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
4223 HikesWildwood Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 75 feet
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Highest Point
- 354 feet
This urban park has it all! In a woodsy setting here, you'll find fitness challenge trails and activities for all ages and abilities.
St. George's Trail (Trail 503)
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 7.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,200 feet
This trail starts and ends within the Little Spokane Natural Area, with a short stint near St. George's School.
Trautman Ranch Conservation Area
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
The Trautman Ranch Conservation Area sits in the middle of Riverside State Park.
Number Two Canyon Trails
Central Washington > Wenatchee
This trail is closed due to Labor Mountain Fire suppression repair work.
While mostly used by mountain bikers, the over-20-mile trail system is open to hikers and equestrians as well.
Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,000 feet
The Gold Creek area will close every April 1 – Nov 30 through 2028 for a restoration project.
The flat terrain of this wide valley east of Snoqualmie Pass is the perfect place to practice snowshoeing with kids or first-timers. This is an area popular with cross-country skiers, and you may spot beaver dams and other winter wildlife. From Mardee Lake to looming Kendall Peak before you, this is premiere terrain for winter enthusiasts.
Gold Creek Pond
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,000 feet
The Gold Creek area will close every April 1 – Nov 30 through 2028 for a restoration project.
Gold Creek Pond is an ADA-accessible paved loop hike around a picturesque mountain pond atop Snoqualmie Pass.
Cascade Pass
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,392 feet
Cascade River Road is officially closed to vehicle traffic at milepost 20 (Eldorado) for the winter.
Cascade River Road will be closed at milepost 4 (before the park boundary) on May 13-14 for road work. Expect closures.
At Cascade Pass, the wow factor far exceeds the “ow” factor – perhaps no other trail in the state delivers as much reward for the effort. From the high peaks on either side of the pass, verdant meadows curve down to a saddle that offers sweeping views of nearby valleys, glaciers, mountains, and passing wildlife. Sedately climbing a little less than 1,800 feet in 3.6 miles, it is the perfect hike to show new hikers the extraordinary places their feet can take them.
Sahale Glacier
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Cascade River Road is officially closed to vehicle traffic at milepost 20 (Eldorado) for the winter.
Cascade River Road will be closed at milepost 4 (before the park boundary) on May 13-14 for road work. Expect closures.
A popular climbing route in the North Cascades. Proper gear and expertise is required.
Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,570 feet
Cascade River Road is officially closed to vehicle traffic at milepost 20 (Eldorado) for the winter.
Cascade River Road will be closed at milepost 4 (before the park boundary) on May 13-14 for road work. Expect closures.
In Sahale Arm, the forces of nature have conspired to create an improbably gentle, gorgeous landscape. Simply put, this is one of the most beautiful hikes in all of Washington.
Federation Forest State Park
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,800 feet
5.7.26: The trail from the parking lot to the picnic area along the river is closed due to storm damage.
Green, mossy old growth trees and miles of level hiking are the main attractions at Federation Forest State Park. More than 12 miles of trails wind through the forest and hikers can put together loops to fit their hiking needs.
Sol Duc River
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 17.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,050 feet
The Sol Duc River Trail is one of Olympic National Park’s most beloved hikes. Thus it is always crowded and a backcountry camping quota is enforced. Roaring waterfalls, lush old growth, and subalpine meadows where elk bugle and bears browse for berries are just some of the many highlights.
Sol Duc Falls
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,951 feet
Marvel at old-growth trees amid a lush rain forest landscape while visiting one of Olympic National Park’s most beloved attractions: Sol Duc Falls.
High Divide - Seven Lakes Basin Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 19.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,120 feet
Stunning views, stargazing, backcountry lakes and plentiful wildlife await you on this classic 19-mile loop on the Olympic Mountains’ stunning Seven Lakes Basin and High Divide Trail.
North Fork Sol Duc River
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 18.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,900 feet
The North Fork Sol Duc River is a remote wilderness trail teeming with adventure. The trail is seldom maintained all the way to its end, and three river fords complicate the effort. The shoulder season hiker may experience solitude and wildlife, but they will also likely encounter high water, blowdown, and route-finding challenges.
Mink Lake
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 5.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,450 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,100 feet
The forest to Mink Lake is beautiful, packed full of Queen's Cup, lilies and bunchberry flowers in bloom. Depending on the season, you may see Western Coralroot orchids and Indian Pipe, or Beargrass, Anenomes and violets around the lake.
Lunch Lake
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 14.72 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,965 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,926 feet
Lunch Lake is a popular stop or overnight camping area along the Seven Lakes Basin Loop in Olympic National Park. Visitors here will need an overnight permit to stay here, attainable from Olympic National Park.
Lover's Lane Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 5.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 480 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
The Lover's Lane trail follows the Sol Duc river upstream, connecting Sol Duc campground, Sol Duc Falls and the resort.
Mink Lake to Little Divide
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 15.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,130 feet
Mink Lake and the Little Divide offer miles of delightful hiking and showcase some of what makes the Sol Duc Valley so popular. Because it lacks the stunning scenery of the High Divide, Little Divide gets a fraction of the traffic. The option to loop back to the trailhead and see Deer Lake and Sol Duc Falls makes this an especially attractive and slightly shorter alternative.
High Divide
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 9.63 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,111 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,384 feet
High Divide trail makes up a section of the Seven Lakes Basin trail and leads to the Bailey Range Traverse. While campsites exist along this route, it's important to reserve your spot in advance of your visit here.
Ancient Groves
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
This half-mile loop trail goes through old-growth forest with views of the Sol Duc River.
Cat Basin Primitive
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 5.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,500 feet
This primitive trail forms a partial loop, connecting the High Divide trail just above Heart Lake with Appleton Pass.
Bogachiel Peak
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 16.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,675 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,474 feet
Bogachiel Peak sits above the dramatic Seven Lakes Basin. While you might expect stunning views here, such is not the case. The treed peak has limited views from the top, but it's a short enough side trip, why not make a stop while you're there?
Aurora Ridge
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 16.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,610 feet
The Aurora Ridge Trail is welcome for those who love solitude, and great views of Lake Crescent, Ediz Hook, Mount Baker, Mount Olympus, and Glacier Peak can all be seen from Sourdough Peak and along the ridge.
Barclay Lake
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,423 feet
Barclay Lake offers something for almost everyone: a well-maintained trail that is accessible to beginners and children, stunning mountain views, mycology, camping, a serene alpine lake, and a staging area for challenging adventures in the 106,000-acre Wild Sky Wilderness. Keep your camera charged, as this popular pathway in the shadow of Baring Mountain offers many photo opportunities.
Skookum Flats
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 4.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 525 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,515 feet
Enjoy a gentle walk through shaded forest, often within sight and/or sound of the White River. Skookum Falls can be your destination for a 4.6-mile round trip, or use the south trailhead to choose segments of the 8.5-mile trail (one-way) to hike, bike or run. It’s all good.
North Fork Tieton to Tieton Pass
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,600 feet
This trail offers a nice wander through the woods to a low pass. While it's short on views, it offers an extended forested wander where you can creekhop to your heart's content.
Fish Creek
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 8.9 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 5,650 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,715 feet
Fish Creek connects the shore of Lake Chelan with the Chelan Summit Trail to the east.
American Ridge
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 12.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,950 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,310 feet
A steep and dusty trail to a long, beautiful ridge where the rambling is fine, often among a band of elk.
Cape Disappointment State Park - North Head Trail
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 1.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 420 feet
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Highest Point
- 200 feet
Access to Waikiki Beach and North Jetty is restricted until late spring 2026 for construction.
For years, WTA has been coming to Cape Disappointment to work on trails in this area, including this trail, which leads hikers from the iconic North Head lighthouse down to the road that accesses the camping area and beaches at the south end of the park.
Dingford Creek-Myrtle Lake
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,800 feet
Hike a rugged trail through second-growth forest and across lively creeks to a high alpine lake.