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
4224 HikesSwakane Peak
Central Washington > Wenatchee
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Length
- 7.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,787 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,297 feet
Take one of three different routes to the top of Swakane Peak for expansive views across the Columbia River and a peek-a-boo view of Icicle Ridge to the west. Two of the routes can be combined for a loop day trip.
Sunshine Trail
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,400 feet
A primitive trail that climbs steeply to connect the Trapper Creek Trail (#192) to the Observation Trail (#132).
Summit Springs
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 5.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,738 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,219 feet
A hiker and biker trail that is moderate in difficulty, Summit Springs is also known as Snass Creek.
St. Louis Falls and Mines
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
This is a short hike, about a half mile round trip, and not steep, so it's a good introduction for kids and new hikers.
Spacing Study Trail
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 0.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
Visit a short but interesting trail with interpretive signs explaining studies on tree spacing during replantation.
Bear Lake
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 475 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,100 feet
Goldstream Provincial Park: Grand Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 5.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,110 feet
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Highest Point
- 510 feet
Coast Trail: Mount Maguire Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 10.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 879 feet
Boundary Bay Regional Park
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 10 feet
LeBar Horse Camp Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Less than a mile, this is a delightful connector trail between LeBar Horse Camp and the South Skokomish River Trail. The junction between the trails is in an old growth area and more old growth is visible along this trail. Only about 50-100ft elevation gain.
