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
4204 HikesRoosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,600 feet
Visit a majestic old-growth grove in eastern Washington! Just 14 miles north of Nordman, Idaho, is the Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars, boasting some trees that are almost 3000 years old.
Riverside Canyon Overlook
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,270 feet
A short, easy trail leads to a dramatic view of the Pend Oreille River Canyon near the Canadian border.
Peewee Falls Overlook and Boundary Dam Overlook
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 0.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,532 feet
A short trail leads to a spectacular view across the Pend Oreille River Canyon, where Peewee Falls plunges 233 feet into the Boundary Lake Reservoir. A nearby viewpoint overlooks Boundary Dam.
Manresa Grotto
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
The sign outside the Manresa Grotto states simply: "A beautiful grotto exists." And it's true! It does exist, and while it's beautiful in its own way, it can be a little eerie when one visits alone on a rainy day.
Summer Blossom
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
A hike which starts in high alpine forests of pines and larches, opening up to beautiful mountain vistas in the Chelan Sawtooth range.
Uno Peak
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 5.85 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,007 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,119 feet
A trail north of Lake Chelan, connecting up to Safety Harbor Creek Trail and Summit Trail.
Eagle Lakes
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 12.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,350 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,110 feet
With multi-season beauty of summer flowers and golden fall larch, the Eagle Lakes naturally demonstrate why this multi-user trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail and is part of the popular Sawtooth Lakes Loop (aka Golden Lakes Loop). The more scenic Upper Eagle Lake has many campsites and provides a base for fishing, swimming, roaming, and climbing.
Union Bay Natural Area
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 53 feet
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Highest Point
- 33 feet
Seattle has many pocket parks and natural areas where native species of floral and fauna make their home. The Union Bay Natural Area is one of these wonderful little spots that offers a natural environment within easy reach of many city dwellers.
Edmonds Marsh
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 40 feet
Visit a boardwalk and short paved pathway near one of the last remaining waterfront saltwater estuaries in Washington.
Edmonds Marine Walkway
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 37 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
Start at Edmond's Marina Beach Park and head through the marina and out along the edge of the water to your choice of two beaches.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 10 feet
A beautiful city beach park at an important historic location that is wheelchair-accessible (except the beach). Great place for a picnic, sunset or exploring the beach.
Langus Riverfront Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
Just across the Snohomish River from the city of Everett sits a small park with two loop hike options on three miles of paved trail.
Fobes-Ebey Slough Dike Road Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 13 feet
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Highest Point
- 13 feet
Spend some time in the quiet countryside on a wide gravel trail just a few miles away from the city of Everett.
Spencer Island
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 6.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 15 feet
Spencer Island is part of a larger area known as the Snohomish River Estuary and is a stop on the Washington State Great Birding Trail. The mix of saltwater from Possession Sound and fresh water from the Snohomish River create a unique ecosystem, making it one of the best birding spots in Puget Sound. On this walk, you don’t want to forget your binoculars!
Riverview Wildlife Refuge
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 32 feet
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Highest Point
- 23 feet
This wildlife refuge hugging the north side of the Snohomish River is just a short drive from downtown Snohomish and provides visitors with a space to take a quiet stroll or go birdwatching.
Centennial Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 30.5 miles, one-way
A 30.5 mile long paved trail follows a historic rail line through Snohomish to Skagit county. Take a short walk, use it to connect to another trail, or undertake the whole thing in a day!
Ring Hill Forest
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
A trip to Ring Hill Forest gives visitors an opportunity to observe a working forest in action as King County implements its Forest Stewardship Plan which is focused on creating a diverse, vigorous, and healthy forest that provides habitat as well as revenue.
Osprey Park
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
This City of Sultan park is tucked away on the edge of town and provides the perfect short escape into the trees and along the Sultan River.
Al Borlin Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles of trails
Walk through deciduous forests and listen for a raucous bird population at Al Borlin Park. The trails here cross the park's 90 acres; Al Borlin Park is the largest park in Monroe.
Crescent Trail
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 500 feet
A mellow, flat forest hike between downtown Index and the North Fork Skykomish River park.
Susie's Trail
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 90 feet
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Highest Point
- 160 feet
Susie’s Trail offers a relaxing nature stroll on a wide gravel path along the Sultan River as it connects the city’s River Park with the nearby trails at multi-use Osprey Park.
Erinswood
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 600 feet
Erinswood is a barrier-free trail that meanders through a variety of ecosystems over its short length. Meditate to the sound of rushing streams as you pass through riparian, deciduous, and evergreen habitats that form the backdrop of a 0.7-mile sojourn under the shadow of Heybrook Ridge. Erinswood is still under construction and likely to be completed by the end of 2019.
Butte Camp
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,697 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,750 feet
Visit this gentle trail climbing through old lava flows, lodgepole pine trees, meadows of wildflowers and huckleberries with breathtaking views of Mount St. Helens. A creek at Lower Butte Camp offers a good opportunity for camping and plenty of day hike potential on to the Loowit Trail.
Buckhorn Mountain
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 13.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,477 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,988 feet
A tough climb on loose, small rock at a very steep grade offering views from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier and The Brothers. Route finding experience required.
Mine Road Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 650 feet
A nice afternoon hike near Darrington up an abandoned road to an old mine.
Price Sculpture Forest
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 120 feet
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Highest Point
- 273 feet
Combine local art with nature on a stroll through Price Sculpture Forest.
Oak Harbor Waterfront Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
The Oak Harbor Waterfront Trail is a route that follows the shoreline of Oak Harbor Marina.
Beauty Creek
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,350 feet
Wander up this desolate wilderness valley upon a long forgotten trail. A cascading waterfall, and a steep, gravelly trail may be your only friend. Access to this trail is via the well maintained, Robinson Creek Trail.
Robinson Creek - South
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 19.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,660 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,220 feet
The sight and roaring sound of Robinson Creek will accompany you on your forested hike up the valley, following in the footsteps of an early trapper, Billy Robinson. The low starting elevation makes this a popular late spring/early summer day-hike or overnight.
Church Creek
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 6.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,200 feet
With wildflowers at your feet, wander among old-growth giants on this off-the-beaten-path trail on the southeastern side of the Olympics.