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
784 HikesStevens Lake
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 6.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,770 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,745 feet
This easily-accessed trail just off I-90 in north Idaho leads to two alpine lakes.
Ralph Munro Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 60 feet
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Highest Point
- 190 feet
Formerly known as the McLane Nature Trail, the Ralph Munro Trail was re-named in June of 2018 to honor the man who established the McLane Forest Committee. The trail starts near the McLane Elementary School and goes along Evergreen Pkwy NW towards the Evergreen State College.
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.
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section I - White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 99.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 17,771 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,530 feet
Starting in well-protected sub-alpine wilderness and descending into heavily-logged, privately-owned land, this stretch of the PCT offers a dramatic illustration of the effects of public land protection and private industry on Washington's landscape.
Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,600 feet
Visit a majestic old-growth grove in eastern Washington! Just 14 miles north of Nordman, Idaho is the Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars, boasting some trees that are almost 3000 years old.
Scotchman Peak
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,730 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,009 feet
Located above Clark Fork, Idaho, visitors earn the fantastic views of Lake Pend Oreille by gaining nearly 3,730 feet of elevation in a seven mile roundtrip hike.
Jackson Creek
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 10.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
Wildfire: Trail closed
This meandering trail through old-growth forest follows Jackson Creek, connecting the Shedroof Divide in Washington to Hughes Meadows in Idaho.
Hughes Fork
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 10.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,284 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,500 feet
Wildfire: Trail closed on Washington side
An alternate approach to the Shedroof Divide, this trail offers a mostly-gentle climb through old-growth forest on its approach to the Salmo Priest Wilderness.
Hazel Wolf Wetlands
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 1.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 60 feet
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Highest Point
- 525 feet
Hike a loop around this exceptional wetland. In season, view a variety of waterfowl. And marvel at the close-up views of beaver dams.
IP Road (former Yale Reservoir Logging Road)
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 7.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
Hike an old logging road that is slated to have a full conversion to trail in 2017.
Toutle Trail
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 13.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,000 feet
The trail is closed until further notice due to wildfire activity.
The Toutle Trail transects five ecozones over more than 13 miles, but can be done in three sections.
Lauretta Norene and Groth Nature Preserve
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 1.25 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 291 feet
The hidden forest trails here are actually two nature preserves gifted to the county, the northern Loretta Naurene Forest Preserve in 1992 and the southern Groth Nature Preserve in 1997.
Salmon Creek Trail
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 60 feet
Whether you’d like a peaceful break from everyday life or just some exercise, the Salmon Creek Trail is for you. This paved trail takes you through wetlands, around ponds, and across a natural habitat undergoing restoration. Within minutes you can leave city life behind and be immersed in picture-perfect scenery accompanied by the sound of birds. The trail is easily accessible, making it a perfect quick get-away.
Sullivan Lakeshore
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 8.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 250 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,840 feet
Wander woods reminiscent of eastern hardwood forest, filled with aspen, hemlock and birch along the largest natural lake in the Colville National Forest—plus enjoy one of the best western larch displays in Eastern Washington.
Riverside State Park - Trail 25
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 25.0 miles of trails
Trail 25 is the main artery that runs through Riverside State Park. Loop options abound here, as do out-and-backs, or just short wanderings.
Bear Lake
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 1.23 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 1,880 feet
Bear Lake Regional Park has a short hiking trail and is a popular spot for families.
Riverside State Park - Trail 214
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
One of several short connector trails within the vast trail network of Riverside State Park.
Tradition Lake Loop
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 2.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 540 feet
Hike a series of short, nearly level trails that offer views of two lakes and of some swampy areas, and pass one of the largest trees in the Tigers. Appreciate the forest vegetation and wildflowers. Along the way, hear and perhaps see a variety of song birds and waterfowl.
Sweet Creek Falls Interpretive Trail
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
A short trail to stretch one's legs, and a beautiful waterfall located just off the highway.
Shedroof Cutoff
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 1.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,085 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,434 feet
Wildfire: Trail closed
The Shedroof Cutoff Trail serves as a short feeder trail to the Shedroof Divide Trail in the Salmo Priest Wilderness.
Grassy Top
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 7.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
Wildfire: Trail closed
Let the car take care of most of the climbing, then enjoy this gently contouring trail that begins in forest and passes through thickets of huckleberries before arriving in the upper grassy meadows that provide spectacular views of the surrounding peaks in the Selkirk range.
Hall - Grassy Divide
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 4.9 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,204 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,229 feet
Wildfire: Trail closed
This long ridge route gives hikers big views in all directions and also serves as a connector to enable big loop opportunities with other nearby trails.
Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 11.5 miles, roundtrip
This trail uses the old North Pacific Railroad grade as a quiet place for Kirkland residents to stretch their legs, and is a part of the partially-completed 42-mile Eastrail.
Anacortes Community Forest Lands - Heart Lake
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 2.86 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 130 feet
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Highest Point
- 620 feet
While there is not a trail all the way around the lake proper, it’s possible to do a loop hike around this lovely little lake just across the road from Mount Erie and Sugarloaf in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Formerly a state park, this area was transferred to the City of Anacortes in 2002, and now the trails that loop and bend around this little lake are accessible to residents and visitors without requiring a Discover pass.
Royal Basin - Royal Lake
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,650 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,700 feet
You will see plenty in the first 7.2 miles of this trip that take you to the shores of Royal Lake, but you should plan your hike to have the time – and energy – to enjoy the wildflower-dotted alpine basin and its milky blue tarns in Upper Royal Basin about three-quarters of a mile past the lake.
Mirror and Cottonwood Lakes
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 2.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 870 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,200 feet
Nestled in a quiet basin only a stone’s throw from Snoqualmie Pass, pristine Mirror Lake is a destination to be enjoyed by the whole family. Rarely can you find such lovely sites with so little effort, but here, a short trek will take you through forests, across delicate streams, and past brightly colored wildflowers. Humming with butterflies, birds, bees, and babbling streams, this trail is not to be missed.
Colfax Trail
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 6.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 260 feet
A hike on an old railroad grade through a Whitman County Park and wildlife preserve.
Lake Whatcom Park - Chanterelle Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 4.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,314 feet
Enjoy a steep trail to a summit east of Lake Whatcom with gorgeous views of Puget Sound and the surrounding mountains.
Harvey Manning Trail
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 1.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 245 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,464 feet
Take a short walk on Cougar Mountain, shaded by the thick forest, with plenty of options into the trail network to create your own hiking adventure.
Green Mountain - Wildcat Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 9.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,639 feet
The Wildcat Trail on Green Mountain follows a multi-use trail on a steep, rocky ascent to the peak. Along the way, enjoy views of Hood Canal, the Olympics, and sometimes even downtown Seattle!