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 HikesSumner Link Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 199 feet
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Highest Point
- 85 feet
The Sumner Link Trail offers the chance to experience the valley along the White River including river views, wildlife, and native vegetation as well as agriculture and industry. Linking to the Interurban trail and Lakeland Hills Trail on the north and the Foothills trail and river walk to the south, this is also a great commute option.
Cabin Trail
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 7.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,772 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,367 feet
Make one of several loops on Bonaparte Mountain using Cabin Trail.
Elk Creek Conservation Area
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 25 feet
An interpretive trail outside of Forks. Great for a midday walk or a leg stretch during a long drive.
Redmond Ridge Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.34 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 419 feet
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Highest Point
- 656 feet
This is a King County regional trail that winds through the Redmond Ridge neighborhood, offering travellers a non-motorized alternative for getting around.
Innis Arden Reserve Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 225 feet
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Highest Point
- 215 feet
This hike is in a minimally-developed park in the City of Shoreline, north of Seattle. It offers steep hillsides and some fine mixed forest. Trails descend into the park from both a northern and a southern trailhead, with the northern trail being longer.
Ellen Davis Trail
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 583 feet
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Highest Point
- 338 feet
The scenic Ellen Davis Trail goes on and off the street to connect the Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail at Leverich Park to St. James Road. This muti-purpose trail, open from 7:00 a.m. to dusk, is mostly flat, but it does have a few steep switchbacks.
Double Bluff
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 259 feet
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Highest Point
- 105 feet
Looking for a great day at the beach with the dog? Double Bluff is the place to be! Time it just right and at low tide you could walk for miles!
Shoestring Lake
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 3.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,225 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,566 feet
Located near the Manastash trail system, the Shoestring Lake Trail begins at Forest Road 3100 and ends at Shoestring Jeep Trail #4W308. This area is multi-use, including motorized vehicles, so expect some company while you're visiting.
Crescent Lake
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 18 feet
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Highest Point
- 86 feet
An oxbow lake near the Snoqualmie River provides bird habitat and a little bit of wandering.
Turn Island Marine State Park Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 0.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 286 feet
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Highest Point
- 112 feet
Reachable only by boat, Turn Island is a small island off the east side of San Juan Island, near Friday Harbor. This loop trail offers visitors the opportunity to hike the perimeter of the island.
76 Creek
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
This is not an official trail, but rather a rough route in the Monte Cristo area. The route abuts many private property parcels and private cabins. Respect private property signs and refrain from visiting any structures you may encounter on this route.
Traditional Knowledge Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
Per the Snoqualmie Tribe, this trail has been closed to the public. Please refrain from visiting.
Dusty Ridge
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 3.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,365 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,340 feet
A long-abandoned trail that branches off the unmaintained Upper Suiattle River Trail to Dusty Creek.
Deception Pass State Park - Pass Lake
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 493 feet
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Highest Point
- 531 feet
The Pass Lake Loop provides a nice, quiet forested trail near the popular Deception Point State Park. The trailhead is near the boat launch for Pass Lake at the junction of Highway 20 and Rosario Road.
Keenan Meadows
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 1.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 615 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,033 feet
Part of the Manastash Ridge trail system, the Keenan Meadow Trail begins at South Fork Manastash Trail and ends at the Shoestring Lake Trail.
Potholes State Park - Frenchman Hills Trail Loop
Central Washington > Potholes Region
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Length
- 2.8 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 51 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,086 feet
Potholes State Park mostly service picknickers and boaters, but there are 3 miles of trail to explore on the Frenchman Hills Trail Loop.
Upper Roaring Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,433 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,022 feet
Hike a scenic ridgeline on a trail connecting Lake Julius and Lake Ethel. Views of the central Cascades abound on this rugged route outside of Leavenworth.
Verne Samuelson Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 419 feet
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Highest Point
- 503 feet
A nice forested stroll, with views of a small creek, and the valley below.
Spiritridge Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 215 feet
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Highest Point
- 413 feet
This loop trail connects Spiritridge Park, Robbinswood Park and the Phantom Lake Loop and will take you through the Bellevue Airfield Park.
Greenwood Lake
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,750 feet
Hike to a sweet, small, little-known lake near the trailhead for High Rock lookout.
Peterson Lake Natural Area
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 213 feet
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Highest Point
- 603 feet
The Peterson Lake Natural Area is a haven for wildlife and an important part of keeping clean water running through the Cedar River Watershed in the ever-growing urban areas of King County. It is essential wetland habitat for many species of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.
Evergreen Beach Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 238 feet
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Highest Point
- 201 feet
In Washington, trails can be found just about anywhere. This one takes off from Parking Lot F on the campus of Evergreen State College! A short hike down to a lovely little beach, this is just the ticket for students and families alike.
Lily Point Marine Park and Reserve
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 360 feet
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Highest Point
- 257 feet
With nearly 300 acres and a mile and a half of shoreline along Boundary Bay, Lily Point Marine Park & Reserve is an excellent coastal retreat for adults and children alike.
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area - Hawk Creek
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 4.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
Visit Hawk Creek in the winter to amble along its shoreline, or in the summertime for vistas of incredible geologic landmarks.
Golf Course Trail - Newcastle
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 1.1 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 233 feet
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Highest Point
- 708 feet
The Golf Course Trail is part of the trail network running through the residential town of Newcastle. This trail parallels Golf Club Road along a forested band.
Fort Ward to Blakely Harbor
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 345 feet
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Highest Point
- 229 feet
This trail connects Fort Ward Park Park to Blakely Harbor Park via a forested corridor.
Bonneville Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 0.7 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 59 feet
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Highest Point
- 537 feet
Join mountain bikes on this hike with access to many trails all around Tradition Lake, including the Adventure Trail, the Gas Trail, the Wetlands Trail, Section Line Trail, and Bus Trail.
Del Fairfax Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 1.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 166 feet
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Highest Point
- 306 feet
Featuring a 1.3 mile lollipop loop, this preserve takes visitors through a forest of Douglas fir and salal to an open meadow.
South Tiger Powerline
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 0.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 249 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,462 feet
Cut across to the south section of the Tiger Mountain Trail from the South Tiger Traverse.
Timberlake Park
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 131 feet
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Highest Point
- 190 feet
Timberlake Park consists of 24 acres in the city of Issaquah. While most of the park is forested, the trail leads to the Lake Sammamish shoreline, including a beach area.