road that heads into quiet wilderness just an hour from the urban sprawl of Puget Sound. Enjoy the sounds of water rushing and birds singing. Explore mossy boulders and cross multiple burbling creeks, even do a small amount of cross-country travel on the way to the piece de resistance – a 1,200 foot waterfall that streams into tiny Lipsy Lake before draining to the Taylor River.
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!
Rattlesnake Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 10.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,775 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,500 feet
If you've hiked to Rattlesnake Ledges and beyond from Rattlesnake Lake, this is a delightful alternative. Thanks to the handiwork of various groups in the outdoor community, hikers can now reach Rattlesnake Mountain from the west, starting from a trailhead at Snoqualmie Point.
Lake Samish Park - Hillside Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 256 feet
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Highest Point
- 600 feet
Samish Park’s most difficult trail option features a mostly forested loop above a popular lakeside park that provides year-round hiking opportunities.
Trout Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,400 feet
This is a walk up an old mining and logging road that follows beautiful Trout Creek up to the old Sundown Mine.
Jumpoff Ridge
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,600 feet
A brushy hike up an abandoned logging road to Jumpoff Ridge.
Troublesome Creek Nature
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 104 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,420 feet
A short but scenic nature trail that begins and ends at the Troublesome Creek Campground. Hikers and campers will enjoy the walk along and over the turquoise creek, which indeed could be troublesome without the bridges spanning the shores.
Troublesome Mountain
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Highest Point
- 5,433 feet
Troublesome Mountain is a modest peak scramble that can be reached via the Index-Galena Road.
Middle Tiger
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,127 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,607 feet
A short trail on Tiger Mountain that makes up some of the Tiger Mountain Trail thru-hike.
Northwest Timber Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,500 feet
The Northwest Timber Trail can be an easy first hike for young hikers, or it can be a pleasant stroll for experienced hikers when they have limited time. For many, this trail is a gateway to other routes that lead to more distant goals, such as the Silent Swamp Loop or the Preston Railroad Grade, or to forest roads that lead to the summit of East Tiger.
Preston Railroad Grade
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
A switchbacking railroad grade travels through the east side of Tiger Mountain. Expect mountain bikes for company.
Little Ranger Peak via Ranger Creek
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,010 feet
This infrequently visited trail is the perfect hike early in the season, because the snow melts off the south-facing flanks of the peak early. If you miss the springtime, save it for fall, because the deciduous trees that line the path make it ideal for a shot of fall color. Enjoy a moderately graded that leads you to a summit that boasts views of Rainier and the White River valley from the summit.
Granite Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 8.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,629 feet
In winter the trail up Granite Mountain crosses a large avalanche chute early in the hike. Please have experience navigating avalanche terrain and the proper equipment when hiking this trail in the winter.
The astounding views from the summit of the Granite Mountain trail come at a price. A nearly-1000-feet-of-elevation-gain-per-mile price. But views of pointed Kaleetan Peak, deep blue Crystal Lake, the climber-dotted Tooth, and Mount Rainier dominating the skyline to the south make it all worth it.
Heather Lake
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,034 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,430 feet
Hike to a small scenic lake on the flanks of Mount Pilchuck. The trail is a bit rough, but its ease of access, short mileage and modest elevation gain make this one of the easier hikes on the Mountain Loop Highway
O. O. Denny Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 220 feet
The O O Denny County Park has history, hiking and old-growth trees all within the city of Kirkland. See wildlife wandering through the trees, swimming in the creek and flying high in the sky.
Twin Falls
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,000 feet
Visit a trio (yes, trio) of waterfalls just off I-90 on this sure-to-please short trail, perfect for families.
Wallace Falls State Park
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 5.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,500 feet
An accessible hike for seasoned veterans and neophytes alike, Wallace Falls provides visitors with breathtaking views of the Wallace River and the surrounding falls on a relatively low difficulty, scenic 5.6 mile round-trip. Although well attended and often busy, the trail stands as a true showcase of the diversity and majestic beauty that the Central Cascades can offer to hikers who journey into the heart of this sublime mountain range.
Mica Peak
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 10.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,800 feet
The California Creek Trail on Mica Peak is closed through the DNR-owned section of land. It is expected to reopen in July.
The conservation area on the west slopes of Mica Peak afford visitors of all types a healthy workout close to the city of Spokane.
Port Gamble Forest - Forbidden Forest Trail Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 8.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 350 feet
Enjoy a long ramble through the Port Gamble Forest full of second-growth Douglas firs and lots of ferns.
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.
Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 0.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 85 feet
Although it is small, this nature preserve on the northwest tip of Fox Island features a sandspit, offering visitors the perfect place for a short scenic beach hike.
Harbor Family Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.1 miles of trails
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Highest Point
- 350 feet
Explore this small park's forested primitive trails near Gig Harbor.
Gold Creek Trail to Alaska Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 14.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,024 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,624 feet
While the trail near Gold Creek Pond is a great spot for hikers of all ages, the trail back towards Alaska Lake is a more rugged experience. Starting flat, it heads into the heart of the Central Cascades on an old road for four miles, where it then crosses an impressive old avalanche path before heading straight uphill to remote Alaska Lake.
Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,000 feet
The Gold Creek area will close every April 1 – Nov 30 through 2027 for a restoration project.
The flat terrain of this wide valley east of Snoqualmie Pass is the perfect place to practice snowshoeing with kids or first-timers. This is an area popular with cross-country skiers, and you may spot beaver dams and other winter wildlife. From Mardee Lake to looming Kendall Peak before you, this is premiere terrain for winter enthusiasts.
Gold Creek Pond
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,000 feet
The Gold Creek area will close every April 1 – Nov 30 through 2027 for a restoration project.
Gold Creek Pond is an ADA-accessible paved loop hike around a picturesque mountain pond atop Snoqualmie Pass.