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 HikesWashougal Waterfront Park Trail - Columbia River Connector Trail
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 2.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 30 feet
A reclaimed industrial site converted to a showcase park offers trails linking local communities to nature.
Chelatchie Prairie Rail Trail
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 90 feet
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Highest Point
- 500 feet
The Chelatchie Prairie Rail Trail is the initial one-mile section of the planned 33-mile multiuse paved, ADA-accessible trail in Clark County which allows dogs on leashes.
Burnt Bridge Creek - Western Section
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 60 feet
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Highest Point
- 190 feet
The western section of the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail follows the creek from Leverich Park to Fruit Valley Road. Stewart Glen is the highlight of this section of the trail.
Burnt Bridge Creek - Stewart Glen Section
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 548 feet
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Highest Point
- 111 feet
Peaceful is the best way to describe the Stewart Glen portion of the Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway. This hike begins at backwaters on the west end of Stewart Glen and follows the Burnt Bridge Creek upstream though thick woods, grassy bottom lands, and a meadow. You will be immediately immersed in the serenity of nature, making this the perfect break from city life.
Burnt Bridge Creek - Eastern Section
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 190 feet
The eastern section of the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail follows the creek from Meadowbrook Marsh to Devine Road. This section of the trail features meadows and wetlands which host a variety of wildlife, including beavers, deer, and assorted birds. The creek flows through willows, cottonwoods, and red osier dogwood. The understory includes wild roses, spirea, and thimbleberry.
Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 8.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 190 feet
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Highest Point
- 310 feet
This pleasant Vancouver trail follows Burnt Bridge Creek through a variety of landscapes, including open grasslands, wetlands, and forests. Nature lovers use the trail to watch waterfowl, listen to song birds, and perhaps spot a coyote or deer. The eight-mile greenbelt has multiple access points, allowing this hard-surfaced trail to be conveniently divided into sections.
Vancouver Discovery Historic Loop
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 2.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 115 feet
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Highest Point
- 105 feet
As the oldest non-Native American settlement in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver celebrates its long history more than most Washington cities. Experience many historic and scenic attractions in close proximity on this inviting urban loop.
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge - Long Island
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 6.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 5 feet
The Willapa National Wildlife Refuge is a haven of quiet in the southwest corner of Washington, just north of Astoria. Long Island is a section of the refuge that is especially quiet, since it's only accessible by boat.
Quilomene Wildlife Area
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
The Quilomene Wildlife Area is adjacent to the Whiskey Dick Wildlife Area, the Ginkgo Petrified Forest, and the popular climbing area of Vantage, including Frenchmans Coulee. Cross-country travel is possible here, and hikers can connect to the adjacent recreation areas to create miles-long loops and traverses, or just a simple out-and-back.
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge - Bear River
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
This area of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge is no longer open to hikers.
Manchester State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 1.9 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 140 feet
This state park is a waterfront gem with hiking trails, history and many camping options
Olmstead Place Historical State Park
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 25 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,570 feet
Follow the footsteps of 19th-century homesteaders for a half mile along a scenic creek that connects historic buildings and surrounding nature to our present story.
Camano Island State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 200 feet
A fine little park with beach access, camping, a boat launch and trails. A popular park in the summer, this is a great place for a quiet off-season hike. On this loop trail, there are views, a forest walk, birding and beachcombing.
Horseshoe Mountain
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,940 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,956 feet
Horseshoe Mountain is a peak in the Pasayten Wilderness near the Canadian Border, overlooking Horseshoe Basin. With expansive views into Canada and of the eastern Pasayten.
Arnold Peak
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Highest Point
- 8,091 feet
Arnold Peak is located in the Pasayten Wilderness near the Canadian Border.
Billy Goat Loop
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 50.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,500 feet
In one trip you can traverse over five mountain passes, visit four mountain lakes and groves of larches, and experience some of the most remote edges of the Pasayten Wilderness.
Pacific Beach State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 0.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
With a half-mile of sandy beach to explore, Pacific Beach State Park is great for a day at the beach with the family.
She-Who-Watches
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Due to vandalism to this native peoples' spiritual center in the 1990s, Washington State Parks closed the pictograph and petroglyph area to public entry. Access is now by guided tour only. Reservations are required; contact Columbia Hills State Park.
Breazeale Interpretive Center
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 124 feet
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Highest Point
- 165 feet
This family-friendly educational center features a short nature trail that will take you through forests and meadows. At low-tide, you can also explore down onto the beach via path away from the center and a spiral staircase.
Upper Twin Lake
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,850 feet
This is an ideal ‘multi-modal’ kid hike, featuring a two mile bike ride, followed by an easy and quite pretty half mile hike.
Palouse to Cascades Trail - Tekoa Trailhead
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 470 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,600 feet
The trailhead for this section of the Palouse to Cascades Trail is found just south of Spokane and west of Tekoa.
Palouse to Cascades Trail - Army East
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,500 feet
This is an 8-mile section of the longer Palouse to Cascades trail.
Palouse to Cascades Trail - Thorp Trailhead
Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
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Length
- 22.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 160 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,820 feet
With Mount Stuart peeking over the ridge, take a walk, or ride, through agricultural Kittitas County with its irrigated farming & ranching. Two railroad tunnels and an abandoned farm display some history of the region.
Palouse to Cascades Trail - Army West
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
Formerly known as the John Wayne Trail, this is a rail trail whose route crosses Washington, offering a nice short walk from a myriad of trailheads, or a fun, multi-day bikepacking adventure.
Palouse to Cascades Trail - Ellensburg Trailhead
Central Washington > Yakima
Formerly known as the John Wayne Trail, this is a rail trail whose route crosses Washington, offering a nice short walk from a myriad of trailheads, or a fun, multi-day bikepacking adventure.
Palouse to Cascades Trail - South Cle Elum Trailhead
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
A section of the longer Palouse to Cascades Trail.
Twin Sisters Rock
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 500 feet
Hiking to Twin Sisters Rock is the definition of a leg-stretcher. At one mile round trip, it is the perfect way to get a little more than a couple minutes out of the car, but less commitment than a day hike requires.
Anderson Lake State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 8.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 80 feet
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Highest Point
- 320 feet
There are ten trails circling Anderson Lake, just eight miles south of Port Townsend. Bring the kids, the dog, your mountain bike, and even your horse, and mix and match the trails to your heart’s content to explore a little over eight miles of multiuse serene and shady forest trails.
Nute's Pond Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 280 feet
A small park on Bainbridge Island.
Monroe Landing Low Tide Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 7.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 30 feet
A very rocky hike with breaks of sandy beach along a beautiful coast that's full of marine life between the towns of Oak Harbor and Coupeville on Whidbey Island.