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.
We respectfully acknowledge the lands we are visiting are the homelands of Indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest, some of whom have reserved rights on these lands. Tribes continue to rely on and share in the management of these lands today. Please tread gently and treat these places with respect.
Results List
4205 HikesBehrens Woods
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 0.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 7 feet
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Highest Point
- 187 feet
This wheelchair-friendly trail winds through a peaceful forested area in Vancouver’s Bella Vista neighborhood. Built by volunteers, Behrens Woods provides a brief escape from the city.
West Fork Humptulips River
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 17.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 700 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,000 feet
The entire West Fork Humptulips trail is 17 miles long. As such, it offers access to several other trails in the area, long riverside rambles, and a multi-day beginner backpacking option.
Swift Creek
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,930 feet
Part of the scenic Pacific Northwest Trail, rugged 8-mile Swift Creek Trail accesses the Mount Baker Wilderness.
Deer Park to Maiden Peak
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 7.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,200 feet
The eastern part of the Grand Ridge trail can be accessed from Deer Park as a day hike and has a charm all of its own -- forest with avalanche lilies in spring, wildflower meadows and great views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, the Cascades, and the Olympic mountains.
Saltwater State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
This popular state park is nestled on a stretch of shoreline between the urban centers of Seattle and Tacoma, so unsurprisingly, it's a frequently-visited location. Share the beach, share the views, and enjoy the atmosphere here.
South Lewis County Regional Park
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 0.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 45 feet
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Highest Point
- 120 feet
Take a walk around a 17-acre pond at this park, where you'll likely find folks boating and fishing in the warmer months.
Somerset Greenbelts
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 690 feet
This 6-acre greenspace in residential Bellevue connects to other greenspaces nearby, including Forest Hill Neighborhood Park and Cougar Mountain.
Birch Bay State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles of trails
Terrell Creek Marsh is one of the few remaining saltwater/freshwater estuaries in northern Puget Sound. The half mile loop through a mixed forest of maple, alder, paper birch, cedars, and hemlock has 10 informative signs along the way. There are 1.5 miles of saltwater shoreline to explore.
McMicken Island Marine State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 4.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 230 feet
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Highest Point
- 190 feet
Accessible by boat or by foot only via a sandy tombolo at low tide, McMicken Island Marine State Park has over a quarter-mile of shoreline to explore — and the hike over (if you choose to take it) is incredibly scenic in its own right.
Odlin County Park
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
This waterfront park is only a few minutes of a drive away from the Lopez Island Ferry Terminal.
Foster Creek Wildlife Area
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
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Length
- 20.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 162 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,134 feet
West Foster Creek offers a restored shrub-steppe environment for idle meandering, bird watching, or simply enjoying the out-of-doors.
Hoag's Pond
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 0.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 70 feet
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Highest Point
- 240 feet
This tiny forested pond near the Interurban Trail and Hundred Acre Wood in Bellingham features plenty of waterfowl and other wildlife.
Mount Grant Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 4.6 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 900 feet
Mount Grant Preserve is a trail system in development on San Juan Island. Currently, the trails to the top offer the most elevation gain available on San Juan Island, so you'll love this one if you're looking to get high up.
Huntoon Point Snowshoe
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,200 feet
With a starting elevation of 4,300, this tour is your best guarantee of good snow, even in a lean year.
Stevens Pass Nordic Center
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 4.0 miles of trails
Five miles east of the Stevens Pass Ski Area, the Stevens Pass Nordic Center trails offer a quiet place to snowshoe among quiet giants of the forest. Share the area with cross-country and skate skiers, who schuss past on groomed trails, while dedicated snowshoe routes criss-cross the area and offer a wide variety of outing.
Thomas, Blue and Tombstone Lakes
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,780 feet
This heavily-used trail passes numerous lakes and meadows and is an excellent foray into the Indian Heaven Wilderness. Hikers will find amble opportunities for a lakeside lunch spot.
North Creek Park Boardwalk
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.8 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 51 feet
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Highest Point
- 243 feet
This watershed hike offers water crossings, swaying bridges, beautiful views close to Bothell, and birds galore!
Lowell Riverfront Park Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
The Lowell Riverfront Trail in Everett is a 1.6-mile pedestrian trail stretching between Lowell River Road near Rotary Park to its northern end. The ten foot wide, paved path traverses an area revered for its historical significance, natural beauty and central location.
Kaiser Woods Park
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 66 feet
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Highest Point
- 360 feet
Enjoy this rolling 1.25 mile loop hike in a (currently) undeveloped city park. Multi-use hiking and mountain-biking trails are slated for development in 2025.
Flaming Geyser State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 450 feet
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Highest Point
- 425 feet
The hike suggested here visits the site of the flaming geyser and the bubbling geyser, and includes the River Trail and Ridge Trail, all encompassed in the park. It follows roughly a figure eight path that can be traversed in any order. If you are a weekend visitor, you may need to park where space is available and modify your route accordingly.
Taylor Ridge
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 10.0 miles, one-way
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Highest Point
- 6,150 feet
This feeder trail for The Kettle Crest is popular with mountain bikers but also makes a great hiking route.
Cowap Peak
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
A peak scramble near Boundary Way trail and Damfino Lakes. Route-finding and comfort with exposure required.
Mercer Slough Nature Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
The Mercer Slough Nature Park is a 320-acre wetland populated with ferns, shrubs, flowers, several varieties of berries, distinctive wooden boardwalks and shaded pathways. Hike among the lush vegetation and wildlife, visit the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, tour the historic Winters House, pick blueberries at the seasonal Blueberry Farm, or canoe up the Slough Channel to experience the Park.
Sunset Pond Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 120 feet
A short trail leads to Sunset Pond in Bellingham, which allows hikers to connect to Squalicum Creek Trail.
Tims Ponds
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,670 feet
This small pond next to Highway 12 and the Oak Creek Wildlife Area has a small trail circumnavigating it.
Annette Lake Sno-Park
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
The Annette Lake Sno-Park offers visitors access to multiple winter outdoor activities, along with a large plowed parking lot, toilet and educational resources.
Lake Washington Boulevard
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 320 feet
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Highest Point
- 70 feet
On any given day, you'll find hikers, runners and bikers traveling the distance between Colman Beach Park and Seward Park along Lake Washington Boulevard in Seattle.
Strawberry Point Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 470 feet
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Highest Point
- 475 feet
Explore Strawberry Point Preserve on Whidbey Island via a hilly lollipop loop.
Thomas Teasdale Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 25 feet
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Highest Point
- 250 feet
This small park in Renton, named after a former park board member, is great for a summer afternoon outside.
Squalicum Creek Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 150 feet
A mile-long wide gravel trail connects the Cornwall Park and Irongate neighborhoods of Bellingham.