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.
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Results List
4203 HikesTable Mountain
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 2.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 450 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,949 feet
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.
Roughhouse Mountain
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Highest Point
- 4,760 feet
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.
Pipe Creek Loop Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 4.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
Take this 4-mile trek along an old forest road, to peek-a-boo views of the Teanaway ridges and quiet forest.
Old Pass Hill
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 6.5 miles, one-way
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Highest Point
- 4,885 feet
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.
Old Blewett Pass Highway
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 8.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,030 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,064 feet
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.
Jester Mountain
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 4.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 628 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,508 feet
Follow a bootpath along Teanaway Ridge from Iron Bear to the nearby Jester Mountain summit.
Hurley Road Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 550 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,600 feet
A quiet roadwalk near Blewett Pass — a good option for those looking for a wide trail with less elevation gain.
Cairn Hill
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 850 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,745 feet
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.
Blue Creek
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,360 feet
Hike steeply up a scenic and little-used trail to Red Top Lookout.
Swauk Meadows Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 6.7 miles, roundtrip
Whether you're looking for a loop or an out-and-back, Swauk Meadows offers an ideal outing just south of Blewett Pass.
Swauk Campground Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
The Swauk Campground turns into a winter recreation wonderland in snow, with plenty of space to explore on your snowshoes or cross-country skis.
Sakai Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 280 feet
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Highest Point
- 200 feet
A forest walk near the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal featuring forest, a pond and one of the new trolls.
Elowah and Upper McCord Creek Falls
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 3.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 620 feet
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Highest Point
- 660 feet
10.6.25: The trail to Elowah Falls is temporarily closed due to a landslide.
This hike is actual a twofer, forking to two paths each leading to a waterfall – go up to Upper McCord Creek’s twin waterfalls, or down to the towering Elowah Falls. Each waterfall has its own character and it is worth visiting both of them.
Rock Mountain via Rock Lake
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,050 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,852 feet
There may be an easier way to reach the summit of Rock Mountain but if you are looking to earn your ascent in a shorter amount of time, the Rock Lake trail approach offers you alpine meadows and stunning views of peaks within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest via this lesser-traveled but steeper route right off Highway near Stevens Pass.
Mount Baldy
Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,107 feet
Mount Baldy is a summit with excellent views along the I-90 corridor near Easton. The trailhead is little more than an hour from Seattle.
Llandover Woods Greenspace
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 60 feet
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Highest Point
- 170 feet
A short trail that loops through a forested gully in North Seattle.
Multnomah Falls
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 611 feet
The east Multnomah Falls viaduct on the Historic Columbia River Highway (US 30) will be closed to all traffic through spring 2026. The closure will be from just east of Multnomah Creek to the Oneonta trailhead parking lot. Access to Multnomah Falls via the I-84 parking lot at exit 31 will remain open but parking is limited. Consider using public transit to reach the trailhead (see Getting There below for more details).
Multnomah Falls is one of the most beautiful (and popular) in the Columbia River Gorge. And that's saying something, since the Oregon side of the Gorge flows with more than 70 cascades of varying heights. Of course, all that flowing water has made it famous, and its proximity to Portland and Vancouver mean Multnomah is one of the most crowded of these waterfalls as well.
Old Kettle Falls Trail
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,300 feet
With an interesting history, this path wanders through the old Kettle Falls townsite and makes a good choice for a late fall or winter walk.
Pack Forest - Trail of the Giants
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 868 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,709 feet
Walk through shady woods, across sunny slopes and into an old-growth forest on this pleasant loop hike.
Del Campo Peak
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,610 feet
A scramble to Del Campo Peak from Gothic Basin. Class 3 or 4. Technical expertise required.
Gunn Peak
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 7.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,240 feet
This area is incredibly sensitive. Pack out all human waste.
This is a climbing route (not a hiking trail) and should only be attempted by experienced climbers. Note that this area is incredibly sensitive; pack out all garbage and human waste.
Arch Rock
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,900 feet
Arch Rock is not an arch, but a rocky point on the ridge to the west of Arch Rock Spring in the Norse Peak Wilderness Area. The trip to the rock involves a 5.4-mile hike mainly on the Pacific Crest Trail along a forested ridge to Arch Rock Spring, followed by a 0.6-mile boot trail to Arch Rock. From the top, the expansive views of the South Cascades are dominated by Mount Rainier, 20 miles to the southwest.
Libby Lake
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 10.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,210 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,640 feet
This strenuous hike passes through varied climate zones of the Sawtooth Range, ending at stark Libby Lake, tucked into a talus bowl with a larch-fringed outlet. Enjoy the view, soak your feet, catch some fish, or — for those so inclined — backtrack to the cabin and scramble up Hoodoo Peak.
Pack Forest - Hugo Peak
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 880 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,790 feet
Head for Pack Forest and Hugo Peak when you want some exercise but don't have a full day to commit as it is only 10 minutes from Eatonville. The trail is well maintained and there is a hiking register at the top. It's also a great hike for kids when they're ready to stretch their legs.
Trail of the Shadows
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,770 feet
A short loop trail appropriate for all ages and abilities, this little walk provides an opportunity for anyone to appreciate the history of Longmire while immersing themselves in nature. It can also act as a mellow warm-up for the steep Rampart Ridge Trail.
Crystal Lake
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 350 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,500 feet
A relatively easy hike to a tranquil mountain lake.
Lions Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 3 feet
Lions Park is an urban park with a walking loop alongside the Port Washington Narrows.
Sauk Mountain
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 4.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,500 feet
A popular trail with great views of the Sauk and Skagit river valleys, Cascade mountain peaks, and on a good clear day, the Olympics and San Juan Islands. There will also be plenty of wildflowers to please photographers and hiking plant nerds alike.
Mount St. Helens - Monitor Ridge
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,365 feet
Permits are required to summit Mount St. Helens. Find details about acquiring them in the hike description.
The rim is extremely unstable. Please stay well back from the edge.
Mount St. Helens is a peak that should be on every life list. And because it is an active volcano, it is best not to put it off for too long. Climbing to the crater rim is an opportunity to see not only amazing views in every direction, but to see geology raw, unformed and in its making.
Sauer's Mountain
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,116 feet
This trail closes for the winter season between Oct 1 and March 21.
This trail is on private property, and is made accessible thanks to the property owner who built it. There is only room for about 10 cars at the trailhead, so if there are more than that when you arrive, please head elsewhere, since parking beyond the signs is not allowed.