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
4217 HikesNavaho Peak
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 13.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,223 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,223 feet
This trail is closed until further notice due to damage from the Labor Mountain Fire.
From Navaho Pass, the trail to Navaho Peak is siren-like, pulling you towards the summit long after you realize how tired you are. But for peak-baggers, or those simply interested in getting a gorgeous view from a relatively easy-to-navigate peak, the views are worth the extra effort.
Navaho Pass
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,000 feet
This trail is closed until further notice due to damage from the Labor Mountain Fire.
Navaho Pass is an excellent introduction to the Teanaway area. Rife with wildflowers, fascinating geology, and just enough elevation gain to keep it interesting, this hike has just about everything that the Teanaway is known for.
Miller Peak
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 8.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,400 feet
This trail is closed until further notice due to damage from the Labor Mountain Fire.
Miller Peak is an excellent, challenging day hike, which gains 3200 feet to the high point. But all that climbing affords you breathtaking views of the Stuarts, and much of the Teanaway area, as well as Mount Rainier.
Carter Falls
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 660 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,650 feet
The log footbridge crossing the Nisqually River has been dislodged. There is no safe water crossing.
Cougar Rock to Carter Falls is a moderate and readily accessible segment of the Wonderland Trail that packs stunning mountain vistas, river views, waterfalls, wildflowers, old growth, and edible berries into just 1.3 miles of family-friendly hiking in Mount Rainier National Park.
Friday Harbor Biological Laboratories Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 440 feet
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
Two hikes exist here: One, an old road through the woods; and the other, winding along narrow tread on grassy hillsides and exposed bedrock alongside the Puget Sound. Connecting these two makes a great loop.
Blind Island
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 0.2 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
Sailing and hiking in the San Juan Islands is always special. It can be even more so when you are alone on an island all your own.
Dragonfly Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 60 feet
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
Come enjoy a short loop trail through second-growth woods with meadowland views. This is a wonderful, low-key bird watching area.
Blackbird Island - Waterfront Park
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
Bird, salmon, history, and river lovers will enjoy this trail in a Leavenworth park
Rattlesnake Dance Ridge Trail
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,250 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,646 feet
A short, steep and rough ridgeline ascent to a summit with great views up and down the Yakima River Canyon.
Wahclella Falls
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 350 feet
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Highest Point
- 350 feet
This trail is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
This is a hike to a two-tiered waterfall located in a fairyland grotto with many large moss covered boulders.
Rasar State Park
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 125 feet
Explore a beautiful state park near the Skagit River with an extensive trail network and beautiful campsites.
Green Mountain - Gold Creek Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,639 feet
Green Mountain is the Kitsap Peninsula's go-to after work destination. Whether you're mountain biking, trail running, or hiking, you can get a quick workout by hiking the Gold Creek Trail up to the summit of Green Mountain.
Green Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,700 feet
This hike is sometimes called Last Promontory; Absolute Last Promontory and starts out as a road walk on the CCC road; then climbs another road to a viewpoint east of the Green Mountain summit. From here, the route is a very rough trail or scramble route directly up the ridge line to the summit.
Lake Whatcom Park - Chanterelle Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 4.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,314 feet
Enjoy a steep trail to a summit east of Lake Whatcom with gorgeous views of Puget Sound and the surrounding mountains.
Salt Creek Recreation Area
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
The Salt Creek Recreation Area just outside of Port Angeles has several small trails in and around the camping area for folks to explore, and connects hikers to the nearby Striped Peak trail.
Salt Creek (Mount Adams)
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 630 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,680 feet
This trail follows a gentle grade through open forest, some of which is an old burn scar. Huckleberry bushes can be found along the trail, along with a couple peekaboo views of a grassy meadow and Mount Adams.
Poo Poo Point
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 7.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,748 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,021 feet
Hike railroad grades dating from the logging era. Cross many small creeks, some seasonal. Pass tall trees draped with moss. Enjoy ferns and, in season, forest wildflowers and wild berries. Reach a viewpoint that's also a favorite launching spot for paragliders.
Yesler Swamp
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 35 feet
A boardwalk winds through a literal swamp tucked into the shoreline of Lake Washington. Several viewing spots make for excellent birdwatching.
Jackson Beach and Argyle Lagoon
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 10 feet
Enjoy this sheltered beach and lagoon walk year-round. Though there are no defined "trails," beaches are fairly self-limiting. Wonderful wildlife and the forces of nature are your reward.
Devils Canyon - Kahlotus Railroad Grade
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 6.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,000 feet
Walk part of an abandoned railroad grade, through two tunnels, in lonely Columbia Plateau country.
Mazama Ridge
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,700 feet
Mazama Ridge at Mount Rainier's Paradise area offers an especially scenic intermediate-level snowshoe route in the midst of snow-covered alpine meadows.
Marckworth Forest
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Elevation Gain
- 530 feet
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Highest Point
- 760 feet
Marckworth Forest offers some wonderful walking among forest, marshes, and rumpled rocky hills, as long as you're ok doing your own routefinding on logging roads. It's a quiet, little known and infrequently visited spot, less than an hour's drive from Seattle.
Cherry Creek Falls
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 450 feet
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Highest Point
- 705 feet
Hike along old logging roads to a 25-foot tall waterfall on Cherry Creek just outside of Duvall. Note that access to this area is part of an agreement with nearby homeowners, and part of the trail is on private land, so please remain on the main path, observe leash laws and keep noise to a minimum as a courtesy to homeowners along trail. There are no toilets at the trailhead. Plan ahead.
Ames Lake Forest
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 650 feet
With many miles of trails that are being improved by King County Parks, Ames Lake Forest is a good option for anyone looking to get away from crowds at Tolt-MacDonald. Keep in mind that this is a watershed though, and be certain to keep Leave No Trace principles in mind in this sensitive area.
Magnet Creek
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,400 feet
This trail is closed until further notice due to damage from the Labor Mountain Fire.
Hike this unmaintained trail on the dry side of the Cascades. It's a scenic, wildflower wonderland, if you're willing and able to route-find your way to the ridge.
Mount Stuart
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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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.
Staircase Rapids
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 2.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 574 feet
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Highest Point
- 950 feet
This trail and FR 24 are closed until further notice due to the Bear Gulch Fire.
Staircase Rapids is a beautiful 2.1 mile loop trail following the North Fork of the Skokomish River. Enjoy the Olympic old growth forests with a lush understory of mosses and ferns.
Salmon Viewing Trail
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,160 feet
The Salmon Viewing Trail is a short but rewarding stroll that ends at an observation area on the bank of the Cle Elum River where salmon spawn in the fall. The ADA-accessible path beelines beneath cheery conifers and quickly brings the hiker to the riverside.
Lake Hills Greenbelt
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 330 feet
Hike through a pastoral area first settled and farmed in the 1880s. Along the way, enjoy a dense grove of cedars, followed by close-up views of blueberry fields that still produce an annual crop. Circle Larsen Lake, and view a restored pioneer home. Optionally, extend your hike to view nearby Phantom Lake.
Meadowlark Natural Area
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,150 feet
Take a stroll on the sunny, warm slopes of Studhorse Mountain just outside of Winthrop. This hike is usually among the first to melt out and bloom in the spring, providing much needed forage for the mule deer population. An easy 2.5 mile loop gives great views of the Sawtooth/Chelan Wilderness and Winthrop’s downtown is at your feet.