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
4216 Hikesƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.4 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 50 feet
This small waterfront park in Kenmore has multiple boardwalks and viewing platforms.
Liberty Lake Regional Park - Liberty Lake Loop Trail
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 8.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,280 feet
This trail offers a full tour of the trails at Liberty Lake Regional Park, taking visitors along Split Creek, through a cedar grove, past Liberty Falls and an old cabin as well as along miles of beautiful trails with views down to the lake.
Richmond Mine
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,006 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,241 feet
A trail that leads into the William O. Douglas wilderness, Richmond Mine offers miles of rugged rambling through a remote part of the state.
Lyle Cherry Orchard
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 6.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 1,050 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
This little-known gem of a hike on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge offers spectacular views of the Columbia River, amazing spring wildflowers and an old garry oak forest of gnarled old trees. This stunning preserve is owned by the Friends of the Columbia Gorge and tops out in an old cherry orchard with a few surviving trees.
Deception Pass State Park - Goose Rock
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 4.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 484 feet
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Highest Point
- 484 feet
Deception Pass State Park is one of the most popular Washington state parks and it is easy to see why. There are beautiful beaches, mature woodlands, great views, lakes, and a beautifully built bridge high on rocks above two narrow waterways. This nice trail will take you through all of this.
Copper Pass via Twisp River
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 10.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,720 feet
Take an old prospector’s trail from valley to the heights of Copper Pass. Of course, the style of route is direct, with more up the fall line than switchbacks. Once there, enjoy the views west to the heart of the North Cascades and take time for exploration in all directions.
Cape Disappointment State Park - North Head Lighthouse and Bell's Overlook
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 25 feet
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Highest Point
- 200 feet
Take a couple of ADA-accessible trails to some of the most scenic parts of Cape Disappointment State Park.
West Fork Humptulips River
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 17.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 700 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,000 feet
The entire West Fork Humptulips trail is 17 miles long. As such, it offers access to several other trails in the area, long riverside rambles, and a multi-day beginner backpacking option.
Swift Creek
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,930 feet
Part of the scenic Pacific Northwest Trail, rugged 8-mile Swift Creek Trail accesses the Mount Baker Wilderness.
Deer Park to Maiden Peak
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 7.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,200 feet
The eastern part of the Grand Ridge trail can be accessed from Deer Park as a day hike and has a charm all of its own -- forest with avalanche lilies in spring, wildflower meadows and great views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, the Cascades, and the Olympic mountains.
Saltwater State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
This popular state park is nestled on a stretch of shoreline between the urban centers of Seattle and Tacoma, so unsurprisingly, it's a frequently-visited location. Share the beach, share the views, and enjoy the atmosphere here.
South Lewis County Regional Park
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 0.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 45 feet
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Highest Point
- 120 feet
Take a walk around a 17-acre pond at this park, where you'll likely find folks boating and fishing in the warmer months.
Somerset Greenbelts
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 690 feet
This 6-acre greenspace in residential Bellevue connects to other greenspaces nearby, including Forest Hill Neighborhood Park and Cougar Mountain.
Birch Bay State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles of trails
Terrell Creek Marsh is one of the few remaining saltwater/freshwater estuaries in northern Puget Sound. The half mile loop through a mixed forest of maple, alder, paper birch, cedars, and hemlock has 10 informative signs along the way. There are 1.5 miles of saltwater shoreline to explore.
McMicken Island Marine State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 4.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 230 feet
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Highest Point
- 190 feet
Accessible by boat or by foot only via a sandy tombolo at low tide, McMicken Island Marine State Park has over a quarter-mile of shoreline to explore — and the hike over (if you choose to take it) is incredibly scenic in its own right.
Odlin County Park
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
This waterfront park is only a few minutes of a drive away from the Lopez Island Ferry Terminal.
Foster Creek Wildlife Area
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
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Length
- 20.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 162 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,134 feet
West Foster Creek offers a restored shrub-steppe environment for idle meandering, bird watching, or simply enjoying the out-of-doors.
Hoag's Pond
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 0.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 70 feet
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Highest Point
- 240 feet
This tiny forested pond near the Interurban Trail and Hundred Acre Wood in Bellingham features plenty of waterfowl and other wildlife.
Mount Grant Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 4.6 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 900 feet
Mount Grant Preserve is a trail system in development on San Juan Island. Currently, the trails to the top offer the most elevation gain available on San Juan Island, so you'll love this one if you're looking to get high up.
Huntoon Point Snowshoe
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,200 feet
With a starting elevation of 4,300, this tour is your best guarantee of good snow, even in a lean year.
Stevens Pass Nordic Center
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 4.0 miles of trails
Five miles east of the Stevens Pass Ski Area, the Stevens Pass Nordic Center trails offer a quiet place to snowshoe among quiet giants of the forest. Share the area with cross-country and skate skiers, who schuss past on groomed trails, while dedicated snowshoe routes criss-cross the area and offer a wide variety of outing.
Thomas, Blue and Tombstone Lakes
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,780 feet
This heavily-used trail passes numerous lakes and meadows and is an excellent foray into the Indian Heaven Wilderness. Hikers will find amble opportunities for a lakeside lunch spot.
North Creek Park Boardwalk
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.8 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 51 feet
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Highest Point
- 243 feet
This watershed hike offers water crossings, swaying bridges, beautiful views close to Bothell, and birds galore!
Lowell Riverfront Park Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
The Lowell Riverfront Trail in Everett is a 1.6-mile pedestrian trail stretching between Lowell River Road near Rotary Park to its northern end. The ten foot wide, paved path traverses an area revered for its historical significance, natural beauty and central location.
Kaiser Woods Park
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 66 feet
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Highest Point
- 360 feet
Enjoy this rolling 1.25 mile loop hike in a (currently) undeveloped city park. Multi-use hiking and mountain-biking trails are slated for development in 2025.
Flaming Geyser State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 450 feet
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Highest Point
- 425 feet
The hike suggested here visits the site of the flaming geyser and the bubbling geyser, and includes the River Trail and Ridge Trail, all encompassed in the park. It follows roughly a figure eight path that can be traversed in any order. If you are a weekend visitor, you may need to park where space is available and modify your route accordingly.
Taylor Ridge
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 10.0 miles, one-way
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Highest Point
- 6,150 feet
This feeder trail for The Kettle Crest is popular with mountain bikers but also makes a great hiking route.
Cowap Peak
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
A peak scramble near Boundary Way trail and Damfino Lakes. Route-finding and comfort with exposure required.
Mercer Slough Nature Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
The Mercer Slough Nature Park is a 320-acre wetland populated with ferns, shrubs, flowers, several varieties of berries, distinctive wooden boardwalks and shaded pathways. Hike among the lush vegetation and wildlife, visit the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, tour the historic Winters House, pick blueberries at the seasonal Blueberry Farm, or canoe up the Slough Channel to experience the Park.
Sunset Pond Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 120 feet
A short trail leads to Sunset Pond in Bellingham, which allows hikers to connect to Squalicum Creek Trail.
