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 HikesCape Flattery
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 250 feet
The furthest northwest tip of the contiguous United State, Cape Flattery provides a dramatic backdrop to a surprisingly accessible hike. It's managed by the Makah Tribe, who provide permits for parking here in Neah Bay. As you drive through on the way to the trailhead, be sure to purchase yours -- they're good for the year, and you can also use it for Shi Shi Beach.
Snow Mountain Ranch and Cowiche Mountain
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 14.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 1,140 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,970 feet
For a flat riparian ramble or a great workout to a scenic summit, Snow Mountain Ranch is a walking wonderland just outside of Yakima.
Lila Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,400 feet
Lila Lake is a beautiful lake surrounded by parkland and jagged mountains. While it can be done as a day hike, it is better enjoyed as an overnight destination. Nearby Alta Mountain and Rampart Lakes make excellent side trips.
Old Sauk River Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 800 feet
Take a hike within sight and sound of the wild Sauk River--part of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River System established to maintain the free flowing nature of Washington's rivers. You'll wander through a forest of moss-covered maple, cedar and fir, listening for wildlife and the sound of the river.
Che-che-op-tin Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 25 feet
Hike around a paved trail in a former cattle ranch at the base of the core of an ancient volcano.
Beacon Rock State Park - Hadley Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 175 feet
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Highest Point
- 750 feet
Here's an ADA-accessible forested trail just over half a mile long in Beacon Rock State Park that takes you to a lookout point for Bonneville Dam and the Columbia Gorge. It can also connect you with the Hamilton Mountain Trail from the Beacon Rock Campground.
Beacon Rock State Park - Little Beacon Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 108 feet
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Highest Point
- 683 feet
Little Beacon Trail is a short spur trail off the Hadley Trail in Beacon Rock State Park over moss covered talus to the base of Little Beacon Rock and a view of Beacon Rock.
Crawford State Park - Gardner Cave
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,700 feet
The park is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in mid-May 2026.
Descend 90 feet beneath the surface on a guided tour of the third-longest limestone cave in Washington.
Deer Creek Falls to Owyhigh Lakes
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,400 feet
Access the Owyhigh Lakes Trail via Deer Creek Falls on this slightly longer hike than the one from the Sunrise Road. This trailhead is marked on the right of southbound Highway 123, across the street from the parking area. Quickly cross the road (watch for traffic, it’s a busy road on a blind corner) to the marker and you will finally see the trailhead, which is mostly invisible from the road due to brush and low hanging tree branches.
Emerald Lake via Trout Lake Trailhead
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 6.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,430 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,740 feet
Exploring a verdant canyon on the east side of the Kettle Range, Hoodoo Trail makes a great early-season conditioning hike or introduction to overnighting. The hike up Hoodoo Canyon from Trout Lake to Emerald Lake is a classic, low-elevation Inland Northwest hike through one of the largest remaining low-elevation roadless areas in the Kettle Range.
Emerald Lake via Deadman Trailhead
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 300 feet
Approach a calm, quiet lake on a rugged canyon trail, where wildflowers bloom in spring, and you can rest lakeside in the heat of the summer.
Bertha May and Granite Lakes
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,400 feet
Visit several charming lakes just south of Mount Rainier National Park using a pleasant little trail. Granite Lake is a beautiful place for a dip, while Bertha May and Cora Lake offer good fishing.
Lodge Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 3.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 950 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,500 feet
Snoqualmie Pass grows ever more developed each year. Condos go up left and right, the ski area plans new ski lifts (or replacements for existing chairs), and hotels pop up east and west. But even with the development, these are still mountains and there is still stunning mountain scenery to enjoy, even on the fringes of the developed areas. Lodge Lake stands as proof.
Thunder Mountain Lakes
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
This area is incredibly sensitive. Pack out all human waste.
Jackson Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.2 miles of trails
This gentle 2.2 mile trail winds its way through the native shrubs and old growth conifers that surround the Jackson Park Golf Course. Only a short section of the mostly flat gravel trail is wheelchair accessible, and there are two short, steep climbs along the way.
Glacier Vista - Panorama Point
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,700 feet
Paradise is one of the most gorgeous (and, as a result, popular) parts of Washington. This short but steep trail offers tourists and locals alike one of the most stunning views for the fewest miles in Washington state, but that doesn't mean you won't sweat! Be prepared to climb more than 1,000 feet in less than a mile at the outset of this trail.
Oak Tree Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.63 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 75 feet
Visit a rare remnant of Garry Oak Prairie in the state at this small but mighty park in Tacoma.
Spirit Falls
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
Trail closed: This trail is on private property and the landowners have closed access to hikers. Please do not hike.
This hike is on private property; please do not use this trail.
Badger Mountain - Canyon Trail
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 3.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,195 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,579 feet
This mountain just outside the town of Richland is nice place for locals and visitors to recreate, with several trails for hiking, biking and equestrian. Views extend in every direction and include mountains as well as agricultural fields.
Kaleetan Peak
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,224 feet
A peak near Melakwa Lake on the north side of I-90. Climbing experience and route finding necessary to gain the summit.
West Lake Mills
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 11.04 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,016 feet
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Highest Point
- 686 feet
Formerly a trail that bordered Lake Mills, the West Lake Mills trail winds through the second-growth forest along the now free-flowing Elwha River.
Stephenson Canyon
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 113 feet
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.
Boulder Cave
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,700 feet
Boulder Cave is closed for the winter. It will reopen again in mid-May of 2026.
Boulder Cave formed millions of years ago from volcanic activity. Today, the cave is home to a dwindling population of Pacific western big-eared bats.
Big Creek Falls
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 9.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,824 feet
Take a leisurely hike on an old logging road to a beautiful waterfall.
Pioneer Park - Mercer Island
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 300 feet
This Mercer Island park offers a dense network of forest trails with tall trees and a lot of moss, ferns and some seasonal wildflowers. All the trails are open to hikers and bicyclists; some also are designated for use by equestrians.
Echo Ridge
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 15.0 miles of trails
Designed for cross-country skiing, Echo Ridge also offers routes for mountain biking, family hiking, and horse use. Recreation enthusiasts are greeted with a variety of loop trails with spectacular views of Lake Chelan, the Enchantments, Pyramid Peak and Okanogan Highlands.
Kalama Horse Camp to Kalama Falls
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 870 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
The trail is closed until further notice due to damage from the Kalama Fire.
There are two routes to Kalama Falls; the longer route starts from the Kalama Horse Camp and takes hikers through the forest.
Mount Pilchuck - Winter
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,000 feet
A popular summer destination, Pilchuck requires more experience with routefinding and snow gear in the winter. Be sure to have both should you venture here when snow or ice are present.
Port Gamble Forest - Ewok Trail Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 377 feet
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Highest Point
- 433 feet
A moderate loop trail takes you through ferns and Douglas firs.
Copper Pass via Copper Creek
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 9.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,710 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,720 feet
Start with a pleasant walk along Bridge & Slate Creeks and then earn your way to the high country with a climb up to the miles of sloping meadows, flowered in July. Finish with a steep climb through the heather to larch fringed Copper Pass with its views to the east/west with scrambles to the north/south.