Hiking Guide
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4236 HikesPacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section H - Bridge of the Gods to White Pass
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 147.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 27,996 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,800 feet
Offering spectacular views of the three southern volcanoes in Washington, lakes, meadows and wildlife over relatively moderate terrain, Section H is the perfect starting point for the Washington portion of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Loganberry Lane at Kasch Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.9 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 24 feet
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Highest Point
- 564 feet
Within a residential neighborhood of south Everett, tucked between expansive public sport fields and a golf course, a network of trails winds through towering trees, thriving native flora and a fragile yet precious wetland ecosystem: Loganberry Lane.
Langfield Falls
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 90 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,532 feet
Take a short hike through a shady forest to a plunge pool at the base of a sweet waterfall.
Lake Ann (Rainy Pass)
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 700 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,500 feet
The trail to Lake Ann is a wonderful, short way to see the impressive glaciated valley encircled by the popular Heather - Maple Pass Loop. Lake Ann features views of ridgelines blanketed in wildflowers in summer, a lake ringed with golden larches in fall, and before the highway closes for the season, a dramatic place to experience early winter’s snows.
Erinswood
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 600 feet
Heybrook Ridge Park (including this trail) is closed due to construction on the Erinswood Trail. It is expected to reopen in July.
Erinswood is an ADA-accessible that meanders through a variety of ecosystems over its short length. Meditate to the sound of rushing streams as you pass through riparian, deciduous, and evergreen habitats that form the backdrop of a 0.7-mile sojourn under the shadow of Heybrook Ridge.
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.
Slavin Pond Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 3.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 246 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,341 feet
With more than 600 acres of rolling fields, pine-forested buttes and wetlands, the Slavin Conservation Area provides plenty of room to stretch legs all year-round.
Twin Lakes (Wenatchee)
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,850 feet
On the east side of Stevens Pass, near Lake Wenatchee, two large, calm lakes wait in a lush basin lined with pine trees, bigleaf maples, and an understory of salmonberry and blackberry. On the way in, the trail shows off gigantic western redcedars, as well as rushing mountain streams, and an impressive rocky canyon.
Snowall Cradle Lake
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 9.1 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,100 feet
6.3.26: Icicle Road (FR 7600) is closed to vehicles until further notice due to storm damage.
The valley that Snowall Creek runs through is laden with amazing meadows of wildflowers, great views of the peaks surrounding it and tons of wildlife. It's part of a loop that you
Smooth Ridge
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 9.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,540 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,529 feet
Smooth Ridge offers incredible views into the rugged heart of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness.
Silver Falls
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 1.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,050 feet
Hidden in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near the town of Entiat is a treasure of a trail with a wide graceful waterfall and panoramic views of the Entiat River Valley. Offering a chance to explore the outdoors for all abilities, it will be easy to see why it has been designated a National Recreational Trail and draws locals and travelers from all over the state.
Shetipo
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 4.7 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,284 feet
Skip the long, flat miles along the Entiat River and climb straight up to the Upper Mad River and Garland Peak trails to access hundreds of miles of backcountry travel in the heart of the Entiat.
Schalow
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 920 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,310 feet
A very remote trail in the Colville National Forest with lake views and narrow, rugged tread.
Sand Ridge
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 8.9 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,400 feet
This trail in the William O. Douglas wilderness climbs from the north side of Highway 12 through second-growth forest. It offers access to Spiral Butte and Shellrock Lake, among other lakes in this area. While it's a lovely spot to enjoy a low-key backpack, the water here can make the area swampy in the spring and early summer.
Round Mountain
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,700 feet
The hike to Round Mountain is a good one for those looking for a shorter hike than heading all the way to Alpine Lookout. The views aren't quite as good, but you'll still enjoy a good workout and a classic central Washington ridge walk.
Quartz Creek
South Cascades > Dark Divide
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,500 feet
This diverse landscape of deep forested valleys and open ridges with beautiful meadows and breathtaking views will leave you hungry for more.
Pot Peak
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 8.9 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 4,770 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,670 feet
If you are looking for heart-pumping elevation gain and solitude outside of the city of Chelan, Pot Peak is your trail. Best hiked in the early hours due to exposure, this multi-use connector near Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park rises above Lake Chelan on a climbing ridge walk with views of Stormy Mountain, the Chelan Valley and southern peaks of the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
Pomas Creek
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 5.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,985 feet
The Pomas Creek trail is a 5-mile connector trail that can be used to create a 21.5-mile lollipop loop in conjunction with the Entiat River Trail.
Peepsight
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Elevation Gain
- 7,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,300 feet
The Peepsight trail is part of the Okanogan-Wenatchee trail system in the Pasayten Wilderness.
Pear Lake
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 13.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,200 feet
6.3.26: FR 6701 is closed to vehicles until further notice due to storm damage.
An aptly-named alpine gem, Pear Lake nestles below Fortune Mountain and can be reached by combining the Top Lake Trail with a short jaunt north on the Pacific Crest Trail. It provides access and a jumping-off point for hikers, backpackers, equestrian riders and trail work parties alike headed into the backcountry of the Henry M. Jackson and Glacier Peak Wildernesses and beyond.
Pass Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,250 feet
12.23.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to Beckler River Road (FR 65) being closed due to flood damage.
Pass Creek is an easy access point to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and provides opportunities for longer loop hikes open to stock when conditions permit.
Panjab Trail
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 5.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
Wildflowers, wildlife, and great views of Eastern Washington’s wild Blue Mountains: the Panjab Loop Trail offers it all.
Painter Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 4.7 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,200 feet
This infrequently-maintained trail in the Icicle Creek area provides access to Icicle Ridge and Lake Ida, but requires the navigation skills.
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section K - Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 123.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 26,351 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,600 feet
By far the most difficult stretch of PCT in Washington, Section K puts hikers through a grueling 127-mile trek over harsh terrain and treacherous conditions. Yet those intrepid enough to attempt it are rewarded with a true wilderness experience in and among some of the country's most pristine and beautiful surroundings.
Oregon Butte
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 987 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,387 feet
The most prominent peak in the Blue mountains, the views from the trailhead are great, and just get better as hikers approach the Oregon Butte Lookout as the full expanse of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness unfolds before them in a 360 degree radius.
North Fork Skykomish River
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,000 feet
12.23.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to Beckler River Road (FR 65) being closed due to flood damage.
This hike is a tree hugger's paradise. Huge old growth Douglas firs and hemlocks soar into the sky from a lush green forest floor dotted with woodland flowers. The trail gently ascends only 700 feet in the first four miles, and the slope you hike up is laced by many clear flowing streams bridged by old puncheons.
North Fork Chiwaukum River
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 12.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,400 feet
Historically, this trail provided good access for the landscape west of the popular Enchantments area. However, a lack of trail maintenance and winter storm damage has rendered the route almost unhikeable.
East Fork Foss - Necklace Valley
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 18.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,000 feet
The Necklace Valley makes a wonderful 2-3 night backpack trip for hearty hikers, and rewards with cool alpine lakes to swim and fish in, or just camp beside. Or take a day trip along the East Fork Foss River admire the amazing second-growth tree canopy.
Naneum-Wilson
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,450 feet
The Naneum-Wilson trail features abundant wildflowers in spring as you traverse a large meadowed plateau recovering from a wildfire and studded with abundant creeks. With modest elevation gain, you will have expansive views of surrounding mountain ridges.
Mount Misery
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,401 feet
Despite the name, Mount Misery trail offers a delightful hike to the Oregon Butte Lookout, situated on a hilltop in the remote Blue Mountains.