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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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4202 Hikes

Hoh River Trail to Five Mile Island

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
10.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
300 feet
Highest Point
800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.82
(34 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

A classic hike in any season, but come in winter and you’ll find that the hordes of tourists, hikers, and climbers who use this trail in the summer have dwindled to just a trickle.
 
 

Hoh River Trail to Elk Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
33.0 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
4.33
(6 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Beautiful multi-day hike that shows off the beauty of the Hoh Rainforest. Hike on relatively level ground until the last two miles, which climb to Elk Lake Campground, a good place to start a day hike to the glacier.
 
 

Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
37.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,700 feet
Highest Point
4,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.94
(16 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Hike the Hoh River to the Blue Glacier through lush rainforest. The biodiversity on this hike is seldom seen on such an accessible backpacking trip. Just be sure to check in with the ranger station before overnighting — while there are lots of campsites, it's a popular place, and you'll need to reserve in advance.
 
 

Hoh Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
28.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
6,235 feet
Highest Point
4,532 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Hoh Lake is a quiet spot in the wilderness of Olympic National Park that is accessible via a steep ascent from the Hoh River Trail or a long approach on the High Divide Trail.
 
 

Hall of Mosses

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
0.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
100 feet
Highest Point
600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.47
(30 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

A short rainforest loop from the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center in Olympic National Park.
 
 

Granite Creek Connector Trail

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
 
Length
2.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,089 feet
Highest Point
1,786 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.50
(2 votes)

12.12.25 - Trail closed until further notice due to storm damage.

The Granite Creek Connector Trail provides hikers with an alternative start to a hike along the Granite Creek Trail.
 
 

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

12.12.25 - Snoqualmie Indian Tribe recommends avoiding a visit to Snoqualmie Falls while the river is actively flooding.

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.
 
 

Lake Wenatchee State Park

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
4.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
75 feet
Highest Point
1,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.43
(7 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.11.25: Trails closed - Lake Wenatchee park and trails are completely closed due to potential flooding.

A short detour off Highway 2 east of Stevens Pass will lead you a montane masterpiece tucked in the foothills of the Central Cascades. Gentle meandering hiking trails along the 489-acre state park offer scenic views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face Mountain and the iconic Emerald Island.
 
 

Boulder Lake

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,960 feet
Highest Point
4,980 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(2 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

Boulder Lake is a brilliant, azure gem set deep within a stunning cirque of metamorphic cliffs, but to reach it you will need perseverance.
 
 

Miners Cabin

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
3.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,158 feet
Highest Point
5,592 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.00
(3 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

A connector trail that shoots off the Miner's Ridge trail, this 3.5-mile, relatively flat route connects Miner's Ridge to the Pacific Crest Trail.
 
 

Milk Creek - Suiattle River Loop

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
34.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,100 feet
Highest Point
3,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

The Milk Creek trail used to offer a gorgeous tour of the Glacier Peak wilderness via a 34.7-mile backpacking loop. Hikers followed the Milk Creek trail to the Pacific Crest Trail, then down to the Suiattle River Trail. Along the way it offered stunning close-up views of Glacier Peak, endless wildflower meadows and ample opportunities for solitude. Unfortunately, it now requires a potentially dangerous ford of the Suiattle River due to a missing bridge. Because of its inaccessibility and a lack of maintenance, expect a brushy trail with blowdowns beyond this point.
 
 

Image Lake via Miners Ridge

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
31.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,400 feet
Highest Point
6,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.11
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

Hike along a Wild and Scenic river, up a rugged ridge, and to a mirror-like iconic lake in Glacier Peak wilderness. This is a long hike, best done as a backpack, but it's absolutely worth the days you invest to explore here.
 
 

Sulphur Mountain

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,200 feet
Highest Point
6,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.40
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

This trail has a brutal elevation gain in a short time, but the views from the peak of Sulphur Mountain are worth the climb.
 
 

Milk Creek

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,100 feet
Highest Point
3,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(4 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

This hike requires a potentially dangerous ford of the Suiattle River due to a missing bridge. Because of its inaccessibility and a lack of maintenance, expect a brushy trail with blowdowns beyond this point.
 
 

Canyon Lake

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
12.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,800 feet
Highest Point
6,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.57
(7 votes)
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

A rewarding hike on an unmaintained trail takes you past peaks and across meadows to a stunning lake.
 
 

Suiattle River Trail

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
13.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
900 feet
Highest Point
2,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(7 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

The trail winds its way above the Suiattle River through old-growth forest and some mature forest recovering from an old burn from the 1920’s. The vegetation in the upper Suiattle watershed includes a wonderful mixture of west-of-the-crest/east-of-the-crest species.
 
 

Downey Creek

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
13.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,280 feet
Highest Point
2,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Old growth
  • Rivers

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

This trail provides access to Bachelor Creek Trail, Bachelor Meadows, Cub Lake and the Dome Peak area.
 
 

Sulphur Creek

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
3.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
900 feet
Highest Point
2,250 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.57
(7 votes)
  • Old growth
  • Rivers

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

Not the easiest hike, but the reward is a hot springs if you are persistent.
 
 

Green Mountain

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
8.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,300 feet
Highest Point
6,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.44
(39 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

In a state with so many places offering a day's walk to big, peaky views, Green Mountain still makes the short-list of Washington's all-time finest hikes. From woods to meadows to panoramic views and even a historic lookout, it just doesn't get much better than this.
 
 

Upper Suiattle River

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
16.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
2,320 feet
Highest Point
4,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Old growth
  • Rivers

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

This is a remote and rugged trail that has not been maintained for decades. From the Upper Suiattle River Trail, this route fords the Suiattle River to eventually arrive at Buck Creek Pass.
 
 

Huckleberry Mountain

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
14.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,900 feet
Highest Point
5,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.82
(11 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

12.12.25 - Trailhead inaccessible. The Suiattle River Road has washed out at approximate 4.5 miles.

The trail up Huckleberry Mountain is a grind, but as with so many other hikes to high places on the Suiattle River Road, your efforts will be rewarded with spectacular views.
 
 

River Meadows Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
 
Rating
Average rating:
3.75
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.12.25 - River Meadows Park is closed until flooding has subsided and damage can be assessed.

River Meadows Park is a great place for a nice hike that isn't too far out of town, just about 15 minutes outside of Arlington.
 
 

Lord Hill Regional Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
 
Length
6.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,000 feet
Highest Point
633 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.46
(28 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25 - Many of the trails and trailheads at Lord Hill Regional Park remain underwater and are closed until flooding has subsided and damage can be assessed.

Lord Hill Park is a wonderful wild park and an excellent place to hike, covering about 1,463 acres of wetland and forest. Hikers can roam all day on the network of trails leading through the forest, down to the Snohomish River and up to views of the Cascades and Snohomish Valley.
 
 

Clayton Beach

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
 
Length
1.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
220 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.80
(5 votes)
  • Coast
  • Good for kids
Take a short trail from the Lost Lake Trailhead to Clayton Beach, where you'll find nearly a mile of shoreline to explore.
 
 

Mount Spokane State Park - Middle Trail 140

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
2.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
837 feet
Highest Point
4,921 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Trail 140 represents the only “bottom to top” trail experience for Mount Spokane’s summit, but is frequently enjoyed in smaller sections to create loops of various distances. Middle Trail 140 is located in the heart of the park, connecting between Smith Gap and Saddle Junction.
 
 

Mount Spokane State Park - Lower Trail 140

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
1.9 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,135 feet
Highest Point
4,135 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Trail 140 represents the only “bottom to top” trail experience for Mount Spokane’s summit, but is frequently enjoyed in smaller sections to create loops of various distances. Lower Trail 140 is the portion of the trail located adjacent to the park entrance, featuring some fantastic old-growth forest sections.
 
 

Mount Spokane State Park - Upper Trail 140

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
2.2 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
967 feet
Highest Point
5,846 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(2 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Trail 140 represents the only “bottom to top” trail experience for Mount Spokane’s summit, but is frequently enjoyed in smaller sections to create loops of various distances. Upper Trail 140 in its entirety is only accessible for part of the year since its upper reaches cross into the alpine ski concession, but this is the only summer multi-use trail that leads to the top of the park’s namesake peak.
 
 

Dupont Loop

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
 
Length
2.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
79 feet
Highest Point
243 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.33
(3 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife
Spend some time away from the sounds of the city without even needing to leave it on this nature loop.
 
 

Lake Sylvia State Park

Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
 
Length
5.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
30 feet
Highest Point
170 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.89
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Wildlife

12.11.25: The park is closed until further notice due to impacts from heavy rain.

Just a mile outside the tiny town of Montesano is a quiet, calm lake, fishing, swimming, camping and five miles of hiking trails. Stop by Lake Sylvia State Park for a day or a whole weekend of fun.
 
 

Lake Sylvia State Park - Brownie Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
 
Length
2.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
630 feet
Highest Point
460 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Lakes

12.11.25: Lake Sylvia State Park is closed until further notice due to impacts from heavy rain.

Take a day trip or camp at Lake Sylvia State Park to hike the Brownie Trail, one of 22(!) named multi-use trails in the Montesano City Forest.