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
4184 HikesBearpaw Mountain Lake
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 650 feet
Bearpaw Lake is a small fishing lake near the Damfino Lakes Trail, which is the shortest route to the exquisite High Divide.
Coal Creek Falls
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 416 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,066 feet
Coal Creek Falls is a wonderful destination for any day hiker looking for an easy and/or family friendly trail with a picturesque culmination at Coal Creek Falls. It’s a well maintained trail that meanders beneath a thick canopy and a dense understory with many wildflower species in the spring.
Acorn Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
This short connector trail, maintained by WTA, links Max's Shortcut trail to BL-1616 on Blanchard Mountain.
Oyster Dome
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,050 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,025 feet
Oyster Dome is a rocky promontory on the western slope of Blanchard Mountain, the grandest member of the Chuckanut Mountain range, an extension of the Cascades that rises directly from the ocean. The sheer cliffs of Oyster Dome offer year-round access to commanding views of the San Juans, Skagit River flats, Olympic Mountains, and Samish Bay.
Garfield Gulch
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 150 feet
Garfield Gulch is a deep ravine located in the north end portion of Tacoma with a short trail.
Pomona Grange Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 0.33 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 140 feet
Located just minutes off the freeway, Pomona Grange Park provides easy access to Friday Creek with excellent salmon viewing sites in the fall or a place to cool off during the heat of summer. With a wide, flat trail and room for a picnic, the park is an excellent place to stop with family and friends of all ages.
Wenberg County Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
This waterside park along Lake Goodwin has a short interpretive loop trail, as well as a campground and day-use area (with a swim beach!).
East Fork Lewis River
Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,000 feet
If you like rugged, primitive trails, creek crossings with no bridges and finding a great view at the end of the trail, this hike is for you.
Eagle Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 90 feet
The Eagle Trail is a grassy urban course on the Stillaguamish River dike from Haller Park to the Dike Road in the City of Arlington. Opened in 2011, it provides an opportunity for nature and wildlife viewing while wandering green space within the city limits and a designated area for dogs to romp and play.
Blue Stilly
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 30 feet
Blue Stilly Park is located in Snohomish County along the Stillaguamish River. The small park has a baseball diamond, picnic areas, a fire pit and a nature trail.
West Bay Woods
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Right in Olympia is this small forest near West Bay, where hikers can see all sorts of wildlife and might even be able to find shells and other artifacts from when the forest used to be part of the shore.
Hockinson Meadows Community Park
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 260 feet
This 240-acre park has short walking trails, baseball fields, soccer fields, a playground, a picnic shelter and an off-leash dog area.
Welcome Pass
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 4.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,200 feet
Providing access to the gorgeous views along the High Divide, Welcome Pass is a nice option for those looking for a workout. Count the 66 switchbacks from the trailhead to the pass at 5,200 feet.
Summerland - Panhandle Gap
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,950 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,800 feet
Begin in old-growth forest, climb up to one of Mount Rainier's most spectacular wildflower meadows, then continue along the highest section of the Wonderland Trail to reach the alpine world of Panhandle Gap. Along the way be alert for marmots and goats, and it is not unusual to see a black bear.
Alger Alp (South Route)
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,150 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,272 feet
Climb Alger Alp for a straightforward day hike or after-work ascent, with a steady climb along an access road through second-growth forest. Soak in the wildflowers and fauna along the way, and views of Skagit Valley, Blanchard Mountain and Samish Bay await you at the summit.
Dash Point State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 19.0 miles of trails
Dash Point State park is located between Seattle and Tacoma and is a popular spot for water recreation. Birdwatchers can see shorebirds and raptors, while beach explorers can look for crabs and starfish on the shores during low tide. While the park is mostly known for the beach, there are also miles of forested trails for hiking and biking.
Lake Sammamish State Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles of trails
A beach, forests, wetlands, and the potential to spot wildlife; Lake Sammamish State Park has it all. And people have been appreciating what the area has to offer for generations -- the land around the lake is culturally significant as a gathering place for several Native American tribes.
Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 8.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,270 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,070 feet
Granite Creek courses through the gorge between Mailbox Peak and Russian Butte. Ascend through the creek’s ravine, immersed in mountain rainforest, alongside whitewater rapids, waterfalls, wildflowers and mushrooms, while you take in majestic views of the mountains of the Middle Fork Valley. Seasonal treats include berries and fall colors.
Larch Lake
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 24.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,591 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,413 feet
There are two ways to get to Larch Lake: either up the Chiwaukum Creek trail to a junction with the trail to Larch Lake, or via Alpine Lakes High Camp (reservations required). The coordinates provided are for the Chiwaukum Creek Trail route.
Swakane Canyon
Central Washington > Wenatchee
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,470 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,980 feet
10.15.25: The Swakane Wildlife Area Unit on the Chelan Wildlife Area is closed due to the Lower Sugarloaf Fire.
This is a nice two season hike on an old road with views of the Columbia River valley from Badger Mountain to Wenatchee. Enroute you may see spring flowers, unique rock formations, and animals like deer, coyotes, snakes and hawks.
Daroga State Park
Central Washington > Wenatchee
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Length
- 2.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 765 feet
Daroga State Park is a recreational oasis in Central Washington, providing riverside access for a host of outdoor activities. Bring the family for a full day along the Columbia River — everyone is sure to find something that will bring them joy.
Peshastin Pinnacles State Park
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,450 feet
Peshastin Pinnacles State Park is closed for the winter. It will reopen again on March 15.
Largely used as a climbing park, Peshastin Pinnacles also makes an ideal stop on Highway 2 to stretch your legs, or as a destination during a visit to Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Cashmere or Chelan. A short trail system offers a nice zigzag, moderately steep loop tour of the base of the climbing areas, and a picnic area makes for a great way to finish the visit off.
Ptarmigan Ridge
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,100 feet
The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.
Rarely can hikers approach a climbers’ realm so easily, with minimal elevation gain, and enjoy beautiful views all along the way.
Mount Shuksan
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Highest Point
- 9,127 feet
The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.
Mount Ann
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 10.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.
A scramble up a mountain near Lake Ann. Climbing experience and equipment required.
Lake Ann (Mount Baker Highway)
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 8.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,150 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,900 feet
The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.
Enjoy up-close, breathtaking views of Mount Shuksan’s west face, along with views of Fisher Chimney, the upper and lower Curtis Glacier, as well as Mount Baker from the trail to Lake Ann. The lake in a rocky basin, in the midst of this spectacular scenery. On some days you can hear ice echoing through the valley as it crashes down the face of Mount Shuksan. This is a late season hike, as snow can linger here into August.
Heather Meadows
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.
Heather Meadows is an area of Mount Baker with a variety of trails to explore with gorgeous views.
Fire and Ice Trail
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,400 feet
The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.
The Fire and Ice trail is the Mount Baker area's premiere interpretive trail, telling the story of how glaciers and volcanoes shaped this impressive place.
Chain Lakes Loop
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 6.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,820 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,400 feet
The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.
This gorgeous loop hike has it all: big views of Mounts Baker and Shuksan, as well as the North Cascades, alpine lakes for swimming, and well-maintained trail winding through meadows and heather. And with wildflowers in spring, blueberry bushes for trail-side snacking in late summer and blazing color in the fall, you can't pick a bad season to visit.
Artist Ridge - Huntoon Point
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,150 feet
The last 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway/SR 542 (from Heather Meadows to Artist Point) is closed for the winter season.
This spectacular, short trail gets lots of love during its short hiking season. Accessible for less than three months each year, hordes of hikers and tourists take to it as the snow finally begins to melt.