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4264 Hikes

Snowgrass - Cispus Basin - Nannie Ridge Loop

South Cascades > Goat Rocks
 
Length
19.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,000 feet
Highest Point
6,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(8 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
A broad expanse of meadow blooms with a lovely waterfall, while the Goat Rocks loom overhead and Mount Adams feels close enough to touch to the south.
 
 

Larch Creek

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
32.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,300 feet
Highest Point
7,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.25
(4 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Follow this trail through the heart of the Pasayten Wilderness. Take in all the sights the Wilderness has to offer, including but not limited to: stunning peaks, refreshing creeks, wildflowers galore, and limitless views from ridges.
 
 

Green Mountain State Forest - Wildcat Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
 
Length
9.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,900 feet
Highest Point
1,639 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.11
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
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!
 
 

Evergreen Mountain Lookout

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
 
Length
2.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,425 feet
Highest Point
5,587 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(23 votes)
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
A short but stiff climb through an old burn, old growth forest, and alpine meadows to a restored fire lookout standing sentinel over the western flanks of the Wild Sky Wilderness.
 
 

Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
37.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
5,400 feet
Highest Point
5,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.84
(19 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Hike the Hoh River to the Blue Glacier through lush rainforest. The biodiversity on this hike is seldom seen on such an accessible backpacking trip. Just be sure to check in with the ranger station before overnighting — while there are lots of campsites, it's a popular place, and you'll need to reserve in advance.
 
 

Chancellor

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 
Length
13.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,500 feet
Highest Point
6,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(4 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
Climb most of the way up Center Mountain along this trail as you enter the Pasayten Wilderness.
 
 

Rock Creek

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
7.1 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,500 feet
Highest Point
5,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.00
(5 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

9.10.26: The trail is closed from the eastern terminus to a point 0.5 mile east of the PCT.

Enjoy views of peaks and wildflowers along this connector trail between the PCT and the Pasayten Airstrip. This trail features abundant wildlife and a comfortable grade.
 
 

Slate Peak

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
0.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
250 feet
Highest Point
7,440 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.80
(5 votes)
This is a road hike on Forest Service Road 5400 from the gate to the old lookout site on top of Slate Peak.
 
 

Canyon Creek

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,994 feet
Highest Point
2,732 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.17
(6 votes)
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
When looking for solitude or a quiet, cool creek to ramble along, look no further than Canyon Creek. This trail’s gentle tread and easy grade were cut long ago for horse-pack trains. Along this old supply route to the mines there are numerous babbling brooks, and other natural wonders to keep you entertained. Once this river trail could be followed all the way to Chancellor and then into the Pasayten Wilderness or towards Harts Pass. Alas, wash outs now close the trail five miles in at Mill Creek.
 
 

Windy Pass

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
7.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,300 feet
Highest Point
6,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.94
(17 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
Experience a breathtaking section of the PCT packaged into a great dayhike.
 
 

Whistler Cutoff

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
6.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,320 feet
Highest Point
6,480 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
This trail is an essential link for access to the west and central Pasayten wilderness. It allows hikers to avoid the steepest parts of the Buckskin Ridge Trail and the minimally maintained West Fork Pasayten Trail. Or, it can be part of a multi-day loop trip on any of the four major north-south trails: Pacific Crest Trail, West Fork Pasayten Trail, Buckskin Ridge Trail, and Robinson Creek (Middle Fork Pasayten) Trail.
 
 

Robinson Pass Loop

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
7.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,500 feet
Highest Point
6,942 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
This lightly used trail connects Robinson Pass and Slate Pass.
 
 

Robinson Mountain

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
11.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
6,166 feet
Highest Point
8,726 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Summits
A challenging summit of a peak in the North Cascades. Route-finding experience required.
 
 

Robinson Creek (Middle Fork Pasayten River)

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
25.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,940 feet
Highest Point
6,220 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(6 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers

9.10.26: The trail is closed north of the junction with the Eureka Creek trail due to the Ptarmigan Fire.

Officially named Robinson Creek, the Middle Fork Pasayten River trail is loved by locals and visitors alike for its big trees, path alongside the wild river, and access into the central Pasayten Wilderness.
 
 

Robinson Creek - South

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
19.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,660 feet
Highest Point
6,220 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.10
(10 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
The sight and roaring sound of Robinson Creek will accompany you on your forested hike up the valley, following in the footsteps of an early trapper, Billy Robinson. The low starting elevation makes this a popular late spring/early summer day-hike or overnight.
 
 

Pacific Northwest Trail - Pasayten Traverse

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
119.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
21,071 feet
Highest Point
7,490 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

9.10.26: The trail is closed west of the high point on Bunker Hill due to the Ptarmigan Fire.

9.10.26: The trail is closed east of the junction with the Tungsten trail due to the Sinlahekin Fire.

This 119-mile section of the 1200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail traverses the entirety of the Pasayten Wilderness.
 
 

Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) - Hart's Pass to Holman Pass

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
14.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
2,100 feet
Highest Point
6,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.25
(4 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
Stunning section of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Starts high and stays high, going from Hart's Pass to Windy Pass to Holman Pass.
 
 

Monument Creek

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
25.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
2,900 feet
Highest Point
7,200 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.33
(9 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

9.10.26: The trail is closed north of the junction with the Lake of the Woods trail due to the Ptarmigan Fire.

Follow this trail for the first four miles for a pleasant hike with views of peaks and a creek. More experienced hikers can continue down the trail for incredible views of the Pasayten Wilderness and a connection to Hidden Lakes.
 
 

Monument 78

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
17.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,580 feet
Highest Point
5,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
Monument 78 can be found along the Pacific Crest Trail at the US-Canadian Border.
 
 

Hidden Lakes

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
34.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,300 feet
Highest Point
5,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.43
(7 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

9.10.26: The trail is closed north of the junction with the East Fork Pasayten Trail due to the Ptarmigan Fire.

The Hidden Lakes are the jewels of the Pasayten Wilderness. Tucked high within the Wilderness, these lakes provide backpackers with opportunities to fish, swim, relax, and view wildlife and wildflowers.
 
 

East Fork Pasayten River

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
10.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
2,400 feet
Highest Point
7,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(4 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

9.10.26: The trail is closed west of the junction with the Dean Creek trail due to the Ptarmigan Fire.

Connect to Hidden Lakes and/or Larch Creek via this trail and enjoy a walk through lush vegetation and prominent peaks.
 
 

Devils Peak

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Elevation Gain
5,500 feet
Highest Point
8,081 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
Devils Peak requires scrambling up the mountain.
 
 

Buckskin Ridge

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
33.4 miles, roundtrip
Highest Point
7,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.60
(5 votes)
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

9.10.26: The trail is closed north of the junction with the Whistler Cutoff trail due to the Ptarmigan Fire.

Alpine lakes, high ridge traverses, wildflower-filled meadows, and a stroll along the Pasayten River await hikers who elect to visit the Buckskin Ridge Trail.
 
 

Boundary Trail - Pasayten

North Cascades > Pasayten
 
Length
80.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
9,000 feet
Highest Point
7,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.25
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits

9.10.26: The trail is closed west of the high point on Bunker Hill due to the Ptarmigan Fire.

9.10.26: The trail is closed east of the junction with the Tungsten Trail due to the Sinlahekin Fire.

Hiking the Boundary Trail is an adventure on many a hikers’ bucket list. The trail spans the width of the Pasayten Wilderness and is part of the much larger Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. The combination of stunning scenery and lack of crowds is one of the BT’s most enticing aspects especially in autumn, when colors are changing, temperatures are cooling and bugs are gone. A number of places along the trail are so special that you’ll have the images etched into your memory for years to come.
 
 

Wonderland Trail - Mowich Lake to Sunrise via Spray Park

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
 
Length
20.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
8,000 feet
Highest Point
6,750 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.50
(2 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

9.10.26: Trails and roads in the White River & Sunrise section of the park are closed due to the Grand Park 2 and Garda Falls fires. There is currently no access from the Carbon River Suspension Bridge to Frozen Lake.

The Fairfax Bridge (3 miles south of Carbonado) is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice due to safety concerns. The Wonderland Trail is inaccessible from Mowich Lake due to the bridge closure.

This 20-mile section of the longer 93-mile Wonderland Trail covers the northern section of the loop from Mowich to Sunrise, utilizing the Spray Park alternate.
 
 

Kayak Point Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
 
Rating
Average rating:
3.25
(4 votes)
  • Coast
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids

The park is closed Sept 14-18 for construction.

Kayak Point Park is a lovely saltwater beach park with a short trail system located along the shores of picturesque Port Susan. It's great for family outings by the shore or an easy night of camping.
 
 

Bottle Beach State Park

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
1.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
8 feet
Highest Point
17 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Coast
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids

The park is closed until Sept 22 for construction.

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.
 
 

Big Beaver Trail

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 
Length
24.6 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
500 feet
Highest Point
1,980 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.27
(11 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls

9.10.26: The trail is closed from Big Beaver stock camp to Stillwell Camp due to the Luna Fire.

Visit one of the best old-growth hikes in the North Cascades, with views of a vivid blue lake and jagged, snowy peaks thrown in for good measure.
 
 

Little Beaver Creek

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 
Length
35.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
6,213 feet
Highest Point
5,197 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.20
(5 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

9.10.26: The trail is closed from Little Beaver camp to junction with Big Beaver trail due to the Luna Fire.

A trek through the Little Beaver valley in the heart of the North Cascades offers remarkable old-growth forest, phenomenal mountain views and plenty of options for backpackers.
 
 

Thunder Creek

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 
Length
12.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,300 feet
Highest Point
1,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.79
(28 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers

9.10.26: The trail is closed from the junction with Fisher Creek trail to Park Creek Pass until further notice due to the Thunder Creek Fire.

A pale green creek, big old trees, a variety of understory, and peek-a-boo views of snow-capped peaks. Day-hikers should take it easy, as the joy here is in the journey not the destination. Backpackers, however, may disagree. Families and first-time backpackers will enjoy beautiful camps just two miles from the trailhead. Experienced backpackers will note that Thunder Creek is a gateway to an extensive network of trails.