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4216 Hikes

Jungle Creek

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
4.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,500 feet
Highest Point
4,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Jungle Creek Trail is a 4-mile long trail from FS 9701/Jungle Creek Road to Johnson Media Trail #1383. The saddle at 2.1 miles from the trailhead is the highest point of the trail at 4,500 feet in elevation. In spring there are a lot of flowers along the trail. When the weather is good, there are good views of peaks in Stuart Range at the saddle.
 
 

Johnson Creek - Medra Pass

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,250 feet
Highest Point
5,420 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.64
(11 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Snag views of Mount Stuart, the Enchantment range and much of the North Fork Teanaway Valley on this less-traveled trail in the Teanaway. Wildflowers, rivers, and a healthy workout all precede the views many seek at Medra Pass.
 
 

Iron Peak via Tooth Saddle Trail

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
9.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,050 feet
Highest Point
6,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

This alternate approach to Iron Peak begins at the Beverly Turnpike trailhead.
 
 

Iron Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
7.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,360 feet
Highest Point
6,160 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.18
(11 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Get a great workout and some incredible views on this steep, dry trail in the Teanaway.
 
 

Fourth Creek

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
3.6 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,300 feet
Highest Point
5,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Accessible from the Beverly Turnpike trail or from the Ingalls Creek trail, Fourth Creek is a hiker-only trail that connects Beverly Turnpike with the Ingalls Creek trail and allows hikers to create loops in the popular Teanaway area.
 
 

Esmeralda Peak (Esmerelda)

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Highest Point
6,362 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(4 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

A class 2 scramble up Esmerelda Peak.
 
 

Teanaway Peak/Gene's Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Highest Point
6,779 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(4 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Great views of the entire Stuart Range on this scramble via the Beverly Turnpike trail.
 
 

Palouse to Cascades Trail - Lake Keechelus

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
 
Length
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
2,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.67
(6 votes)
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
For a nice location in the Central Cascades, try this rail trail along the western shore of Lake Keechelus. This is a treat for new snowshoers, especially if it has been recently groomed. Because of its easy accessibility, it can often get crowded on nicer days.
 
 

Sahale Glacier

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(4 votes)

12.24.25: Cascade River Road is officially closed to vehicle traffic at milepost 21 (Johnson Cabin) for the winter. However there is a washout from flooding at milepost 5 that may restrict vehicle access beyond this point.

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
 
Length
12.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,000 feet
Highest Point
7,570 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.54
(80 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.24.25: Cascade River Road is officially closed to vehicle traffic at milepost 21 (Johnson Cabin) for the winter. However there is a washout from flooding at milepost 5 that may restrict vehicle access beyond this point.

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.
 
 

Cascade Pass

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 
Length
7.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,800 feet
Highest Point
5,392 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.33
(46 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildlife

12.24.25: Cascade River Road is officially closed to vehicle traffic at milepost 21 (Johnson Cabin) for the winter. However there is a washout from flooding at milepost 5 that may restrict vehicle access beyond this point.

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.
 
 

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
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.
 
 

Scorpion Mountain via Johnson Ridge

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
 
Length
8.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,500 feet
Highest Point
5,540 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.52
(31 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.23.25: Beckler Road (FR 65) is closed until further notice due to flood damage.

Scorpion Mountain offers a 360-degree view of the Central Cascades, and the huckleberries and blueberries make this a much underrated fall hike.
 
 

Evergreen Mountain Lookout

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
 
Length
2.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,425 feet
Highest Point
5,587 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.95
(22 votes)
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.23.25: Beckler Road (FR 65) is closed until further notice due to flood damage.

A short but stiff climb through an old burn, old growth forest, and alpine meadows to a restored fire lookout standing sentinel over the western flanks of the Wild Sky Wilderness.
 
 

Beckler Peak

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
 
Length
7.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,240 feet
Highest Point
5,026 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.46
(85 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Summits
  • Wildlife

12.23.25: The trail is closed until further notice due to floods.

Hike a re-built trail adjacent to the Wild Sky Wilderness. The Beckler Peak trail opened in September of 2011, and with it, the Jennifer Dunn trailhead. The trail takes you through an old-growth forest to summit views of Glacier Peak, Baring, Index, the Monte Cristo Range, and Evergreen Mountain. It's easy to get to and provides great rewards for your effort. The trail has a gentle grade, it is well built, and suitable for kids. Be sure to take water with you, because there is no reliable water along the trail.
 
 

Skookum Flats

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
4.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
525 feet
Highest Point
2,515 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.59
(29 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
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.
 
 

Mud Mountain Dam - Rim Trail

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
80 feet
Highest Point
1,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.80
(10 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Located on the White River near Mount Rainier, the Mud Mountain Dam is both a flood control dam operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a recreation facility. This gentle 2-mile trail will take you along the White River.
 
 

Palisades

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
15.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,680 feet
Highest Point
5,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.14
(22 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
This trail has it all, from beautiful forests, beautiful waterfalls, good climbing and fun descents to technical sections with views of Mount Rainier from cliffs that will inspire you.
 
 

Mud Mountain Dam – Vista Trail

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
0.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
260 feet
Highest Point
1,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
Located on the White River near Mount Rainier, the Mud Mountain Dam is both a flood control dam operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a recreation facility. The Vista Trail is short but steep.
 
 

John Muir Discovery

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
0.3 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
3.33
(3 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife
Take a gentle walk next to the White River in an old-growth forest.
 
 

Doe Falls

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
7.25 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,720 feet
Highest Point
4,320 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.86
(7 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
The infrequently visited trail to Doe Falls is a good option for hikers preparing for summer hiking. Because of its lower elevation, this hike is snow-free earlier in the year than most in this area, allowing for a pleasant hike to a secluded waterfall early in the season.
 
 

Deep Creek

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
4.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
3,000 feet
Highest Point
5,850 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.33
(6 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
Start at the junction with the White River Trail 1199 and climb through old growth timber. At mile .5 find a spur trail to left with a view of the White River Valley. Come to another scenic view of Mt. Rainier and the valley at mile 3.6. The junction with Noble Knob Trail 1184 is just ahead at mile 4.
 
 

Dalles River

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
1.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
150 feet
Highest Point
2,200 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife
Dalles River is a short trail branching off of the Dalles Campground and meandering along the White River. It is known for the 9.5-foot diameter Douglas fir at the trailhead, one of the largest trees in the Snoqualmie Ranger District.
 
 

Dalles Ridge Snowshoe

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,800 feet
Highest Point
4,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(2 votes)
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
You'll enjoy relative silence on this hushed snowshoe along a Forest Service road near Mount Rainier. As you hike, look closely for elk signs, then look up to see gorgeous views of Sun Top and The Mountain standing in all her glory (that is, if she isn't hiding behind clouds).
 
 

Dalles Ridge

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
1.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
5,700 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(6 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
Dalles Ridge is the primary way that hikers access the popular Noble Knob Trail and Ranger Creek. It provides hikers with a beautiful ridge walk after a steady climb from the trailhead.
 
 

Corral Pass Snowshoe

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
11.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,800 feet
Highest Point
5,700 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
This is a snowshoe hike that follows Corral Pass Road, starting at the intersection with highway 410.
 
 

Buck Creek

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
1.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
170 feet
Highest Point
2,575 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
Only fragments remain of the Buck Creek trail. But it’s easy enough to combine it with other trails to make a short and easy hike to a seldom-visited wooded shore of the White River.
 
 

Mather Memorial Highway Snowshoe

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,100 feet
Highest Point
3,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(2 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife
The White River Snowshoe follows the Mather Memorial Highway (SR 410) through a snowy river valley in Mount Rainier National Park. What is a bustling highway in summer becomes a quiet snowshoe ramble in the winter.
 
 

Sun Top Snowshoe

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
10.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,055 feet
Highest Point
5,240 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(4 votes)
  • Summits

There is significant avalanche danger on the road/trail in places. Read the hike description for the safest route to the lookout.

This snowshoe route follows a forest road, with a brief stint on the forested summer trail near the top, to a lookout building near Mount Rainier.
 
 

Five Mile Lake Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
 
Length
0.75 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
0 feet
Highest Point
400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
A short loop stroll along a small lake bordered by a small forest and many park amenities.