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 HikesHoney Dew Creek
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
A quiet route along a creek on an old rail grade in the city of Newcastle.
Chehalis Western Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 22.0 miles, one-way
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Highest Point
- 500 feet
Log some easy trail mileage by hopping on this family-friendly trail anywhere between Woodard Bay and Vail for a relaxing stroll any time of year.
Northrup Canyon
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 384 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,134 feet
Bald eagles, icons of the mossy forests and deep rivers of the Pacific Coast, flock to this desert canyon each winter, and their presence is reason to visit in late fall or winter.
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.
Glacier Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 12.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,100 feet
A lake in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest a few miles off the Pacific Crest Trail. This lake is extremely difficult to access without route-finding experience.
Farrell's Marsh Wildlife Area
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 63 feet
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Highest Point
- 260 feet
Explore a network of trails through a wooded marshy wetland, sprinkled with poems and quotes on small placards along the way.
Chambers Bay Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 315 feet
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Highest Point
- 234 feet
This loop combines the Grandview Trail with the Soundview Trail to make 3.25 miles with some serious incline. Walk around the golf course at Chambers Creek Regional Park, and enjoy views of Chambers Bay and the vivid green grasses of the golf course.
Press Expedition Traverse
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 44.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 6,742 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,600 feet
The Press Traverse is a 44-mile hiking trail that traverses through the heart of Olympic National Park. The original route was pioneered by a group led by James Christie between 1889–1890. Today’s version of the route snakes along rivers, through old-growth rainforests and highlights a blend of human and natural history.
Melakwa - Pratt Lake Traverse
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 11.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,700 feet
Take a thru-hike among some of the I-90 corridor's most iconic lakes. Make it a day hike, an overnight, or take as much time as you like and really explore the area.
Lower Tuscohatchie Lake via Denny Creek Trail
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,680 feet
Lower Tuscohatchie Lake is accessible from multiple different trailheads, offering hikers multiple hiking options for a great weekend getaway or long day hike.
McNary Dam Nature Area
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 315 feet
Venture across the Columbia River, just barely into Oregon, and ramble on easy trails where you’ll see and hear a wide variety of birds, mammals and reptiles.
Escure Ranch - Turtle Lake
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 211 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,683 feet
Old ranch roads take you past basalt cliffs and endless expanses of shoulder-high grassland to a small lake under a big sky.
Windy Creek
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 9.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,350 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,930 feet
The Windy Creek Trail provides the shortest approach route to Windy Peak. After the 4.8-mile climb up the Windy Creek Trail, mostly through the recovering forest from the 2006 Tripod Fire, it is only an additional 0.3 mile with a 400-foot climb to reach the expansive 360-degree view from the top.
Shellrock Peak
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,625 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,835 feet
In addition to broad views, Shellrock Peak features some interesting rock formations for the geology buff. Constant elevation changes along the trail, lack of water, and the need for minor off-trail routefinding make solitude likely.
Monogram Lake
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,675 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,719 feet
This gem of an alpine lake, situated in a cirque beneath the glaciated summit of Little Devil Peak, is ringed by verdant meadows and frequented by resident wildlife.
Tatie Peak and Grasshopper Pass
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 9.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,386 feet
Hike on the Pacific Crest Trail in a section where its name describes its location. From the trail high on the ridge, the views abound. In the three passes are flowers in the summer and golden larch in the fall. A side trip up Tatie Peak provides 360 degree views of the North Cascades.
Cape Disappointment State Park - Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 220 feet
Breathe in the sea spray on this anything-but-disappointing hike out to the scenic Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, which offers a trail through a coastal forest and glimpses of the powerful Pacific Ocean.
Priest Rapids Wildlife Area
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
The Priest Rapids Wildlife Area is a unit of 3,202 acres in the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area.
Pacific Northwest Trail - Pasayten Traverse
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 119.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 21,071 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,490 feet
This 119-mile section of the 1200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail traverses the entirety of the Pasayten Wilderness.
360 Trails
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.85 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 373 feet
This patch of community forest on the north end of the Key Peninsula has a vast network of trails that are open to hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers. Take the Main Loop to explore the network, with many offshoot trails to extend and craft your own hike.
Whiskey Dick Wildlife Area
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,750 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,850 feet
Bask in a wide variety of wildflowers—including a rare species of cactus, Simpson’s hedgehog, with its hot pink blossoms—chunks of petrified wood, and panoramic views of the Columbia Basin, under usually sunny, blue skies.
Grand Valley via Grand Pass Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,070 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,450 feet
Discover some of Olympic National Park's most inspired alpine scenery among the meadows, lakes, and vistas of Grand Valley.
Japanese Gulch
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 174 feet
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Highest Point
- 363 feet
Lots of access points to this network of trails right in the heart of Mukilteo makes for great hiking for all ages.
Big Gulch
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 460 feet
Big Gulch includes a system of forested trails in Mukilteo.
Redmond Central Connector Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 13 feet
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Highest Point
- 49 feet
An easy walk along a paved rail-to-trail down the Sammamish Valley and through the new urban core of Redmond.
Fort Simcoe Historical State Park
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 89 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,443 feet
Fort Simcoe Historical State Park consists of 196 acres in the Yakima Indian Reservation. The Park is closed in the winter from October 1 through March 31.
North Mountain Lookout
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,956 feet
North Mountain is home to a network of mountain bike trails which can be accessed at many points along the North Mountain road, but the lookout tower is a destination in itself.
Clara and Marion Lakes
Central Washington > Wenatchee
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Length
- 3.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,475 feet
Some days are perfect for quiet contemplation, and an easygoing trail. Chirping birds, fragrant Ponderosa pines, and soft duff underfoot make this a perfect short, casual hike. In snow, it's steady climb will make it a moderate challenge in winter when showshoeing is in season.
Index Town Wall
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
This unofficial trail is short, steep and extremely eroded. Because it's not officially built or managed hikers are encouraged to find other locations to explore in the area.