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4202 Hikes

Vanson Peak via Goat Mountain

South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
 
Length
17.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,600 feet
Highest Point
4,950 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(6 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Vanson Peak is a summit located within the northeastern reaches of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Reachable as a day hike, it features a small rock outcropping and provides commanding views of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams and nearby Riffe Lake. While it’s an exciting destination itself, the journey to and from this special viewpoint also presents many options for camping and sightseeing.
 
 

North Star Mountain

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
25.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,500 feet
Highest Point
8,096 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

North Star Mountain can be reached via scrambling from the Cloudy Pass trail.
 
 

Monkey Bear Falls

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.83
(6 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Waterfalls

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

Hike this lovely, flat trail in the forests of the North Cascades to a quiet waterfall about 2.5 miles from Holden Village.
 
 

Lyman Lakes

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
21.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,774 feet
Highest Point
5,983 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.44
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

A boat ride up Lake Chelan to a summer camp, then a long hike to beautiful remote lakes east of Glacier Peak.
 
 

Holden to Hart Lake

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
9.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,000 feet
Highest Point
3,982 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(3 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Waterfalls

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

Take in views of scenic waterfalls, fall foliage, and Bonanza Peak from the trail to Hart Lake. The trail is unique in that it begins at Holden Village, a Lutheran ministry only reachable via a combined ferry and bus trip.
 
 

Holden Lake

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,735 feet
Highest Point
5,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(6 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

Holden Lake is set in a fantastic glacial basin, with stunning views of Bonanza, the highest non-volcanic peak in Washington State. It can be a hot, brushy bushwhack to the lake, but the views from lakeshore are worth it.
 
 

Copper Basin via Copper Creek

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
4.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,300 feet
Highest Point
5,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

The Copper Creek Trail leaves from Holden Village in the North Cascades. This trail is relatively short but wastes no time in gaining elevation.
 
 

Holden Village to High Bridge

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
32.0 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

A more than 30 mile hike on the west side of Lake Chelan, from Holden Village to High Bridge at the north end of Stehekin.
 
 

Tenmile Falls

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
5.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,300 feet
Highest Point
4,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

Hike a short trail out of Holden Village to see gorgeous falls up close. The 2015 Wolverine Fire hit this area hard and you can see the devastation; if it's windy, be aware these trees could topple. A new viewing platform at the falls opened in 2018.
 
 

South Fork Hoh River - Big Flat

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
7.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
150 feet
Highest Point
850 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.67
(9 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

The South Fork Hoh Trail penetrates a wild and remote wilderness and offers hikers solitude just a short distance from the crowded main Hoh Rain Forest. The easy trail stays in the bottomland among groves of towering spruce and grassy maple glades.
 
 

Hoh River Trail to Five Mile Island

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
10.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
300 feet
Highest Point
800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.82
(34 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

A classic hike in any season, but come in winter and you’ll find that the hordes of tourists, hikers, and climbers who use this trail in the summer have dwindled to just a trickle.
 
 

Hoh River Trail to Elk Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
33.0 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
4.33
(6 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Beautiful multi-day hike that shows off the beauty of the Hoh Rainforest. Hike on relatively level ground until the last two miles, which climb to Elk Lake Campground, a good place to start a day hike to the glacier.
 
 

Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
37.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,700 feet
Highest Point
4,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.94
(16 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

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.
 
 

Hoh Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
28.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
6,235 feet
Highest Point
4,532 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Hoh Lake is a quiet spot in the wilderness of Olympic National Park that is accessible via a steep ascent from the Hoh River Trail or a long approach on the High Divide Trail.
 
 

Hall of Mosses

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
0.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
100 feet
Highest Point
600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.47
(30 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

A short rainforest loop from the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center in Olympic National Park.
 
 

Granite Creek Connector Trail

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
 
Length
2.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,089 feet
Highest Point
1,786 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.50
(2 votes)

12.12.25 - Trail closed until further notice due to storm damage.

The Granite Creek Connector Trail provides hikers with an alternative start to a hike along the Granite Creek Trail.
 
 

Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
 
Length
1.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
250 feet
Highest Point
450 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.67
(48 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls

12.12.25 - Snoqualmie Indian Tribe recommends avoiding a visit to Snoqualmie Falls while the river is actively flooding.

The 0.7-mile interpretive trail from the upper falls viewpoints to the lower falls viewpoint is family- and pet-friendly, good for beginners, teaches the basics of the flora and fauna near Snoqualmie Pass, informs about local Native American culture, and ends with impressive views of a Washington icon.
 
 

Lake Wenatchee State Park

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
4.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
75 feet
Highest Point
1,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.43
(7 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.11.25: Trails closed - Lake Wenatchee park and trails are completely closed due to potential flooding.

A short detour off Highway 2 east of Stevens Pass will lead you a montane masterpiece tucked in the foothills of the Central Cascades. Gentle meandering hiking trails along the 489-acre state park offer scenic views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face Mountain and the iconic Emerald Island.
 
 

Boulder Lake

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,960 feet
Highest Point
4,980 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(2 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

Boulder Lake is a brilliant, azure gem set deep within a stunning cirque of metamorphic cliffs, but to reach it you will need perseverance.
 
 

Miners Cabin

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
3.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,158 feet
Highest Point
5,592 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.00
(3 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

A connector trail that shoots off the Miner's Ridge trail, this 3.5-mile, relatively flat route connects Miner's Ridge to the Pacific Crest Trail.
 
 

Milk Creek - Suiattle River Loop

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
34.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,100 feet
Highest Point
3,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

The Milk Creek trail used to offer a gorgeous tour of the Glacier Peak wilderness via a 34.7-mile backpacking loop. Hikers followed the Milk Creek trail to the Pacific Crest Trail, then down to the Suiattle River Trail. Along the way it offered stunning close-up views of Glacier Peak, endless wildflower meadows and ample opportunities for solitude. Unfortunately, it now requires a potentially dangerous ford of the Suiattle River due to a missing bridge. Because of its inaccessibility and a lack of maintenance, expect a brushy trail with blowdowns beyond this point.
 
 

Image Lake via Miners Ridge

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
31.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,400 feet
Highest Point
6,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.11
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

Hike along a Wild and Scenic river, up a rugged ridge, and to a mirror-like iconic lake in Glacier Peak wilderness. This is a long hike, best done as a backpack, but it's absolutely worth the days you invest to explore here.
 
 

Sulphur Mountain

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,200 feet
Highest Point
6,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.40
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

This trail has a brutal elevation gain in a short time, but the views from the peak of Sulphur Mountain are worth the climb.
 
 

Milk Creek

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,100 feet
Highest Point
3,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(4 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

This hike requires a potentially dangerous ford of the Suiattle River due to a missing bridge. Because of its inaccessibility and a lack of maintenance, expect a brushy trail with blowdowns beyond this point.
 
 

Canyon Lake

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
12.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,800 feet
Highest Point
6,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.57
(7 votes)
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

A rewarding hike on an unmaintained trail takes you past peaks and across meadows to a stunning lake.
 
 

Suiattle River Trail

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
13.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
900 feet
Highest Point
2,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(7 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

The trail winds its way above the Suiattle River through old-growth forest and some mature forest recovering from an old burn from the 1920’s. The vegetation in the upper Suiattle watershed includes a wonderful mixture of west-of-the-crest/east-of-the-crest species.
 
 

Downey Creek

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
13.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,280 feet
Highest Point
2,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Old growth
  • Rivers

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

This trail provides access to Bachelor Creek Trail, Bachelor Meadows, Cub Lake and the Dome Peak area.
 
 

Sulphur Creek

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
3.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
900 feet
Highest Point
2,250 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.57
(7 votes)
  • Old growth
  • Rivers

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

Not the easiest hike, but the reward is a hot springs if you are persistent.
 
 

Green Mountain

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
8.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,300 feet
Highest Point
6,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.44
(39 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

In a state with so many places offering a day's walk to big, peaky views, Green Mountain still makes the short-list of Washington's all-time finest hikes. From woods to meadows to panoramic views and even a historic lookout, it just doesn't get much better than this.
 
 

Upper Suiattle River

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
16.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
2,320 feet
Highest Point
4,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Old growth
  • Rivers

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

This is a remote and rugged trail that has not been maintained for decades. From the Upper Suiattle River Trail, this route fords the Suiattle River to eventually arrive at Buck Creek Pass.
 
 

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