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 HikesMount Daniel
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 15.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,986 feet
Mount Daniel is the highest peak in both King and Kittitas Counties, and at nearly 8000 feet, it’s a popular scramble. However, caution should be taken. Maintained trails end miles before reaching the summit. The remaining distance is broken into class 2 and 3 sections with significant exposure. Route finding skills, climbing etiquette, and possibly snow travel experience are required for a safe journey.
Willaby Creek
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 430 feet
This 1.3-mile trail is a lovely, somewhat flat walk through the Olympic rainforest to where it intersects Willaby Creek itself.
Wenatchee Crest Snowshoe (Blewett Pass)
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,500 feet
The Wenatchee Crest near Blewett Pass is an ideal entry-level snowshoe, thanks to its modest elevation gain and panoramic views from the ridgetop. And even with such an easily accessible trailhead, the crowds are often minimal.
Tronsen Meadow
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,168 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,536 feet
This multi-use, steep trail passes through forests and meadows, with views of the surrounding Diamond Head, Miller and Navaho Peaks, and the Enchantments, ultimately connecting with the Tronsen Ridge Trail. From here, access is also possible to Table Mountain.
Heather Lake (near Lake Wenatchee)
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,350 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,950 feet
Heather Lake is a moderate day hike to an attractive lake just below the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), particularly good for families. There are huckleberries in season and a dive into the lake will refresh hikers in the warmth of August.
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge - Art Walk
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 225 feet
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge has several trails available for exploration, but the Art Walk is the most engaging and kid-friendly.
Sky Country
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 0.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 123 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,180 feet
A connector to Military Road along 166th Way SE on Cougar Mountain.
Ptarmigan Ridge
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 6.0 miles, one-way
A no-longer maintained trail in the Pasayten Wilderness.
Tatoosh Buttes
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 10.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,200 feet
Explore one of the most popular trails in the Pasayten Wilderness by climbing ridges, enjoying sweeping views of peaks, and walking through meadows full of wildflowers. Use this trail to connect between the Hidden Lakes trail and Robinson Creek trail.
Dean Creek
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 3.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,100 feet
For confident hikers willing to put in the work for a shortcut to stunning views, Dean Creek trail leading to Bunker Hill is a good option.
East Fork Pasayten River
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 10.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,000 feet
Connect to Hidden Lakes and/or Larch Creek via this trail and enjoy a walk through lush vegetation and prominent peaks.
Pasayten Drive
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 1.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,320 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,300 feet
This 10-mile motorcycle trail has an interesting section for hikers, a steep 1.2 mile climb that provides access to the east end of the Foggy Dew Ridge Trail, with its remote feel.
Sunrise Lake
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 13.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,200 feet
The Sunrise Lake trail is a steep one-mile section of trail that is part of the Sawtooth Backcountry Trail system.
Martin Creek
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 18.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,260 feet
Imagine a freeway through the woods with offramps to points of interest, a few rest areas, and meadow viewpoint. With this in mind, you'll have a good understanding of the Martin Creek Trail. This trail is a connector route between popular lakes and part of the Sawtooth Lakes Loop (aka Golden Lakes Loop).
Crater Lakes
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 8.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,220 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,980 feet
Hike to a pair of beautiful lakes. Haloed by larch on the steep, rocky slopes above, once here, you'll see the reason this area is called the Golden Lakes.
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 150 feet
Visit a park near Olympia that boasts it all: native flora and fauna, an interpretive nature trail, historical markers and plenty to keep kids entertained all year round.
Big Cedar Tree - Quinault
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 80 feet
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
There are many big trees in the Olympics, but this enormous cedar is so large it has a trail named after it. Plus, it's just a quarter mile from the road. Unfortunately, storms in 2016 felled the large tree, though it's no less impressive. When you visit, be sure to take only pictures -- the Park Service is leaving the giant there in order to perpetuate the natural cycle.
Peabody Creek Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 5.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
Found on the outskirts of Port Angeles, the Peabody Creek Trail starts out from the Olympic National Park Visitors Center and follows Peabody Creek through a quiet wooded ravine for 2.8 miles. It’s an excellent short hike for visitors, locals, and trail runners alike.
Slab Camp Creek and Gray Wolf River
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 5.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,540 feet
This is a classic Olympics river hike without the crowds, and it's downhill all the way to your destination.
Middle Fork (Toats Coulee)
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 5.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,380 feet
Don’t want to drive the very rough last 6 miles to the Iron Gate Trailhead? This mostly forested alternate approach adds 3 miles and 1000 feet elevation gain to the trip into Horseshoe Basin.
Rose Park
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
Just a few miles west of Chehalis, Rose Park provides 21 acres of green space — including a trail and plenty of places for a picnic — for visitors to enjoy.
Sand Point
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
A beautiful hike through an interesting forest, often over boardwalks, ends at the beach with the potential for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. If you plan ahead and get a permit, it's a nice overnight destination.
Frye Cove County Park
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 110 feet
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Highest Point
- 110 feet
This small park near Olympia offers a nice meandering loop trail, as well as beaches and playgrounds for kids.
Pinegrass Ridge Sno-Park
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 10.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,750 feet
Pinegrass Ridge Sno-Park offers outings on snowmobile trails that head up to the Section 3 trailhead for Bear Creek Mountain (a fairly steep route) or more casual loops on the closer-in trail network.
Long Lake
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 3.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,300 feet
Long Lake is a great option for those looking for a short hike to get back into the swing of things for the hiking season. It's relatively short and gains elevation steadily, so hikers can choose to make it an easy hike or bring a heavier pack for a bit more of a workout.
Jumpoff Lookout
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,531 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,749 feet
Hiking to Jumpoff Lookout may not be for everybody, but if you make the trek, it has a lot to offer. From a family-friendly lake to a more challenging climb to a fire lookout.
Ironstone Mountain
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 21.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 6,159 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,457 feet
The Ironstone Mountain Trail provides a challenging rollercoaster of a ridge hike, taking you to the summits of Burnt Mountain, Ironstone Mountain and McNeil Peak, with rewarding views of the surrounding area.
Cramer Lake Snowshoe
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 840 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,080 feet
Nestled between Spiral Butte and Cramer Mountain on the Tumac Plateau, Cramer Lake draws experienced snowshoers north into the backcountry for peace and solitude just east of White Pass. Although the distance is moderate, a section of steep terrain and creek crossings can make for an adventuresome outing.
Clear Lake Interpretive Trail
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
Located on the north shore of Clear Lake, this interpretive trail forms a lollipop loop that is accessible for all users.