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.
We respectfully acknowledge the lands we are visiting are the homelands of Indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest, some of whom have reserved rights on these lands. Tribes continue to rely on and share in the management of these lands today. Please tread gently and treat these places with respect.
Results List
1332 HikesIssaquah Alps
3.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 585 feet
Highest Point: 398 feet
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This pleasant woodland trail follows the historic route of the Seattle-Walla Walla Railroad, which transported coal from the mines once operating in present-day Cougar Mountain Park.
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
1.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 124 feet
Highest Point: 165 feet
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This family-friendly educational center features a short nature trail that will take you through forests and meadows. At low-tide, you can also explore down onto the beach via path away from the center and a spiral staircase.
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
5.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 300 feet
Highest Point: 2,850 feet
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This is an ideal ‘multi-modal’ kid hike, featuring a two mile bike ride, followed by an easy and quite pretty half mile hike.
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
18.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,900 feet
Highest Point: 2,900 feet
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The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.
The North Fork Sol Duc River is a remote wilderness trail teeming with adventure. The trail is seldom maintained all the way to its end, and three river fords complicate the effort. The shoulder season hiker may experience solitude and wildlife, but they will also likely encounter high water, blowdown, and route-finding challenges.
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
5.2 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,450 feet
Highest Point: 3,100 feet
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The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.
The forest to Mink Lake is beautiful, packed full of Queen's Cup, lilies and bunchberry flowers in bloom. Depending on the season, you may see Western Coralroot orchids and Indian Pipe, or Beargrass, Anenomes and violets around the lake.
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
5.8 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 480 feet
Highest Point: 2,000 feet
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The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.
The Lover's Lane trail follows the Sol Duc river upstream, connecting Sol Duc campground, Sol Duc Falls and the resort.
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
1.6 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 1,951 feet
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The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.
Marvel at old-growth trees amid a lush rain forest landscape while visiting one of Olympic National Park’s most beloved attractions: Sol Duc Falls.
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
0.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 0 feet
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The road to the trailhead is closed due to water line repairs.
This half-mile loop trail goes through old-growth forest with views of the Sol Duc River.
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
0.4 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 0 feet
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Spring is the perfect time to enjoy native flowers in bloom and a landscape alive with birdsong in this Pierce County Parks preserve.
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
3.4 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 470 feet
Highest Point: 2,600 feet
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The trailhead for this section of the Palouse to Cascades Trail is found just south of Spokane and west of Tekoa.
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 2,500 feet
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For a nice location in the Central Cascades, try this rail trail along the western shore of Lake Keechelus. This is a treat for new snowshoers, especially if it has been recently groomed. Because of its easy accessibility, it can often get crowded on nicer days.
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
5.3 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 0 feet
Highest Point: 1,100 feet
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Washington State has a plethora of amazingly beautiful trails for the avid hiker to tread, but how many take you through an old train tunnel more than two miles long? The Snoqualmie Tunnel is part of the 250-mile Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail (formerly the John Wayne Trail and Iron Horse State Park) and this section is a must do for everyone! Views for most of your trip will be determined by the power of your headlamp, but there will be some sights on the other side. The attraction of this hike is the mysterious, dramatic tunnel itself. However, note that the tunnel is closed November 1st through May 1st, so plan your trip accordingly.
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
5.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,077 feet
Highest Point: 1,607 feet
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Hike a short stint on the Palouse to Cascades Trail, crossing high trestle bridges and roaming through old growth forest with expansive views of nearby peaks, just a short drive away from the city.
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
11.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 480 feet
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The hike from the Cedar Falls trailhead to the junction with the Change Creek route is one through history. You will walk along a decommissioned railroad passing by the remnants of the line. Starting at the Cedar Falls trailhead, begin your hike just past the outhouse, crossing a paved road, and picking up the gravel path.
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
11.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 300 feet
Highest Point: 1,100 feet
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The Palouse to Cascades Trail in Iron Horse State Park provides access to notable North Bend hikes, views of mountains and waterfalls, and a journey back into Washington’s history. Take in the wildlife and cross soaring bridges as you make a level traverse from Rattlesnake Lake to Change and Hall Creeks 5.5 miles to the east.
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,260 feet
Highest Point: 1,190 feet
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The year-round, dog-friendly day hike to Fragrance Lake in the Chuckanut Recreation Area is popular with college students and faculty from Western Washington University in nearby Bellingham, and with day visitors and car campers at Larrabee State Park. On a sunny weekend afternoon you could easily lose count of the number of smiles and “hullos” you’ll exchange!
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
2.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 0 feet
Highest Point: 0 feet
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This area will be closed through November 2023.
Each year, from fall to spring, this area is a bird paradise, with snow geese and trumpeter and tundra swans overwintering in huge numbers. There are several access points in the wildlife refuge. The Headquarters area has a two mile trail and staff may be able to point you to other appropriate areas to visit.
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 6,100 feet
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Hurricane Ridge will be closed to the public from 3/27 through 5/25/23.
Enjoy majestic mountain panoramas from this relatively low-effort, high-vista hike on the Olympic Peninsula.
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 800 feet
Highest Point: 5,757 feet
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Hurricane Ridge will be closed to the public from 3/27 through 5/25/23.
Whether you’re an expert or a first-timer, Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park is one of the most spectacular places to snowshoe in Washington state—and on clear days you’ll be treated to bird’s-eye views of Mount Olympus in all her winter splendor.
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
3.2 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 650 feet
Highest Point: 5,757 feet
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Hurricane Ridge will be closed to the public from 3/27 through 5/25/23.
Whether you need a day hike for the whole family or the perfect trail to round out your first visit to Olympic National Park, Hurricane Hill is the answer. You can even use this trail as the jumpoff (or ending point) to a variety of longer hikes out of the Elwha River Valley.
Central Washington > Wenatchee
1.3 miles of trails
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Another favorite area near Sage Hills and Horse Lake Reserve, Castle Rock property provides safe, legal access for hikers, walkers, and other recreators who want adventure near the town of Wenatchee.
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
1.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 500 feet
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Hiking to Twin Sisters Rock is the definition of a leg-stretcher. At one mile round trip, it is the perfect way to get a little more than a couple minutes out of the car, but less commitment than a day hike requires.
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,160 feet
Highest Point: 2,078 feet
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This is a fine hike on a well maintained, albeit busy trail through a cool forest with views of the Cedar River watershed, Mount Si, Mount Washington, Rattlesnake Lake and Chester Morse Lake.
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
3.8 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,760 feet
Highest Point: 1,850 feet
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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.
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
3.7 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,300 feet
Highest Point: 1,550 feet
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Companion piece to neighbor and big brother Mount Si, the small rocky bluff known as Little Si is a moderate grade 3.7 mile trail located in the hike rich North Bend area. Although relatively steep inclines bookend this hike, this primarily North/South route is perfect for beginners who are looking to get back in shape, while still accommodating veterans with opportunities to cut away on the Boulder Garden Loop (at .3 miles and .5 miles) to merge with the more challenging Mount Si trail. Expect crowds, even in winter, as New Year’s resolutions (the two Si mountains are sometimes colloquially referred to as the “Resolution Peaks” for the deluge of hikers that appear after January 1st), proximity to the city and a degree of refuge from the elements often divert heavy foot traffic to this mini-mountain to keep it busy year round.
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
3.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 13 feet
Highest Point: 13 feet
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Spend some time in the quiet countryside on a wide gravel trail just a few miles away from the city of Everett.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,100 feet
Highest Point: 1,830 feet
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Hike a two-mile forest trail on the north side of Squak Mountain to reach the site of a former cabin owned by the Bullitt family. Only the massive fireplace and the foundation remain today. Optionally, extend your hike to Central Peak, the highest point on Squak Mountain (no view,) and make it an interesting loop by returning via the Old Griz and East Side Trails.
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
2.5 miles, roundtrip
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WTA has done some general trail maintenance in this beautiful neighborhood park. The site is extremely valuable from an ecological standpoint.
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
1.4 miles, one-way
Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 800 feet
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The Wildside Trail runs through the northwest corner of Cougar Mountain Park and offers many connections to other trails.
Issaquah Alps
12.0 miles of trails
Gain: 0 feet
Highest Point: 500 feet
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Soaring Eagle Regional Park features 12 miles of trails that are regularly used by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The Pipeline Trail crosses through the park and is wide and flat—in fact, it is quite common to see families with baby strollers out enjoying the trail. Soaring Eagle is also popular for trail running competitions.