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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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4216 Hikes

Wing Lake

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(9 votes)

Established campsites
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Highway 20 is closed between Colonial Creek Campground (milepost 130) and Silver Star gate (milepost 171).

A challenging offshoot trail from the Heather Maple Pass loop that traverses a large talus field to arrive at two stunning alpine lakes.

Willow Lake Trail

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Length: 23.5 miles, one-way
Highest Point: 2,880 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Lakes

Highway 20 is closed between Colonial Creek Campground (milepost 130) and Silver Star gate (milepost 171).

The Willow Lake Trail is part of the East Bank Trail in the North Cascades National Park. Willow Lake is a small lake along the route and sits on the north end of Ross Lake.

Washington Pass Overlook

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Length: 0.25 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 61 feet
Highest Point: 5,581 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.75

(12 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Ridges/passes

Highway 20 is closed between Colonial Creek Campground (milepost 130) and Silver Star gate (milepost 171).

This trail is a narrow, paved trail to a lookout on a ledge overlooking Liberty Bell Mountain. This area is worth the trip from the west side, because of spectacular views, and the myriad hiking trails in the area.

Twisp Pass via Dagger Lake

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Length: 15.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 3,320 feet
Highest Point: 6,060 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
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Highway 20 is closed between Colonial Creek Campground (milepost 130) and Silver Star gate (milepost 171).

Take a walk in the forest on this trail as it climbs past a shallow lake and continues nearly to treeline at Twisp Pass. The upper half of the trail is flowered in summer and the power of avalanches is evident in the pick-up-sticks debris field shortly before Dagger Lake. At Twisp Pass in an intersection with many informal trails for further exploration.

Stiletto Spur Trail

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Length: 4.54 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 943 feet
Highest Point: 4,359 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Highway 20 is closed between Colonial Creek Campground (milepost 130) and Silver Star gate (milepost 171).

The Stiletto Spur Trail is a connector trail between the McAlester Lake/Twisp junction and the Pacific Crest Trail near Highway 20.

Silver Falls Loop

Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon

Length: 3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 600 feet
Highest Point: 2,300 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(34 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Rivers
Waterfalls

Ohanapecosh Campground is closed for construction. Hikers can access the Silver Falls trail via the Eastside Trail. The hike cannot be completed as a loop during construction. Construction is expected to last throiugh summer of 2026.

The Ohanapecosh River is arguably the most beautiful in Mount Rainier National Park, with water so clear you can see all the way to the bottom in many places. Where it's not crashing over rocks, of course. The Silver Falls Loop takes you upstream along this impressive river, to a majestic waterfall and back through humbling forest, all in just three miles.

Little Lake Forest

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Highest Point: 900 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Lakes

The trails and trailhead are closed for construction. Trails are expected to reopen in spring 2026.

The Little Lake Forest was acquired by King County Parks in 2018. A small forested lake sits in the middle of this 155-acre park, and a gravel access road leads to the northern shore of the lake.

Saltese Uplands

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Length: 3.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 630 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.25

(4 votes)

WTA has worked on trails in this 552-acre conservation area to help prevent erosion. Over 7 miles of trail wind throughout the property, exploring canyons that embrace year-round springs and climbing ridge tops with views of Liberty Lake, Mount Spokane, and Saltese Flats.

Willapa Hills Trail

Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region

Length: 56.5 miles, one-way
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
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Once a railroad, this trail can visitors to travel between the towns of Chehalis and South Bend without having to drive! Do note though, the trail is in varying stages of development, so be sure you are prepared for pavement, gravel, dirt, or detours depending on your route.

Boulder River

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Length: 8.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 700 feet
Highest Point: 1,550 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.94

(145 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Good for kids
Old growth
Rivers
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The Boulder River trail is a nice hike that can be done any time of year. Come in winter while the rain is dripping off the mossy trees, photograph the waterfalls filled with spring snowmelt. Take the kids out for a little picnic in the summer, or leaf collecting in the fall. Come anytime midweek for quiet contemplation.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area

Length: 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.67

(6 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Good for kids
Old growth
Rivers
Wildlife

More than 5,000 acres of marshes, grasslands and wooded areas are home to more than one hundred species of birds, waterfowl and fish. The refuge has a $3 entry fee, which can be waived with an America the Beautiful/Interagency pass.

Capitol State Forest - Sherman Creek Loop

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia

Length: 7.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 800 feet
Highest Point: 1,150 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.67

(9 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Old growth
Rivers

This is one of the longest hike options in Capitol State Forest -- weaving through wooded valleys and along quietly flowing creeks, visitors here may discover not only natural wonders but also relics from the time that this area was the home of many a logging show.

Kettle Crest Trail

Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range

Length: 44.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 8,000 feet
Highest Point: 7,140 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.33

(3 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
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The Kettle Crest Trail is the granddaddy of long-distance, high-country routes in Eastern Washington. Over the course of its 44 miles, it presents a virtual highlight reel of dry-side beauty, from sage-scented meadows to subalpine parkland.

Kettle Crest North

Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range

Length: 29.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 5,200 feet
Highest Point: 7,135 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.50

(8 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
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With 12 named peaks along a route that starts and stays high, hikers can expect big views, no crowds and excellent stargazing.

Whitehorse Trail

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Length: 27.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 1,305 feet
Highest Point: 559 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Good for kids
Mountain views
Rivers

The westernmost 3 miles of the trail (landslide) and section 1.7 miles east of the Trafton trailhead (flood damage) are closed until further notice.

The Whitehorse Trail runs for 27 miles along an old railroad grade, connecting the towns of Arlington and Darrington. The route generally follows Highway 530 and the North Fork Sauk River as it approaches the cascade foothills.

Pigeon Creek Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 1.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 121 feet
Highest Point: 41 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.67

(6 votes)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

The Pigeon Creek Trail takes you for a stroll along Everett's industrial waterfront. Watch the Port of Everett operate, relax on the beach, watch for trains, and enjoy bird watching from the end of the trail.

Horseshoe Ridge

Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region

Length: 18.1 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 3,300 feet
Highest Point: 3,460 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.60

(5 votes)

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South of Mt. St. Helens near Amboy, the Horseshoe Ridge Trail (#140) is an aptly named 7.3 mile trek off of well-traveled Siouxon Creek. Once easily accessed a mile from West Creek, attempts from the relocated main trailhead entail an 18.1 mile round trip.

Kalama Horse Camp to Kalama Falls

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens

Length: 8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 870 feet
Highest Point: 2,000 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Old growth
Rivers
Waterfalls
Wildlife

There are two routes to Kalama Falls; the longer route starts from the Kalama Horse Camp and takes hikers through the forest.

Songbird Peak

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Trail closed: The route to Songbird Peak is illegally built. Please refrain from use.

The route to Songbird Peak is not an official trail and leads into the watershed. Please refrain from use.

Hall Creek

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Rating: Average rating:
2.00

(4 votes)

Trail closed: The route for Hall Creek is illegally built. Please refrain from use.

Hall Creek is not an official Forest Service trail. The route is not maintained and may lead into the adjacent watershed. Hikers are asked to refrain from use.

Greenway Mountain

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Trail closed: The trail used to access Greenway Mountain is illegally built. Please refrain from use.

The route to Greenway Mountain is not an official trail. Hikers are requested to refrain from use.

Boyd Creek Interpretive Trail

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 0.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 0 feet
Highest Point: 906 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Rivers

The road to this trailhead (NF 37) is washed out just a few hundred feet before the trailhead.

The boardwalk on the trail is broken and impassable.

This less-than-a-mile boardwalk hike is a lovely way to get outside and enjoy a little forest time in a cathedral of trees.

Skyline

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Length: 45.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 4,900 feet
Highest Point: 5,700 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(4 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Lakes
Mountain views
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The temporary bridge on North Shore Road has been removed for winter. The Graves Creek and North Fork trailheads are currently inaccessible due to both North Shore and South Shore roads being closed.

This primitive trail spans over 20 miles through Montane and subalpine ecosystems. From the Low Divide Ranger Station to the Three Lakes campsite, the Skyline trail will take you on a steep journey past lakes and to the top of Kimta Peak.

French Creek

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area

Length: 14.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 3,200 feet
Highest Point: 6,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
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The bridge over French Creek 1.5 miles up Icicle Creek Trail is broken and unsafe to cross. There is no way to ford the creek during high water.

One of many trails in this area that create tons of fun loop options, the French Creek Trail is 14.4 miles long, and gains 3200 feet of elevation along its length. Due to diminishing funding, the trail is very brushy in sections, making it difficult to navigate. Hiking it end-to-end makes for a fun traverse through the heart of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, and over county lines!

Irely Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Length: 2.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 145 feet
Highest Point: 615 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Lakes
Mountain views
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows

The temporary bridge on North Shore Road has been removed for winter. The Graves Creek and North Fork trailheads are currently inaccessible due to both North Shore and South Shore roads being closed.

A temperate rainforest saunter up from the Quinault River valley floor to a fauna rich lake within the Olympic National Park

Hex Mountain

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway

Length: 7.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,900 feet
Highest Point: 5,034 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.67

(15 votes)

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The winter access of Hex Mountain via NF-116 is closed to the public.

Hex Mountain is now located partially on private property please and is inaccessible to vehicles.

South Creek

North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth

Rating: Average rating:
2.67

(3 votes)

Trail closed: Private property starts approx. 2.5 miles in and there are no public routes to detour. Please do not hike.

The trail is closed approximately 2.5 miles up, as it crosses through a gated private property boundary. There is currently no public access. Please do not hike.