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
4216 HikesHolden to Hart Lake
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,982 feet
12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.
Take in views of scenic waterfalls, fall foliage, and Bonanza Peak from the trail to Hart Lake. The trail is unique in that it begins at Holden Village, a Lutheran ministry only reachable via a combined ferry and bus trip.
Holden Lake
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,735 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,300 feet
12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.
Holden Lake is set in a fantastic glacial basin, with stunning views of Bonanza, the highest non-volcanic peak in Washington State. It can be a hot, brushy bushwhack to the lake, but the views from lakeshore are worth it.
Copper Basin via Copper Creek
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 4.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.
The Copper Creek Trail leaves from Holden Village in the North Cascades. This trail is relatively short but wastes no time in gaining elevation.
Holden Village to High Bridge
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 32.0 miles, roundtrip
12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.
A more than 30 mile hike on the west side of Lake Chelan, from Holden Village to High Bridge at the north end of Stehekin.
Tenmile Falls
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 5.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,600 feet
12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.
Hike a short trail out of Holden Village to see gorgeous falls up close. The 2015 Wolverine Fire hit this area hard and you can see the devastation; if it's windy, be aware these trees could topple. A new viewing platform at the falls opened in 2018.
Granite Creek Connector Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 2.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,089 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,786 feet
12.12.25 - Trail closed until further notice due to storm damage.
The Granite Creek Connector Trail provides hikers with an alternative start to a hike along the Granite Creek Trail.
Clayton Beach
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 220 feet
Take a short trail from the Lost Lake Trailhead to Clayton Beach, where you'll find nearly a mile of shoreline to explore.
Mount Spokane State Park - Lower Trail 140
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 1.9 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,135 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,135 feet
Trail 140 represents the only “bottom to top” trail experience for Mount Spokane’s summit, but is frequently enjoyed in smaller sections to create loops of various distances. Lower Trail 140 is the portion of the trail located adjacent to the park entrance, featuring some fantastic old-growth forest sections.
Mount Spokane State Park - Upper Trail 140
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 2.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 967 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,846 feet
Trail 140 represents the only “bottom to top” trail experience for Mount Spokane’s summit, but is frequently enjoyed in smaller sections to create loops of various distances. Upper Trail 140 in its entirety is only accessible for part of the year since its upper reaches cross into the alpine ski concession, but this is the only summer multi-use trail that leads to the top of the park’s namesake peak.
Dupont Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 79 feet
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Highest Point
- 243 feet
Spend some time away from the sounds of the city without even needing to leave it on this nature loop.
Fort Worden State Park - Point Wilson
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
On the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, you can walk a fine sandy beach between high bluffs and two access points to reach the Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park.
Twin Firs Loop
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,550 feet
This short, family-friendly trail is a great spot for viewing impressive old growth and finding a reprieve from the strong summer sunshine.
Columbia Plateau Trail - Washtucna Coulee
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 140 feet
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Highest Point
- 940 feet
A segment of the Columbia Plateau Trail passes through a former railroad tunnel and along an ice age coulee, past the dried basin of what was once Lake Kahlotus.
W.E. Johnson Park
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 2.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 370 feet
W.E. Johnson Park is a Richland city park with an interesting mix of riparian, wetlands and shrubsteppe habitat adjacent to the Yakima River.
Hock Mountain
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,750 feet
Highway 20 is closed between the Ross Dam trailhead (milepost 134) and Silver Star gate (milepost 171) for the winter season.
Hike a valley trail through old growth forest to the base of a peak, then an off trail class 2 scramble to the summit.
McGregor Mountain
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 6,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,122 feet
The most prominent peak in the Stehekin Valley, McGregor Mountain offers commanding views of the valley, Lake Chelan and a wide swath of the North Cascades, in addition to a high alpine environment that is equaled by few other trails anywhere. Though long and challenging, the trail is moderate in pitch, gaining a little over 6,000 feet in elevation over a measured eight miles, until the final scramble to the summit.
Howard Lake
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 3.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,180 feet
Just behind the High Bridge Guard Station at the end of the road in Stehekin, a trail leads to a quiet little lake nestled in lush, vibrant forest. This trail is primarily used by hikers heading to the summit of McGregor Mountain, the most prominent peak towering over the Stehekin Valley, but Howard Lake is a nice destination in and of itself, if you don’t have the time or the desire to tackle the 16 mile roundtrip hike up McGregor.
Kamiak Butte
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 3.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,600 feet
Hikers who venture to the summit of Kamiak Butte are rewarded with a rolling patchwork of green and yellow fields in every direction, and bright blue skies overhead.
Chambers Creek Canyon
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
Chambers Creek Canyon is a deeply incised, forested stream corridor between Lakewood and University Place in the South Puget Sound region.
Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 5.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
The 5-mile Center Road trail is closed between Oct 1 and May 31 each year.
Julia Butler Hansen was the first woman to serve on the Cathlamet City Council and to head an appropriations subcommittee in the Washington Legislature. This wildlife refuge is an excellent way to honor and experience what Butler Hansen held dear: protecting our nations natural resources.
Number Two Canyon Trails
Central Washington > Wenatchee
All trails in this area are closed from Dec 1 to April 15 due to a seasonal wildlife closure.
While mostly used by mountain bikers, the over-20-mile trail system is open to hikers and equestrians as well.
Mystery Bay State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 0.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 5 feet
A nice spot on Marrowstone Island for a picnic, birding or a very short walk on a beach.
Middle Fork Connector Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,150 feet
Enjoy Garfield Mountain from the Taylor River, spot Stegosaurus Butte through the trees, enjoy the lush moss, and get a quick dose of nature on this short ramble.
Dry Creek Falls
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 4.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 860 feet
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Highest Point
- 870 feet
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) runs from Mexico to the Canadian border through the Columbia Gorge. While it is well-known for traveling along the waterfall-filled Eagle Creek Trail, purists know that it is an alternate route; the actual trail runs a bit south closer to the Bridge of The Gods. Here, the PCT leads you to the secluded gem of Dry Creek Falls just a few miles away from the noise and bustle of I-84.
Rampart Ridge Loop
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 4.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,080 feet
This short loop out of Longmire makes for a great, quick way to get some elevation gain, some forest views, and a fantastic vista of Mount Rainier, all in less than five miles!
Headlee Pass and Vesper Lake
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,950 feet
The Mountain Loop Highway is closed between Deer Creek and Bedal Campground for the winter season.
Vesper Lake is squeezed, like a thumbprint in clay, deep in the saddle between the twin summits of Sperry Peak and Vesper Peak. Rarely is a lake situated so close and steeply below two summits like this–its unique setting gives you remarkably up-close (and straight-up) views of mountainous terrain. And all that comes after the former mining trail that provides incredible scenery along the way.
Glacier Basin
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,159 feet
The Mountain Loop Highway is closed between Deer Creek and Bedal Campground for the winter season.
This strenuous hike out of Monte Cristo features everything from smooth incline to rough rock scrambles. There is tough but absolutely beautiful trail along the way and it gets even better once you reach your destination.
Vesper Peak
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,214 feet
The Mountain Loop Highway is closed between Deer Creek and Bedal Campground for the winter season.
Vesper Peak is definitely not for the novice hiker, but for those thirsting for one step beyond hiking into backcountry adventure, it's a good leaping off point. The smooth, low angle granite of Vesper's upper reaches make for relatively easy off-trail travel and beginning routefinding.
Sperry Peak
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 6.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,120 feet
The Mountain Loop Highway is closed between Deer Creek and Bedal Campground for the winter season.
Scramble to the top of this peak from Headlee Pass, located off the Mountain Loop Highway.
Silver Lake - Monte Cristo
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 13.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,791 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,405 feet
The Mountain Loop Highway is closed between Deer Creek and Bedal Campground for the winter season.
Visit the remains of an old mining town in a basin surrounded by high peaks. Climb to Silver Lake nestled under the steep side of Silvertip Peak with good camping and good views of surrounding peaks.