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
4224 HikesNorth Coast Route
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 30.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 200 feet
Hike through and alongside coastal forest, rocky cliffs and the wild Pacific coast on a relatively well-maintained route.
Lookout Mountain Lookout - Methow
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,518 feet
This scenic hike can be done in under two hours, and along the way you'll enjoy panoramic views, lush forest, wildflowers, and a historic lookout tower that ups the coolness factor.
Chain and Doelle Lakes
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 24.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,200 feet
A steep and rough-at-times trail leads hikers into some of the loneliest, yet most stunning, lake basins within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
West Tiger 2
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 7.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,757 feet
This is a great close to Seattle option of creating lots of loops and getting your exercise.
Bayview Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
The Bayview Trail is a segment of paved trail that runs along a powerline corridor in a residential area in Marysville.
Lake Valhalla Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 13.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,800 feet
A popular summertime destination for many hikers and backpackers, Lake Valhalla also makes a rewarding advanced snowshoe route.
Clay Pit Road
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 358 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,479 feet
A short amble along a road in Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.
Squires Lake Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 680 feet
This short loop trail around a quiet lake is a great place to enjoy an after-work outdoor stroll or take the kids on an easy outdoor excursion.
Western Rim National Recreation Trail - Warnock Corrals to Grassy Knoll
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 7.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 770 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,742 feet
This short stretch of a much longer trail is open to all users, horse, hiker, 4WD… Don’t let this put you off, though — everyone here has the same goal to see some amazing country.
Bullitt Gorge
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
Hike down the south side of Squak Mountain, connecting with the May Valley Loop Trail or the Perimeter Loop Trail.
Puget Park - Seattle
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles of trails
Visit a wildlife-filled greenspace with a burgeoning trail system in West Seattle.
Lake 22 - Winter
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,440 feet
A great day hike in summer, the route to Lake 22 can be avalanche prone in winter. It's best to wait until the snow is melted on this popular Mountain Loop Highway trail.
Lake Sacajawea
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 3.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 191 feet
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Highest Point
- 43 feet
Known as the jewel of Longview, this man-made lake in Southwest Washington is a delightful way to spend a couple of hours. Maple trees blaze red, orange and yellow in autumn, willows provide shade in spring, and the stark skeletons of those trees stand out against grey skies in winter. With various bridges crossing it, it's possible to venture all the way around it, or create smaller loops as needed
Ike Kinswa State Park - Lake Mayfield Trail
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 2.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 446 feet
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Highest Point
- 482 feet
Connect campsites along scenic Mayfield Lake with the Ike Kinswa State Park Campground Loop.
Cave Hole
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 413 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,196 feet
A short hike out to an interesting remnant of the mining activity that took place on Cougar Mountain.
East Tiger
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 10.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,940 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,004 feet
Branch off from the Paw Print Connector to the east side of Tiger Mountain and explore this trail with many access points.
Wellington Ghost Town
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,000 feet
Follow a gentle path along the eastern portion of the Iron Goat Trail near Stevens Pass, once the original path of the Great Northern Railway. Visit the townsite of Wellington (later named Tye) known for the first Cascade Tunnel and as the site of one of the worst natural disasters in US history.
Tatoosh Lookout
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 10.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,400 feet
The lookout is gone, but the stunning views remain. To the north is Mount Rainier with a turquoise tarn and rugged rock ridges in the foreground. A clear day reveals three other volcanos to the south and west.
Patterson Mountain
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,070 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,520 feet
This short hike to the top of Patterson Mountain provides great views across and along the Methow Valley from Twisp to Mazama, while to the west lies the Sawtooth Range.
Manastash Lake
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,063 feet
Hike through a diverse forest to two alpine lakes that rest atop Manastash Ridge, one of Central Washington’s most notable geologic formations. The trail to Lost and Manastash Lakes is an underappreciated gem that will delight larch lovers, berry munchers, flower photographers, and campers alike.
Old Man's Trail
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 0.25 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 23 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,217 feet
A short access trail to the cave holes on Cougar Mountain.
Bootleg Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 4.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,200 feet
A trail on Tiger Mountain with loop options to Preston Trail, and Dwight's Way. Also use this trail to access the Tiger Mountain Trail.
Spider Gap
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 1.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,650 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,040 feet
Spider Gap is the pass in the ridge between Spider Meadow and Lyman Lakes. Start out on the Phelps Creek Trail to its end in Spider Meadow. The Spider Gap Trail climbs steeply from here for 1.2 miles, topping out at the ridge and connecting to the Lyman Lakes Trail.
Trap Lake
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,400 feet
This beautiful trail makes for an excellent overnight or longer day hike.
Poo Top
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 0.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 604 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,863 feet
Hike along a ridgeline to the summit of Tiger 1. Access from Tiger Mountain Trail, West Tiger 1, and Main Tiger Trail.
Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
A popular destination for whitewater rafters and kayakers, Kanasket-Palmer State Park is 320 acres of forest surrounding the Green River. Visitors can hike through the trees, go rafting or kayaking on the river, view wildlife, fish for trout, wade in the pools, and camp in tents, RVs, or yurts to take advantage of everything the park has to offer.
McDonald 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.
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.