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
4235 HikesTahoma Creek Suspension Bridge - Emerald Ridge Loop
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 14.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
Ever wanted to hike the Wonderland Trail, but have time for only a sneak peek? Here’s how to enjoy a sampling of the Wonderland’s spectacular scenery — in a single day!
Tahoma Creek
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Trail closed: The Tahoma Creek Trail is washed out, difficult to navigate and travels through a hazardous area.
St. Andrews Park - St. Andrews Lake
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 20.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,650 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,900 feet
St. Andrews Lake is a lovely high country lake along the Wonderland Trail that can be reached via the Westside Road.
St. George's Trail (Trail 503)
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 7.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,280 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,170 feet
This out-and-back hike takes you through rich wildlife habitat on the south side of the Little Spokane River valley. You’ll find a variety of birds — from tiny songbirds to wild turkeys — and an abundance of wildflowers.
Trautman Ranch Conservation Area - West Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 3.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 320 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,883 feet
The Trautman Ranch Conservation Area provides over 275 acres of meadows and open woodland over rolling terrain adjacent to Riverside State Park. This enjoyable loop hike circles the entire property.
Lyle Cherry Orchard
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 6.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 1,050 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
This little-known gem of a hike on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge offers spectacular views of the Columbia River, amazing spring wildflowers and an old garry oak forest of gnarled old trees. This stunning preserve is owned by the Friends of the Columbia Gorge and tops out in an old cherry orchard with a few surviving trees.
South Coldwater Trail
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,000 feet
This early or late-season hike takes you for a ridge walk high above Coldwater Lake, which was not a standing body of water prior to the massive eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980. You'll walk through a serene willow forest, marvel at the power of nature when you encounter twisted hulks of logging machinery, and see plenty of gnarled stumps where tall evergreens once stood.
Mailbox Peak - Old Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 5.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,822 feet
You may have heard Mailbox Peak mentioned in slightly hushed tones, the kind reserved for stories about some legendary storm or a bad accident. What inspires such reverence? The original route, which entails 4,000 feet of climbing in less than three miles. The newer, gentler trail takes twice as much distance to achieve the summit, but nothing will permanently erase the original trail's fearsome reputation.
Scorpion Mountain via Johnson Ridge
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 8.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,540 feet
12.23.25: Beckler Road (FR 65) is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
Scorpion Mountain offers a 360-degree view of the Central Cascades, and the huckleberries and blueberries make this a much underrated fall hike.
Little Quilcene River
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 6.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,180 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,200 feet
Take this lung-busting trail up the north side of Mount Townsend, through coniferous forests offering cameo views to the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north, opening onto views of the Dungeness and Graywolf watersheds to the west.
Discovery Park Beach and Highlands Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 380 feet
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Highest Point
- 345 feet
Hike through the relatively uncrowded southeast corner of a park in Seattle. Head up to the South Meadow for the views, then go down to the beaches and get up close to the West Point Lighthouse. Come back up to the park highlands for a close look at old buildings in the Fort Lawton Historic District.
Kendall Peak Lakes
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,030 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,500 feet
Popular in the winter as a beginner snowshoeing route, Kendall Peak Lakes is less-frequently visited in the summertime. But if you're OK with hiking a Forest Service road, then navigating a somewhat faint route to your destination, you can enjoy a short and sweet hike with good views of Snoqualmie Pass.
Elk Ridge Trail
Issaquah Alps > Taylor Mountain
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Length
- 1.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,200 feet
Enjoy a short hike through lush greenery on this newly renovated trail.
Ebey Waterfront Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 92 feet
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Highest Point
- 25 feet
Enjoy a stroll along a flat, paved trail with beautiful views and a good look at a restored estuary.
Wildwood Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 75 feet
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Highest Point
- 354 feet
This urban park has it all! In a woodsy setting here, you'll find fitness challenge trails and activities for all ages and abilities.
Number Two Canyon Trails
Central Washington > Wenatchee
This trail is closed due to Labor Mountain Fire suppression repair work.
While mostly used by mountain bikers, the over-20-mile trail system is open to hikers and equestrians as well.
Gold Creek Pond Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,000 feet
The Gold Creek area will close every April 1 – Nov 30 through 2028 for a restoration project.
The flat terrain of this wide valley east of Snoqualmie Pass is the perfect place to practice snowshoeing with kids or first-timers. This is an area popular with cross-country skiers, and you may spot beaver dams and other winter wildlife. From Mardee Lake to looming Kendall Peak before you, this is premiere terrain for winter enthusiasts.
Gold Creek Pond
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,000 feet
The Gold Creek area will close every April 1 – Nov 30 through 2028 for a restoration project.
Gold Creek Pond is an ADA-accessible paved loop hike around a picturesque mountain pond atop Snoqualmie Pass.
Federation Forest State Park
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,800 feet
5.7.26: The trail from the parking lot to the picnic area along the river is closed due to storm damage.
Green, mossy old growth trees and miles of level hiking are the main attractions at Federation Forest State Park. More than 12 miles of trails wind through the forest and hikers can put together loops to fit their hiking needs.
Sol Duc River
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 17.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,050 feet
The Sol Duc River Trail is one of Olympic National Park’s most beloved hikes. Thus it is always crowded and a backcountry camping quota is enforced. Roaring waterfalls, lush old growth, and subalpine meadows where elk bugle and bears browse for berries are just some of the many highlights.
Sol Duc Falls
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,951 feet
Marvel at old-growth trees amid a lush rain forest landscape while visiting one of Olympic National Park’s most beloved attractions: Sol Duc Falls.
High Divide - Seven Lakes Basin Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 19.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,120 feet
Stunning views, stargazing, backcountry lakes and plentiful wildlife await you on this classic 19-mile loop on the Olympic Mountains’ stunning Seven Lakes Basin and High Divide Trail.
North Fork Sol Duc River
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 18.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,900 feet
The North Fork Sol Duc River is a remote wilderness trail teeming with adventure. The trail is seldom maintained all the way to its end, and three river fords complicate the effort. The shoulder season hiker may experience solitude and wildlife, but they will also likely encounter high water, blowdown, and route-finding challenges.
Lunch Lake
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 14.72 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,965 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,926 feet
Lunch Lake is a popular stop or overnight camping area along the Seven Lakes Basin Loop in Olympic National Park. Visitors here will need an overnight permit to stay here, attainable from Olympic National Park.
Lover's Lane Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 5.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 480 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
The Lover's Lane trail follows the Sol Duc river upstream, connecting Sol Duc campground, Sol Duc Falls and the resort.
Mink Lake to Little Divide
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 15.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,130 feet
Mink Lake and the Little Divide offer miles of delightful hiking and showcase some of what makes the Sol Duc Valley so popular. Because it lacks the stunning scenery of the High Divide, Little Divide gets a fraction of the traffic. The option to loop back to the trailhead and see Deer Lake and Sol Duc Falls makes this an especially attractive and slightly shorter alternative.
Ancient Groves
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
This half-mile loop trail goes through old-growth forest with views of the Sol Duc River.
Cat Basin Primitive
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 5.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,500 feet
This primitive trail forms a partial loop, connecting the High Divide trail just above Heart Lake with Appleton Pass.
Bogachiel Peak
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 16.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,675 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,474 feet
Bogachiel Peak sits above the dramatic Seven Lakes Basin. While you might expect stunning views here, such is not the case. The treed peak has limited views from the top, but it's a short enough side trip, why not make a stop while you're there?
Aurora Ridge
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 16.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,610 feet
The Aurora Ridge Trail is welcome for those who love solitude, and great views of Lake Crescent, Ediz Hook, Mount Baker, Mount Olympus, and Glacier Peak can all be seen from Sourdough Peak and along the ridge.