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.
We respectfully acknowledge the lands we are visiting are the homelands of Indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest, some of whom have reserved rights on these lands. Tribes continue to rely on and share in the management of these lands today. Please tread gently and treat these places with respect.
Results List
4203 HikesHaley State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 328 feet
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Highest Point
- 362 feet
A short trail through undeveloped state park lands to a section of shoreline on the Key Peninsula.
Holder Creek
Issaquah Alps > Taylor Mountain
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Length
- 1.46 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
This trail follows salmon-spawning Holder Creek before a short climb in the northern section of Taylor Mountain.
Wallace Falls State Park
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 5.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,500 feet
An accessible hike for seasoned veterans and neophytes alike, Wallace Falls provides visitors with breathtaking views of the Wallace River and the surrounding falls on a relatively low difficulty, scenic 5.6 mile round-trip. Although well attended and often busy, the trail stands as a true showcase of the diversity and majestic beauty that the Central Cascades can offer to hikers who journey into the heart of this sublime mountain range.
Little Si
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 3.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,550 feet
The small rocky bluff known as Little Si is a moderately-graded trail located in the North Bend area. Although relatively steep inclines bookend this hike, the route is perfect for beginners as well as hiking veterans with opportunities to cut away on the Boulder Garden Loop (at 0.3 miles and 0.5 miles).
Nason Ridge Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 750 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,200 feet
A number of moderate snowshoe trails lie around the Lake Wenatchee area, but with a big, beautiful Ponderosa pine tree and views of the surrounding mountains, Nason Ridge gives you the best bang for your buck.
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
12.19.25: Access to trailhead limited following storm damage.
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.
Big Tree Botanical Area Interpretive Site
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 2.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 175 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,280 feet
The interpretive site is closed for the winter between Dec 1 and March 31.
A lovely short trail in a gorgeous setting, this hike is worth planning as a weekend trip to include camping at nearby Lost Lake.
Rhododendron Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 295 feet
The park is closed between Oct 1 and March 31 each year.
A multi-use county park with a short system of rambling trails through native rhododendron forest in central Whidbey Island.
Mount Pilchuck
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 5.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,327 feet
The road to Mount Pilchuck is closed at the Heather Lake trailhead for the winter.
Despite its intermediate difficulty, hikers flock to Mount Pilchuck for its historic restored fire lookout with grand panoramic views of Mount Baker, Mount Rainier and the Olympics.
North Fork Taneum to Fishhook Flat Trail
Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,600 feet
Walk along a noisy East Cascades creek through big woods, early or late in the season.
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park - Umatilla Rock via Monument Coulee
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
The hike involves a circumnavigation of Umatilla Rock, a narrow rock blade that passes below Dry Falls. This area lies midway along the 50-mile Grand Coulee—one of the longest and most spectacular chasms carved out by up to 100 gargantuan Ice Age floods.
Wahkeena Falls
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 2.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,055 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,674 feet
A 2.8 mile trail in the Columbia River Gorge, the Wahkeena Trail can be connected with the Larch Mountain trail and the Return Trail to create a 6 mile loop. It also connects with many other trails in the area to create many other routes longer loops or traverses.
Whitehorse Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 27.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,305 feet
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Highest Point
- 559 feet
12.26.25: The trail is closed 1.7 miles east of the Trafton trailhead due to a washout and bank erosion. There is no detour at this time.
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.
South Creek
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
Trail is closed approximately 2.5 miles in as it is private property. There are no public routes around the private property.
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.
Lake Philippa
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Trail closed: Access to Lake Philippa utilizes private property and is closed to the public. Please do not hike.
Access to Lake Philippa utilizes private property and is closed to the public. Please do not hike.
Eagle Lake Fisherman's Trail
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Trail closed: Access to this trail is on private land and is closed to the public. Please do not hike.
Access to this trail is on private property and is closed to the public. Please do not hike.
Surprise Lake
Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
Trail closed: The lake and the surrounding area are closed to public access. Please do not hike.
Surprise Lake and the surrounding land is entirely on private property and is closed to hiking.
Boulder Lake
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,960 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,980 feet
12.12.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to Suiattle River Road washout at approx. milepost 4.5.
Boulder Lake is a brilliant, azure gem set deep within a stunning cirque of metamorphic cliffs, but to reach it you will need perseverance.
Boulder Lake (Olympics)
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 28.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 8,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,300 feet
Ramble through some great stands of fir and hemlock and pull in some panoramic views to the south including the north slopes of Mount Appleton.
Klickitat Rail Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 31.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,550 feet
7.24.25: Klickitat State Park and portions of this trail are closed due to the Burdoin Fire and Brewer Road/Snyder Canyon Fire.
Hop aboard for an early-season wildflower bloom amid remote terrain and open air. At a healthy clip or a slow meander, this rail trail is fun at any speed!
Klickitat Rail Trail - Klickitat River
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 10.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 350 feet
The Klickitat Trail is a 31-mile rails-to-trails conversion managed by Columbia Hills State Park. This linear park goes from Lyle to Warwick (on the Lyle-Centerville Highway) with several access points along the way. This Hiking Guide entry describes the route between Lyle and Pitt Road.
Frog Mountain
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 7.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,166 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,852 feet
12.23.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to Beckler River Road (FR 65) being closed due to flood damage and Index-Galena Road being closed due to washout.
Built with the help of many WTA work parties, the Frog Mountain trail is the newest trail on the Skykomish Ranger District. It offers views of the Skykomish Valley from the summit and a great shoulder-season hike.
Quartz Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 8.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,500 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 and Index-Galena Road being closed due to washout.
Hike through shady forest, accompanied by the sound of Quartz Creek, little waterfalls, wildflowers and interesting things to see (and eat) on this trail.
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.
SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles of trails
SHADOW (Save Habitat And Diversity Of Wetlands) Lake Nature Preserve is a lovely, small park in Renton that is home to a 5,000 year old peat bog with a short, universally-accessible half-mile boardwalk trail that leads into the heart of the bog.
Kaleetan Lake
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 18.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,690 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,560 feet
12.26.25: The road to the trailhead (FR 9030) is closed.
Press on past Pratt Lake to reach a measure of backcountry solitude at Windy Lake or Kaleetan Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Talapus and Olallie Lakes
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 6.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,220 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,780 feet
12.26.25: The road to the trailhead (FR 9030) is closed.
With a moderate grade on a wide trail, the hike to Talapus Lake is the perfect introduction to the outdoors for hikers and beginning backpackers. Upon arrival at Talapus, break out lunch or pitch camp. Either way, you can cool off in the large lake. If you feel like pressing on, Ollalie Lake is just about a mile and a half up trail, where open campsites offer lakeside havens with calm waters and views of a beautiful lake basin.
Moss Lake Loop
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 0.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,475 feet
The Moss Lake Nature Trail is wheelchair-accessible, by design. Bring along a copy of the interpretive guide for a more informational hike.
Puyallup Loop Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 541 feet
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Highest Point
- 351 feet
A roughly 4-mile loop near the city of Puyallup, where locals and visitors can get their exercise and spend some time on trail near an urban center.
Wildside Trail-De Leo Wall
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 4.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 489 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,122 feet
12.24.25: The trail is closed until further notice due to flooding. Nearby trails remain open.
A moderate, year round loop trail in the Issaquah Alps that is popular with hikers, dog walkers and trail runners. Entering the large parking area at the Red Town trailhead (one of several in this 3,100-acre regional park) it’s hard to imagine that what is today a lush green forest was once a busy coalmine operation. Now all that remains are nearly forgotten place names, a few carefully preserved artifacts and caution signs warning of the hazards of travel off established trails.