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4205 Hikes

Goat Falls

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410

Length: 1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 230 feet
Highest Point: 3,060 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.33

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Good for kids
Rivers
Waterfalls

This is a short hike through a lush forest canyon with Goat Creek cascading gently beside you all the way.

Ames Lake Forest

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Length: 5.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 150 feet
Highest Point: 650 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(1 vote)

Lakes
Rivers
Wildlife

With many miles of trails that are being improved by King County Parks, Ames Lake Forest is a good option for anyone looking to get away from crowds at Tolt-MacDonald. Keep in mind that this is a watershed though, and be certain to keep Leave No Trace principles in mind in this sensitive area.

Preston Railroad Grade

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Length: 3.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 1,000 feet
Highest Point: 2,500 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.43

(7 votes)

A switchbacking railroad grade that gradually climbs through the forest of east side of Tiger Mountain. Expect mountain bikes for company.

Ptarmigan Ridge

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 9.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,800 feet
Highest Point: 6,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.52

(44 votes)

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

The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Rarely can hikers approach a climbers’ realm so easily, with minimal elevation gain, and enjoy beautiful views all along the way.

Mount Shuksan

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Highest Point: 9,127 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(3 votes)

Summits

The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Mount Ann

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 10.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 4,000 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Summits

The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

A scramble up a mountain near Lake Ann. Climbing experience and equipment required.

Lake Ann (Mount Baker Highway)

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 8.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,150 feet
Highest Point: 4,900 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.39

(41 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Lakes
Mountain views
Wildflowers/Meadows

The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Enjoy up-close, breathtaking views of Mount Shuksan’s west face, along with views of Fisher Chimney, the upper and lower Curtis Glacier, as well as Mount Baker from the trail to Lake Ann. The lake in a rocky basin, in the midst of this spectacular scenery. On some days you can hear ice echoing through the valley as it crashes down the face of Mount Shuksan. This is a late season hike, as snow can linger here into August.

Heather Meadows

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Rating: Average rating:
3.33

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Old growth
Ridges/passes

The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Heather Meadows is an area of Mount Baker with a variety of trails to explore with gorgeous views.

Fire and Ice Trail

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 0.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 4,400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.88

(8 votes)

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

The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

The Fire and Ice trail is the Mount Baker area's premiere interpretive trail, telling the story of how glaciers and volcanoes shaped this impressive place.

Chain Lakes Loop

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 6.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,820 feet
Highest Point: 5,400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.55

(60 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

This gorgeous loop hike has it all: big views of Mounts Baker and Shuksan, as well as the North Cascades, alpine lakes for swimming, and well-maintained trail winding through meadows and heather. And with wildflowers in spring, blueberry bushes for trail-side snacking in late summer and blazing color in the fall, you can't pick a bad season to visit.

Bagley Lakes

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 150 feet
Highest Point: 4,300 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(25 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Wildflowers/Meadows

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Bring the family for this easy hike at Heather Meadows. Two sparkling alpine lakes, an abundance of wildflowers, an impressive mountainous backdrop and a year-round snowfield make this a hike that will please everybody. What's more, this trail gets a fraction of the foot traffic that the trails at Artist Point get in late summer.

Artist Ridge - Huntoon Point

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 1.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 5,150 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.20

(20 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Wildflowers/Meadows

The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

This spectacular, short trail gets lots of love during its short hiking season. Accessible for less than three months each year, hordes of hikers and tourists take to it as the snow finally begins to melt.

Artist Point Snowshoe

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,000 feet
Highest Point: 5,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.53

(30 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Ridges/passes

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Artist Point is the top competitor for best viewpoint in the state. The beautifully shaped Mount Shuksan is the star of the area, with a gorgeous summit pyramid and several impressive glaciers. This relatively easy snowshoe is an excellent winter destination with a virtual guarantee of good snow coverage.

Wild Goose

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 1.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet
Highest Point: 5,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.25

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Lakes
Mountain views

The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Hike from the Artist Point parking area to the Heather Meadows Visitor Center and back. With 1,100 feet of elevation gain, you'll have a great thigh workout. Combine Wild Goose with many of the other short trails in the area to make a full day of exploration, or use the Wild Goose trail to access Swift Creek or Lake Ann.

Table Mountain

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 2.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 725 feet
Highest Point: 5,700 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.50

(20 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Mountain views

The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Table Mountain trail offers a variety of nice views, and opportunities to get away from the parking lot crowds at Artist Point. But heed the cautions before you set out.

Picture Lake

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 0.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 45 feet
Highest Point: 4,157 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.20

(10 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Wildflowers/Meadows

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Follow a short, ADA-accessible path around Picture Lake, home to one of the most photographed vistas in America. Featuring a backdrop of craggy Mount Shuksan and a foreground of wilflowers ringing a sparkling lake in summer, Picture Lake is pretty as, well, a picture.

Nooksack Cirque

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 9.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 640 feet
Highest Point: 2,840 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.60

(10 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Old growth

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

This unique, low-elevation hike follows the North Fork Nooksack River to spectacular scenery near the base of Mount Shuksan. This is a great late summer or early fall hike when Ruth Creek is low enough to ford. Keep in mind the limited maintenance this trail sees -- you may be in for a brushbash.

Copper Ridge Loop

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 34.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 8,600 feet
Highest Point: 6,260 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.47

(15 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Lakes
Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Rivers
Summits
Wildlife

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Experience the variety offered by the North Cascades: high mountain ridges with spectacular views, a remote river valley, and even a self-propelled cable car river crossing. Popular side trips include Hannegan Peak and Whatcom Pass.

Chilliwack River

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 17.3 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 2,365 feet
Highest Point: 4,440 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.25

(4 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Ridges/passes
Rivers
Wildlife

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

The Chilliwack River Trail is an important part of the Copper Ridge Loop and is also part of the traverse between Hannegan Pass and Ross Lake via a connection with the Little Beaver Trail.

Bagley Lakes Snowshoe

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 5.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,152 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.50

(2 votes)

Mountain views
Ridges/passes

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

In winter, the Bagley Lakes Loop and Chain Lakes trail creates an intermediate snowshoeing opportunity near the schussing skiers in the Mount Baker Ski Area.

White Salmon Road Snowshoe

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 485 feet
Highest Point: 3,500 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(5 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Old growth
Wildlife

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Snowshoe or cross-country ski on this road just below the Mount Baker Ski Area.

Salmon Ridge Snowshoe

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 5.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 300 feet
Highest Point: 2,400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildlife

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

With gentle terrain, easy river access and views of snow-laden peaks, this narrow river valley is an inviting snowshoe destination, especially for beginners.

Huckleberry Snowshoe Route

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

A long, meandering snowshoe route just off the Mount Baker Highway.

Granite Mountain (Mount Baker)

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Mountain views
Summits

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

A summit scramble near Hannegan Pass in the North Cascades. Route finding experience required.

Goat Mountain

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 8.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 3,100 feet
Highest Point: 5,600 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.13

(23 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Old growth
Ridges/passes
Summits
Wildflowers/Meadows

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

From the top, you’ll marvel at vistas of icy peaks including Mounts Baker, Shuksan and Sefrit. Big alpine meadows with plenty of huckleberries in the fall!

Copper Ridge

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 13.9 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 1,800 feet
Highest Point: 6,260 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(9 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Lakes
Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

The Copper Ridge Trail forms part of the popular and iconic Copper Ridge Loop. The trail climbs to a ridge with stunning views before dropping down to the Chilliwack River Valley.

Welcome Pass

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 4.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,800 feet
Highest Point: 5,200 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.62

(16 votes)

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

SR 542 will be closed east of Glacier at O'Keefe Creek through Feb 6 (Friday) afternoon for emergency culvert and roadway repairs.

Providing access to the gorgeous views along the High Divide, Welcome Pass is a nice option for those looking for a workout. Count the 66 switchbacks from the trailhead to the pass at 5,200 feet.

Little Mashel Falls - Bud Blancher Trail

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise

Length: 4.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 500 feet
Highest Point: 1,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.74

(19 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Old growth
Rivers
Waterfalls
Wildlife

Three waterfalls, multiple viewing areas, and two different trailheads provide great choices for an excursion to Little Mashel Falls. The tallest waterfall plunges over 90 feet.

Little Mashel Falls - Pack Forest

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise

Length: 5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 500 feet
Highest Point: 1,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.95

(37 votes)

Good for kids
Old growth
Rivers
Waterfalls
Wildlife

Three waterfalls, multiple viewing areas, and two different trailheads provide great choices for an excursion to Little Mashel Falls. The tallest waterfall plunges over 90 feet.

Goldendale Observatory State Park

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA

Length: 0.1 miles, roundtrip
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Good for kids
Mountain views
Summits

This unique state park houses one of the largest public observatories in the nation. Visitors can peer through the lens of this telescope to view solar shows and magical glimpses of the night sky.