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4176 Hikes

Sehome Arboretum

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Length: 6.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 325 feet
Highest Point: 620 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(7 votes)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

A lush, green refuge with 6 miles of trails is the backyard playground for Western Washington University and Fairhaven College in Bellingham.

Etienne Creek

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,400 feet
Highest Point: 6,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Rivers

9.22.25: This trail and US 97/Blewett Pass between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) are closed due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

This trail follows the drainage to join the Falls Creek Trail. The trailhead is found behind a gated Shaser Road, making it a 4-mile road walk or bike ride to hike this four mile round-trip trail.

Magnet Creek

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway

Length: 6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,300 feet
Highest Point: 4,400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Wildflowers/Meadows

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Hike this unmaintained trail on the dry side of the Cascades. It's a scenic, wildflower wonderland, if you're willing and able to route-find your way to the ridge.

Tronsen Loop Snowshoe

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 155 feet
Highest Point: 1,332 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Mountain views
Rivers

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

This winter route is part of the ungroomed Blewett Pass Sno-Park Non-motorized Trail System, and is used for both snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Swauk Forest Discovery Trail

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 2.45 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 660 feet
Highest Point: 4,530 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.80

(15 votes)

Fall foliage
Mountain views
Old growth
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

This popular summer trail, with 25 different interpretive stops, offers a wonderful place to learn about woodland ecosystems. Just under 3 miles of trails through woods and meadows near the summit of Blewett Pass, and five log benches throughout, provide hikers with fascinating views. It also gives insight into an area recovering after a burn towards the end of the trail.

Haney Meadow Loop Snowshoe

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 7.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,060 feet
Highest Point: 5,960 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.50

(2 votes)

Mountain views
Ridges/passes

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Even though the 2012 Table Mountain Fire changed the formerly picturesque Haney Meadows area, the views above the meadows are still spectacular. This lollipop loop consists of marked ski trail, snowmobile trail (short) and cross-country in the forest, along with a 0.5-mile walk along the ridge crest with expansive views to the west.

Diamond Head Snowshoe

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 7.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,815 feet
Highest Point: 5,915 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(4 votes)

Mountain views
Wildlife

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Snowshoe up 1,800 feet to the expansive views from Diamond Head, the highpoint south of the Blewett Pass Sno-Park. The route includes a road walk, marked ski trail and cross-country climb with a great view pay-off.

Swauk Forest Discovery Trail Snowshoe

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 500 feet
Highest Point: 4,550 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.67

(3 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Summits
Wildlife

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Swauk Forest Discovery Trail is a scenic loop adventure set among a bountiful mixed forest. Located on the south side of Blewett Pass, the trailhead is both convenient and efficient, giving the hiker a 4120-foot starting point. Periodic views that look onto higher peaks are framed by cheery ponderosa and Douglas fir.

Swauk Meadows Snowshoe

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 6.7 miles, roundtrip
Rating: Average rating:
2.50

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Wildlife

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Whether you're looking for a loop or an out-and-back, Swauk Meadows offers an ideal outing just south of Blewett Pass.

Pipe Creek Loop Snowshoe

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 4.1 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 900 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Rivers
Wildlife

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Take this 4-mile trek along an old forest road, to peek-a-boo views of the Teanaway ridges and quiet forest.

Cairn Hill

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 850 feet
Highest Point: 4,745 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Summits

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Just 3 miles west of Blewett Pass, Cairn Hill is one of two popular summits in the area. Despite its relatively low elevation in comparison to the surrounding peaks of Diamond Head and the Teanaway, Cairn Hill affords hikers who venture up it beautiful panoramas of the surrounding peaks.

Old Pass Hill

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 6.5 miles, one-way
Highest Point: 4,885 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Summits

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Old Pass Hill is located between Old Blewett Pass and Blewett Pass. The route offers beautiful panoramas of the Teanaway peaks Tronsen Ridge, but even with a decent snow pack, the slide alder that grows on disused logging roads can add difficulty to a trip to the summit.

Sculpture Rock

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 0.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 3,400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Good for kids
Mountain views
Old growth

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

This short leg-stretcher winds through old-growth fir and ponderosa forests with amazing geology to entertain even the most curmudgeonly kids in your car.

Swauk Campground Snowshoe

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

The Swauk Campground turns into a winter recreation wonderland in snow, with plenty of space to explore on your snowshoes or cross-country skis.

Old Blewett Pass Highway

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 8.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,030 feet
Highest Point: 4,064 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Ridges/passes

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

This old road is managed for snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers, and it's a great way to enjoy a long, 8-mile snowshoe, or a shorter hike to views and history of the area.

Hurley Road Snowshoe

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 550 feet
Highest Point: 3,600 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

A quiet roadwalk near Blewett Pass — a good option for those looking for a wide trail with less elevation gain.

Liberty Ghost Town

Central Cascades

Length: 1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 50 feet
Highest Point: 2,682 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Liberty, originally named Meaghersville, is a living ghost town. It was the center of a Washington State gold rush in the 1870s and has the look and feel often associated with the term ghost town. There is no formal trail through Liberty, but the open landscape makes it easy to navigate. Since it begins by the roadside, it’s a perfect exploration for all ages and abilities.

Mill Gulch Trail

Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area

Length: 5.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 900 feet
Highest Point: 3,600 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

The Mill Gulch Trail is open to off-road vehicles and hikers and travels through the forest to a ridge overlooking the Teanaway.

Blue Creek

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,700 feet
Highest Point: 5,360 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.75

(8 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Old growth
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Hike steeply up a scenic and little-used trail to Red Top Lookout.

Red Top Lookout

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 1.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 350 feet
Highest Point: 5,360 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.79

(29 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Old growth
Summits
Wildflowers/Meadows

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Red Top Lookout — built in 1952, restored in 1997 — and still operational today, provides a fine bang for your hiking buck. A short, steep trail leads to the functioning fire lookout, as well as magnificent 360-degree views of the Stuart Range, Teanaway Ridge, Chelan and Entiat Mountains, Mount Rainier and even Mount Adams on a clear day.

Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 6.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,800 feet
Highest Point: 5,489 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.06

(53 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Wildflowers/Meadows

9.5.25: Trail is temporarily closed due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

In spring and early summer, enjoy abundant wildflowers and views of the Stuart Range on these multi-use trails east of the Cascades.

Roughhouse Mountain

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Highest Point: 4,760 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Roughouse Mountain is the unofficial name for this peak in southwestern Chelan County. This relatively easy-to-climb peak is great for beginners or for those looking for non-technical snowshoeing in the off-season.

Jester Mountain

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 4.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 628 feet
Highest Point: 5,508 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Summits

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Follow a bootpath along Teanaway Ridge from Iron Bear to the nearby Jester Mountain summit.

Elk Trap Springs Trail

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 1.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 750 feet
Highest Point: 5,856 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

A short, rugged trail through meadows and a burn area that leads to great views of the Wenatchee mountains. This is a great option to see some fall color near Blewett Pass and create a loop link up with nearby other trails.

Stephenson Canyon

Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula

Length: 0.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 113 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids

Stephenson Canyon Loop is a great trail for a quick dip into nature in an urban landscape — complete with a forested canyon, a small creek and a seasonal waterfall.

Table Mountain

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 2.1 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 450 feet
Highest Point: 5,949 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.25

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

A short trail through a burn area that leads to Tronsen head and some beautiful larch and ponderosa forest views. This is a great option to see some fall color near Blewett Pass and create a loop link up with nearby other trails.

Tronsen Ridge

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,000 feet
Highest Point: 5,800 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.87

(15 votes)

Fall foliage
Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Wildflowers/Meadows

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

In a word, Tronsen Ridge is dynamic. It’s a place that evolves with each new season, showcasing the variance of Washington state as few trails can.

Tronsen Head

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 1.83 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 431 feet
Highest Point: 5,980 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(3 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Summits
Wildlife

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

An overlook accessible from the Table Mountain trail, Tronsen Head offers nice views of the surrounding valleys, excellent in the fall when the larches are turning.

Mount Lillian

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 4.1 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet
Highest Point: 6,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.50

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Fall foliage
Mountain views
Summits
Wildflowers/Meadows

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Mount Lillian makes for a great day hike in spring, with its fabulous wildflowers and miles of incredible views paired with mild elevation gains (and mostly good trail).

Old Ellensburg

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Length: 3.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 500 feet
Highest Point: 5,700 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.80

(5 votes)

Fall foliage
Wildflowers/Meadows

9.22.25: US 97/Blewett Pass is closed between milepost 149-178 (junction with SR 970 and junction with Ingalls Creek Rd south of US 2/97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange) due to the Labor Mountain Fire.

Beginning at Forest Road 9712 and ending at the Forest Boundary, the Old Ellensburg Trail comprises one-third of the three trails used to make a popular loop around Mount Lillian.