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
4203 HikesFrosty Pass
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 11.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,700 feet
Often used to create loops in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, the Frosty - Wildhorse trail departs from a junction with the Icicle Creek trail and climbs a moderate grade across densely-wooded terrain.
Dome Peak
North Cascades
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Elevation Gain
- 8,132 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,920 feet
The route to Dome Peak is a Class 5 and involves exposed climbing. Gear and experience recommended.
Lake Lois Habitat Reserve
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
The Lake Lois Habitat Reserve consists of 28.6 acres within the city of Lacey. You can take a hike on the 0.25-mile interpretive loop trail, and try to spot some local wildlife. Relax on the beach or even go fishing in Lake Lois which is fed by Woodland Creek.
Bordeaux Ghost Town
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Bordeaux Ghost Town is located on private property. This, in addition to its status as an archaeological site and concerns over graffiti and excessive trash has led to the land manager requesting that people refrain from visiting the site.
Seven Pass Loop (Pasayten)
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 26.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,446 feet
This breathtaking loop offers an undulating ridge walk on the Pacific Crest Trail, a jaunt through the West Fork Pasayten River Valley — one of the priority areas in WTA's Lost Trails Found campaign — and views from the highest fire lookout in the state.
Mount Spokane State Park - Trail 170
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
This route is a groomed snowmobile trail in the winter that connects directly to the private property of Bear Creek Lodge. Bear Creek Lodge allows hikers, but expects a separate parking fee to use this route.
Mount Spokane State Park - Trail 260 (Snowshoe)
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Highest Point
- 4,550 feet
Snowshoe trail that starts just below the Selkirk Lodge (Nordic ski area) and goes down to the Condo Road.
Mount Spokane State Park - Trail 130 to CCC Cabin
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 575 feet
Pass though both forest and meadow on the way to this heritage site on the aptly named Beauty Mountain within Mount Spokane State Park.
Mount Spokane State Park - Hay Ridge Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 7.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,690 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,271 feet
Hike the Hay Ridge Loop on Mount Spokane to a warming hut that's a great option for a picnic in the summertime.
Mount Spokane State Park - Nordic Trails
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Highest Point
- 5,129 feet
Excellent groomed Nordic Trails in winter convert to a nice double track trail for summer use. The trails are Nordic-only in winter (no snowshoeing allowed), but multi-use in summer (hike, bike, & equestrian).
Mount Spokane State Park - Trail 121
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
A short trail connecting trails 120 and 122 to make larger loops accessed near the main entrance of Mount Spokane State Park.
Mount Spokane State Park - Trail 132
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 0.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 375 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,794 feet
This short trail serves as a connector to form loops of varying distances.
Mount Spokane State Park - Mount Kit Carson Loop Road
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 13.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,220 feet
Portions of this route were at one time the original summit road, constructed by Francis Cook beginning in 1909. Now closed to all but park vehicles, the wide trail bed and gentle grade make this an enjoyable hike for families.
Stimpson Nature Reserve
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 4.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 800 feet
Take a stroll through 350 acres of undisturbed old-growth forest and thriving wetland ecosystem at the Stimpson Family Nature Reserve, a quiet place where hikers can experience the intricate grandeur of nature. Interpretive signs encourage adults and children to discover the nature of the reserve.
Working Forest Nature Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 880 feet
The Working Forest Interpretive Trail is a shaded, half-mile loop through a forest of mixed use and age. Interpretive signs guide hikers along the way through halls of mossy hemlock and offer history on the logging in the area. Conveniently located adjacent to the Coho Campground and Wynoochee Lake, this short hike is perfect for families.
Roslyn Urban Forest - Slag Pile Loop
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 0.58 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 74 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,303 feet
Take a short loop from the Coal Mines Trail through the pine forest.
Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
Enjoy two miles of hiking trails at Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge. There is a variety of habitat, from native grasses to shrub steppe, to riparian areas and ponds that support many types of wildlife.
Robinson Pass Loop
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 7.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,942 feet
This lightly used trail connects Robinson Pass and Slate Pass.
Ptarmigan Peak
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Highest Point
- 8,614 feet
Ptarmigan Peak is a prominent summit located in the remote Pasayten Wilderness. The peak can be reached via the Slate Peak Trailhead or Eightmile Creek Road.
Ferguson Lake Trail
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 140 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,631 feet
The trail to Ferguson Lake is an offshoot of a now mostly abandoned loop trail that skirted Wildcat Mountain and followed Eureka Creek. Fortunately, the route to Ferguson Lake, which includes the Ferguson Lake Trail is still maintained.
Devils Peak
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Elevation Gain
- 5,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,081 feet
Devils Peak requires scrambling up the mountain.
Cady Pass
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 17.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 6,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,190 feet
This remote trail in the Pasayten follows an old mining road up to a pass before dropping down into the adjacent valley and linking up with the unmaintained Mill Creek Trail.
Whistler Cutoff
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 6.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,320 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,480 feet
This trail is an essential link for access to the west and central Pasayten wilderness. It allows hikers to avoid the steepest parts of the Buckskin Ridge Trail and the minimally maintained West Fork Pasayten Trail. Or, it can be part of a multi-day loop trip on any of the four major north-south trails: Pacific Crest Trail, West Fork Pasayten Trail, Buckskin Ridge Trail, and Robinson Creek (Middle Fork Pasayten) Trail.
My Neighborhood
Puget Sound and Islands
While Washingtonians work together to slow the spread of COVID-19, hikers are looking for nature close to home to help abide by Stay Home, Stay Healthy. Use this entry to share photos and stories from your recent neighborhood nature walk.
Yelm-Tenino Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 27.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,084 feet
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Highest Point
- 456 feet
Linking the cities of Yelm and Tenino, this paved trail offers a delightful jaunt through a greenspace just east of Olympia.
Twin Lakes (North Cascades)
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
The trail to Twin Lakes is actually an extremely rough forest road that is, in theory, driveable for high-clearance vehicles. If you elect to drive it, you'll have immediate access to the trails to Winchester Lookout, High Pass and Silesia Creek. If you park at the Yellow Aster Butte Trailhead (a popular option, which makes parking difficult on nice days), you have a 2.5 mile road walk to arrive at the lakes.
Hughes Fork
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 10.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,284 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,500 feet
An alternate approach to the Shedroof Divide, this trail offers a mostly-gentle climb through old-growth forest on its approach to the Salmo Priest Wilderness.
Deep Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 14.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,500 feet
This trail takes hikers up close and personal with Cathedral Rock before dropping down to the shores of Deep Lake.
Eagle Trail
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,800 feet