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
4205 HikesMcDonald Mountain
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,750 feet
A local favorite, McDonald Mountain offers great views from the summit and a good workout on the way there. But it borders the Green River Watershed, so please stay on trail to avoid accidentally entering the watershed, which is closed to the public.
Tunnel Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 1.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,400 feet
Hike a steep trail to some high alpine lakes south of Highway 2.
Lily Lake Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 5.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,360 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,025 feet
This strenuous uphill climb leads to big-payout views of the San Juans from Oyster Dome before visiting tranquil Lily Lake.
One-View Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 1.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 604 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,299 feet
Connect the Poo Poo Point Trail with the Tiger Mountain Trail on this hike on the west side of Tiger Mountain.
West Tiger Railroad Grade
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 8.7 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
Hike a loop route that features an historic old railroad grade that traverses a very green forest with mossy sections and several small streams. Enjoy many wildflowers in season.
Odessa Craters
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 135 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,783 feet
This short loop encompasses a host of different craters, all formed during 15,000 year old floods. Native vegetation, interesting scenery and plenty of benches make this trail a great opportunity to embrace Washington's natural history with the whole family.
Champion Beach
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 0.4 miles, (type not yet set)
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 850 feet
It's a very short walk from the trailhead to Champion Beach. Along the way, you'll cross a couple of bridges and pass through typical lush Middle Fork forest. The big attraction is the beach, though. It's a big part of the river with beautiful green water and huge rocks. There's lots of room to spread out and tons of trails that lead away from the main beach.
Lakeview Ranch
Central Washington > Potholes Region
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Length
- 5.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 450 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,780 feet
Lakeview Ranch is a wild and expansive former ranch set among the Channeled Scablands of Eastern Washington. Now a part of the Bureau of Land Management, the recreation area offers a network of old farm roads that are perfect for exploring seasonal lakes, sagebrush flats, and coulees between basalt cliffs and mesas.
Telford Recreation Area
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
Explore 11,000 acres of old farm land and grassy meadows in the heart of Central Washington. With three trailhead access points, the area provides hikers with plenty of opportunity to see wildflowers, old farm equipment, and vernal ponds.
Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
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Elevation Gain
- 310 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,412 feet
The Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area consists of approximately 21,000 acres in Lincoln County. Explore riparian and wetland habitats and enjoy beautiful views.
West Tiger 1
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 7.58 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,057 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,845 feet
Hike through some great second-growth forest to reach the second-highest summit in the Tigers. Then enjoy a superb viewpoint a short distance west of the summit.
Dungeness River Dike Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 10 feet
An easy, pleasant four-season ramble along the Dungeness River, good for bird watching.
Squak Mountain Traverse
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 7.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,650 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,025 feet
Cross one of the three major peaks in the Issaquah Alps. You'll see forest, an historic fireplace, and, if you use Trailhead Direct to do this hike, you won't have to look for parking!
South Tiger Traverse
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 4.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,830 feet
The South Tiger Traverse Trail breaks off of the Tiger Mountain Trail (TMT) at Hobert Gap and traverses on the west side of South Tiger Mountain while the TMT traverses around the east side of South Tiger Mountain. The South Tiger Traverse Trail rejoins the TMT at the north end.
Camp Sekani Park
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 27.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 450 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,380 feet
An extensive network of trails is accessible from Camp Sekani Park in the Spokane Valley.
Z Lake
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 93 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,235 feet
Z Lake is a short hike to a small narrow lake surrounded by shrub-steppe habitat teeming with wildlife and wildflowers.
Whatcom Creek Trail - West
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 70 feet
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Highest Point
- 75 feet
Start from Maritime Heritage Park in Bellingham and walk along Whatcom Creek to I-5, where you can continue to the eastern half of the Whatcom Creek Trail.
Jeanne Hansen Community Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.4 miles of trails
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
This 16-acre park sits at the top of a hill in the Snoqualmie Ridge neighborhood in Snoqualmie.
Dog Woods
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 190 feet
This 120-acre forest is on private property on Guemes Island managed as forest land, and has 3 miles of trails open to the public to explore.
Clarke Beach Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 90 feet
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Highest Point
- 110 feet
This small 9-acre beach park on Mercer Island has a swimming area and a small loop trail through the forest.
Hex Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 7.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,034 feet
The winter access of Hex Mountain via NF-116 is closed to the public.
Hex Mountain is now located partially on private property please and is inaccessible to vehicles.
Hex Mountain Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,034 feet
The winter access of Hex Mountain via NF-116 is closed to the public.
A steep but rewarding Cascades snowshoe with great views from the summit. Low avalanche risk makes this a popular winter destination.
ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.4 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 50 feet
This small waterfront park in Kenmore has multiple boardwalks and viewing platforms.
Liberty Lake Regional Park - Liberty Lake Loop Trail
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 8.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,280 feet
This trail offers a full tour of the trails at Liberty Lake Regional Park, taking visitors along Split Creek, through a cedar grove, past Liberty Falls and an old cabin as well as along miles of beautiful trails with views down to the lake.
Richmond Mine
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,006 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,241 feet
A trail that leads into the William O. Douglas wilderness, Richmond Mine offers miles of rugged rambling through a remote part of the state.
Lyle Cherry Orchard
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 6.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 1,050 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
This little-known gem of a hike on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge offers spectacular views of the Columbia River, amazing spring wildflowers and an old garry oak forest of gnarled old trees. This stunning preserve is owned by the Friends of the Columbia Gorge and tops out in an old cherry orchard with a few surviving trees.
Dosewallips State Park - Maple Valley Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 584 feet
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Highest Point
- 552 feet
This 2.5 mile loop is in Dosewallips State Park right out of the campground. You'll enjoy a moderate climb, which meanders up, down, and all around the park. Amble past waterfalls, through a valley lined with bigleaf maples and western redcedar before switchbacking up to a ridgeline, then return to the campground via a gentle downhill grade.
Deception Pass State Park - Goose Rock
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 4.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 484 feet
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Highest Point
- 484 feet
Deception Pass State Park is one of the most popular Washington state parks and it is easy to see why. There are beautiful beaches, mature woodlands, great views, lakes, and a beautifully built bridge high on rocks above two narrow waterways. This nice trail will take you through all of this.
Copper Pass via Twisp River
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 10.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,720 feet
Take an old prospector’s trail from valley to the heights of Copper Pass. Of course, the style of route is direct, with more up the fall line than switchbacks. Once there, enjoy the views west to the heart of the North Cascades and take time for exploration in all directions.
Cape Disappointment State Park - North Head Lighthouse and Bell's Overlook
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 25 feet
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Highest Point
- 200 feet
Take a couple of ADA-accessible trails to some of the most scenic parts of Cape Disappointment State Park.