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 HikesLittle Huckleberry Mountain
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,781 feet
Climb to the top of Little Huckleberry Mountain, where you will be greeted with excellent views of Mount Adams and other Cascade peaks. Though steep at times, the summit and the huckleberries you’ll find along the way make this hike worthwhile.
Mount Spokane State Park - Quartz Mountain
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 4.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 756 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,129 feet
Mount Spokane State Park has trails for all types, and something for every season. Hike in the summertime to the relocated fire lookout atop Quartz Mountain, or explore the area in a snowy winter wonderland via cross-country skis.
Explorer Falls
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 950 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,000 feet
Explorer Falls is in the watershed for the City of Everett.
Meadowdale Beach Park - Lunds Gulch
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 425 feet
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Highest Point
- 425 feet
Hike down a lushly forested ravine with a babbling creek to its estuary as it empties into Puget Sound. Heading to the beach, breathe in the serene panorama of Brown’s Bay, Puget Sound, the islands, and the Olympic Mountains. Watch seabirds and go beachcombing to look for crabshells, anemones, and other treasures.
Lake 22
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 5.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,350 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,400 feet
The trail will be closed for trail work on June 5. Trail will be open on June 6-7 but trail work will be continuing.
The curiously-named Lake 22 is the center of an oasis of alpine wetland nestled on the northern shoulder of Mount Pilchuck. The hike to the lake combines the best of mountain rainforests, old-growth, wetlands and mountain views, yet it is readily accessible. In winter, the route lends itself to snowshoeing.
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.
Box Spring Canyon
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 9.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,300 feet
The adjacent shooting range will have live-fire shooting training on various dates in March - June. Please be extra aware of your surroundings when hiking on trails during this time.
This is part of the William O. Douglas Trail, which runs from Davis High School in Yakima to Mt. Rainier. This trail is still being established.
North Kitsap Heritage Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 10.0 miles of trails
North Kitsap Heritage Park is a small collection of trails supported locally through land trusts. Trails here range from steep to flat and go through sunny meadows and forests.
Holder Ridge Trail
Issaquah Alps > Taylor Mountain
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Length
- 1.57 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 425 feet
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Highest Point
- 900 feet
Cross over two small creeks as you make your way up and over Holder Ridge.
Lake Ingalls
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,500 feet
There's no question why Ingalls Lake is one of the most popular destinations in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. It is a stunning blue lake, set high in a basin beneath rocky peaks, showcasing striking Mount Stuart as its backdrop. The trail to this treasure is filled with delights, both for the summer adventurer as well as for those hikers who appreciate fall colors. Views of the craggy Esmeralda Peaks, a walk through beautiful Headlight Basin plus a pretty picture of the imposing Stuart Range are just a few of the wonders along the way.
Deer Park to Maiden Peak
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 7.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,200 feet
The eastern part of the Grand Ridge trail can be accessed from Deer Park as a day hike and has a charm all of its own -- forest with avalanche lilies in spring, wildflower meadows and great views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, the Cascades, and the Olympic mountains.
Whiskey Still Trail
Issaquah Alps > Taylor Mountain
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Length
- 4.66 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,050 feet
The Whiskey Still trail is part of the Taylor Mountain trail system and can be used to make a variety of loops.
S.báliuqw Interpretive Trail (Lower Baker Loop)
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
This trail, built by Puget Sound Energy, starts at the Concrete Community Center and ends at the Baker River Clubhouse Visitors Center.
Deer Lagoon Nature Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
There are two established trails at Deer Lagoon Nature Preserve.
Middle Fork Beaver Creek
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 7.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,460 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,720 feet
This mountain bike trail makes a nice spring or fall hike. The trail gradually climbs up the mostly forested Middle Fork Beaver Creek valley. In late spring, the sparse flowers are blooming and the sound of the creek fills the valley. In fall, the upper half is in a mixed forest that includes golden larch.
Pratt Connector to Pratt River Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 900 feet
Just a short drive from civilization, this is a good moderate choice if you're seeking a relaxing, riverside ramble.
Roza Creek Road to Birdsong Tree
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 432 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,133 feet
This springtime desert oasis requires some effort to reach, but rewards with wildflowers and, yes — birds!
Behrens Woods
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 0.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 7 feet
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Highest Point
- 187 feet
This wheelchair-friendly trail winds through a peaceful forested area in Vancouver’s Bella Vista neighborhood. Built by volunteers, Behrens Woods provides a brief escape from the city.
Heather Lake
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,034 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,430 feet
Hike to a small scenic lake on the flanks of Mount Pilchuck. The trail is a bit rough, but its ease of access, short mileage and modest elevation gain make this one of the easier hikes on the Mountain Loop Highway
Graves Creek
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 7.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,880 feet
The Graves Creek primitive trail provides access to old growth forests high above the Quinault River Valley and solitude compared to the high use trails along the Quinault River. Expect glimpses of waterfalls across the gorge in spring and signs of wild-life including bear, deer, and elk.
Enchanted Valley via East Fork Quinault River
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 27.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,035 feet
The East Fork Quinault River Trail is one of the most popular trails on the south portion of the park and hundreds of hikers visit Enchanted Valley to take in the tremendous views and see the famed chalet each year.
Melakwa Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 8.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,600 feet
The way to Melakwa Lake is like two different trails: first a wide gentle trail through old growth forest beneath an elevated and noisy Interstate freeway. And second, a rocky steep trail that follows a waterfall and a precipitous gorge upstream to get to a pair of clear alpine lakes flanked by rocky peaks. Is it about the journey or the destination? You decide.
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.
South Fork Silver Creek Trail to Gunsight Pass
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 14.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,370 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
The aspen groves and golden larch are a sight to behold on this remote hike through a seldom-seen corner of the Colville National Forest.
Greenwater Trail to Lost Lakes
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,000 feet
Take the trail less traveled by and visit some quiet lakes near Mount Rainier. Or, continue on to extensive views afforded by Noble Knob.
Andrews Creek
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 31.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,700 feet
Dive deep into the heart of the Pasayten Wilderness on the Andrews Creek trail. Walk along Andrews Creek through a burn zone. Connect to the Boundary trail after passing through a lush meadow of wildflowers.
Clear Fork Trail
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
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Length
- 9.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,800 feet
Many hikers only see the first couple miles of this trail, since Lily Lake is a popular location for families. But the Clear Fork Trail is many miles long, and offers fantastic adventure past the small lake.
East Bank Baker Lake
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,000 feet
This hike along Baker Lake is a busy, popular trail in summer. It is a nice off season walk though, and is perfect on a crisp, clear winter day. With the leaves off the trees, views that aren't possible in summer emerge; the surrounding peaks and the mossy green silhouettes of the leafless maple trees cover the hillside. A bonus any time of year are the many creeks, quaint bridges, large old-growth trees and of course, Mount Baker as the main attraction.
North Butte
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 6.12 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 910 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,178 feet
An extension of the Lily Lake trail that leads to the Lily Lake Campsite. It's pretty uphill, but worth the view once you get there. You can get to this trail by several means: The Lily Lake/Lizard Lake Trailhead, Larry Reid/Max's Shortcut/Lily Lake route, or from the Oyster Dome trail from the West.
Skyline Divide
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,563 feet
6.3.26: Deadhorse Creek Road (FR 37) is closed until further notice due to flood damage.
The Skyline Divide is a 6000-foot-high ridgeline extension of Mount Baker that transforms itself into a summertime paradise of unrivaled mountain views and unending wildflower fields, a trail that deposits you just 3.5 miles from the summit itself.