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
4224 HikesSawtooth View via Aspen Lake
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,170 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,578 feet
Take a short hike to a cattail fringed lake and beyond through a blackened forest to grand views of the Sawtooth Range. It's a four-season hike boasting beauty in all seasons, pristine snow, spring and summer flowers, and some fall colors.
Ruth Cohen Memorial Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
This small neighborhood park features a loop trail that winds through the forest behind the playground.
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - Mitchell Point
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
This is one of several hikeable sections of the old, original Columbia River Highway that spanned the Oregon side of the Gorge. After years of disuse as a highway, this paved trail is slowly being restored so hikers and cyclists can enjoy it.
Millwood Interurban Trail
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
This one-mile long rail trail in the City of Millwood, just east of Spokane.
North Creek Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
The North Creek trail offers a quiet urban oasis that links the cities of Mill Creek, Bothell, and Everett. It's a wide, shaded path that leads from McCollum Park in Everett to the city center.
Manzanita Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
This Bainbridge Island park is popular with horseback riders and hikers due to its proximity to the main highway.
Galbraith Mountain
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 65.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 1,785 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,785 feet
This park outside the city of Bellingham has 65 miles of trails and is popular with hikers and mountain bikers.
Appleway Trail
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.1 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
A Rail-to-Trail conversion through the heart of the Spokane Valley, the Appleway Trail provides a non-motorized option for traveling through town.
Lake Washington Ship Canal Waterside Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 50 feet
Trails offer many different experiences to all types of users. This tail is no different. It can be a colorful place to avoid on boating days, it can be a wonderful short trail for youngsters to explore, or it can be a link in a much larger and longer network of trails in and around the University of Washington Campus.
Green Lantern Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 33 feet
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Highest Point
- 463 feet
The Green Lantern Trail mostly follows the shores of Silver Lake in South Everett, perfect for those looking to stretch their legs and experience the outdoors without having to leave the city. With a multitude of attractions including passing through three parks with water access this trail is ready to please! Disc golfers, beach-goers, kids, birders and fishermen alike may all find something here.
Enchantment Park
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Enchantment Park is part of a large network of different trails and parks located along the Wenatchee River in downtown Leavenworth. The trails are well maintained, and dotted with informative plaques all along their length.
Icicle Divide: Stevens Pass to Fourth of July
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 45.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 13,500 feet
This is a super-challenging trek that requires extra pre-planning and likely some route-finding experience, but promises a rugged, gorgeous few days in the landscape south and east of Stevens Pass.
Boulder Creek - Gallagher Head Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,606 feet
With options on which way you want to hike, this destination offers great backpacking opportunities and beautiful views.
Sorcery Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 7.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,273 feet
Snoqualmie Ridge Trail – Deep Creek Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 7.62 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 840 feet
Deep Creek Trail begins at Azalea Park and connects to a variety of local trails in the city of Snoqualmie.
Snoqualmie Ridge Trail Network - Deer Park Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 1.78 miles, roundtrip
This short and sweet loop hike offers a wonderful little retreat into nature within the city of Snoqualmie. There are plenty of opportunities to spot some waterfowl as you pass the multiple retention ponds along the way. Listen to croaking frogs as you pass by wetland areas and even some old growth trees.
Silver Falls Interpretive Trail
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 2,400 feet
With a flat grade and plenty of benches and signs, this trail makes for a calming stroll through a beautiful area, no matter the occasion.
Sherpa Peak
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Elevation Gain
- 7,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,600 feet
The route to Sherpa Peak is a Class 5 and involved exposed climbing. Gear and experience are recommended.
Scout Patrol Peak
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Elevation Gain
- 2,724 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,693 feet
This summit is off the south side of I-90. Route finding experience required.
Scout Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The route to Scout Lake is not an official Forest Service trail. The route is not maintained and requires route-finding skills to navigate.
Sasse Ridge Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 15.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,400 feet
Visitors to Sasse Ridge in the winter should have winter travel experience, a route planned, and the ability identify and understand avalanche risk in the backcountry.
Sasse Ridge
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,730 feet
A lovely ridge walk to a somewhat underwhelming mountaintop, with connections to other destinations in the area.
Saska Peak
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Elevation Gain
- 8,404 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,254 feet
Rock Creek Falls
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,400 feet
In spite of old-growth trees and stunning views of waterfalls and mountains, this trail is rarely visited. The road is rough, but if you're willing to brave it, you'll be rewarded with a beautiful, quiet hike on this trail.
Roaring Ridge Snowshoe via Road 9070
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,988 feet
A snowshoe along a road to the summit of a mountain in the Snoqualmie Pass area.
Roaring Creek
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 0.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 105 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,486 feet
The Roaring Creek Trail connects the popular Mount Si and Mount Teneriffe Trails. This short trail through serene forests can be used to make a small loop with nearby trails such as Talus Loop Trail, or as a connector for a challenging day that includes both Mount Si Trail and Mount Teneriffe Trail.
Red Mountain via Money Creek Road
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Highest Point
- 5,576 feet
A scramble that requires climbing gear and route-finding experience.
Red Mountain Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,560 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,880 feet
Spectacular views into Alpine Lakes Wilderness, from the Teanaway backcountry and The Enchantments to the east, Mount Daniel and surrounding peaks to the north, to Snoqualmie mountain ranges to the west. As always, Mount Rainier solemnly guarding the south as always.
Blazer Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Rainbow and Blazer Lakes sit along the Defiance Trail between Mason Lake and the Pratt Lake Trail junction. Blazer is reached on an abandoned trail that starts just west of the Rainbow outlet creek.
Quick Creek Camp
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 950 feet
Waptus Pass Trail connects Pete Lake Trail with the Waptus River Trail, climbing steeply out of the Salmon La Sac area to Pete Lake and Waptus Lake to reach Waptus Pass.