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
4203 HikesLittle Spokane Wildlife Area: Rustler's Gulch - Holly Road Loop
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 6.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 850 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,260 feet
Visit Rustler's Gulch to enjoy in year-round wetlands, seasonal wildflowers, and an abundance of wildlife.
Foster and Marsh Island Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
Take a walk through the grounds of the Washington Park Arboretum, along the edge of Lake Washington, and near the grounds of the old MOHAI building. This is a nice urban romp, perfect for before or after work, or on a day when you just can't get out of the city.
Williams Lake
Central Cascades
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Length
- 15.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 5,061 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,688 feet
The Williams Lake Trail leads to a sweet lake at the base of La Bohn Peak off the Dutch Miller Gap Trail. From the junction, the trail climbs about a mile through sub-alpine forests and meadows stuffed with huckleberries, terminating at Williams Lake.
Tired Creek
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 3.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,400 feet
The Tired Creek is a quiet, steep trail that departs the Pete Late trail 1.2 miles from the trailhead. It's less-traveled than the Pete Lake trail, so you'll get solitude, but also might have to contend with a little less maintenance than on other trails in the area.
Waptus Burn
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 7.43 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,696 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,142 feet
This short connector trail leads hikers from the Pacific Crest Trail to Waptus Pass.
Mount Townsend - Silver Lakes Traverse
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 14.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,280 feet
Who doesn’t love a secret passageway? While the hordes gain Townsend from Quilcene side, sneak up on them from behind, then continue to Silver Lake for lovely camping and wandering opportunities.
Kelcema Lake
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 29 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,040 feet
This short hike to a lake in the Boulder River Wilderness is a great trail for families.
High Pass
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 765 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,965 feet
Discover views similar to Winchester Mountain and hike this seldom-traveled trail with views of Mount Larabee and increased chances of encountering wildlife.
Deming Homestead Eagle Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 0.7 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 220 feet
Deming Homestead Eagle Park is an excellent stop along the Nooksack River. Enjoy bald eagle viewing and gorgeous rambly rivers here.
Soda Springs Big Trees
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
This short loop trail is in a campground closed for overnight use. Hazard trees make the area dangerous for visitors and hikers are requested to refrain from visiting.
Layser Cave
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,400 feet
The short Layser Cave interpretive trail is a quick detour off the main route south of Randle that transports visitors into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The trail takes just a half-hour to hike and provides a nice immersion into the human history of the area.
Ivanhoe Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 30.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,279 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,706 feet
Tucked deep in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Ivanhoe Lake is accessible via the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail from the west or the Pacific Crest Trail and Dutch Miller Gap from the east side.
Issaquah - Preston Trail
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 5.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 320 feet
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Highest Point
- 430 feet
This connector trail follows the historic abandoned Seattle Lake Shore & Eastern Railway grade from Issaquah to the town of Preston through the Mountains to Sound Greenway.
Mount Stuart
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 11.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 6,309 feet
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Highest Point
- 9,416 feet
Mount Stuart is a popular climb in the Enchantments area of Washington State. Have gear and climbing expertise before you attempt this.
Schriebers Meadow Snowshoe
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,200 feet
On the flanks of Mount Baker’s south side, Schriebers Meadow makes for a delightful snowshoe excursion, either for a daytrip or an overnight experience.
Table Rock
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,250 feet
Table Rock and its fire lookout is a must-visit site accessible by car.
Mountain Climbers Trail
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 6.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,300 feet
Hike through beautiful woods, subalpine meadows and glacial moraines to the Hellroaring Viewpoint. The trail then becomes poorly defined up to Sunrise Camp.
Volunteer Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
A large, wooded park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. With a historic watertower, the Asian Art Museum and the Volunteer Park Conservatory here, there is plenty to see here on your walk.
Black Pine Lake
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,010 feet
Visit this sweet wheelchair-friendly trail outside Twisp for lovely mountain views and a placid lake.
Lake Clarice
Central Cascades
Lake Clarice, surrounded by granite cliffs, is located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Marmot Lake. The lake is accessible from the Deception Creek trailhead in the north or the Tucquala trailhead from the south.
Big Snow Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Elevation Gain
- 5,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,657 feet
A peak scramble between Dingford Creek and the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. Routefinding experience, gear and expertise required.
Bernhardt Mine
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 5.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,350 feet
See first-hand the effects of wildland fire and the forest recovery while hiking up to the sparsely forested ridge and views.This trail provides options for loops hikes and off-trail exploration up peaks or up to a mine site. The old miner's cabin and other wood structures are long gone, but in a few places find the rusted metal remnants of the mining activity.
Scatter Creek
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,200 feet
Climb on an old sheep driveway. It's a steep trek past a junction with the County Line Trail to meadows, where the faint, sometimes invisible trail can be followed up to a 6200-foot pass.
Lanham Lake
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 3.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,140 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,140 feet
This short but steep little trail just east of the Stevens Pass ski area is an excellent little gem in winter or summer. Get a workout, visit a lake, and all in less than half a day, if you hike at a fast clip.
East Lake Sammamish Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 10.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 393 feet
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Highest Point
- 136 feet
This regional trail runs along the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish, connecting Redmond and Issaquah.
Children of the Sun
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 7.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 621 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,061 feet
This is a class A paved cycling and walking trail. It parallels the new North Spokane Corridor from the Little Spokane River to Hillyard. Eventually it will connect with the Centennial Trail. The trail will be extended as road construction continues.
Chair Peak
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,793 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,244 feet
A scramble of a peak in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near I-90. Technical gear and expertise required.
Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 1.3 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 800 feet
This interpretive center offers three different short trails for visitors to explore the history of firefighting and fire lookouts in the Entiat Valley, as well as learn a bit about plant and fire ecology.
Howard Creek
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,783 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,579 feet
Beginning at the trailhead off Forest Road 9712 and ending at Naneum Creek Trail 1381, Howard Creek can give visitors either a long ramble through the big Table Mountain burn area, or it can be utilized to make a loop through the Blewett Pass area, including Mount Lillian.