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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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4225 Hikes

Ice Creek - Ice Lakes

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan

Length: 28.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 4,200 feet
Highest Point: 6,900 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.20

(5 votes)

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A beautiful multi-day hike through ponderosa pines to a high altitude basin. Enjoy lakes, waterfalls, larches, and solitude with the possibility of a top out of 9,060 foot Mount Maude.

Hurricane Hill

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

Length: 3.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 650 feet
Highest Point: 5,757 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.30

(33 votes)

Dogs not allowed
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Whether you need a day hike for the whole family or the perfect trail to round out your first visit to Olympic National Park, Hurricane Hill is the answer. You can even use this trail as the jumpoff (or ending point) to a variety of longer hikes out of the Elwha River Valley.

Horseshoe Basin

North Cascades > Pasayten

Length: 12.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,550 feet
Highest Point: 7,200 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.88

(16 votes)

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At the easterly edge of the Pasayten Wilderness, almost touching the Canadian border, lies a truly unique and beautifully remote place. Horseshoe Basin is one of the few places in the Lower 48 to contain alpine tundra and is home to bears, deer and pronghorn sheep, if you know where to look.

Hidden Lake Lookout

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Length: 8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 3,300 feet
Highest Point: 6,900 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.67

(82 votes)

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The Hidden Lake trail is one of the crown jewels of hiking in Washington State. No other trail offers so much as Hidden Lake Lookout: forest, wildflowers, a true alpine environment of stark granite well above treeline, breathtaking summit views of the heart of North Cascades National Park, and a fire lookout with a sweeping history almost as big as the mountainous landscape it gazes over.

Heart Lake via Lily Basin Trail

South Cascades > Goat Rocks

Length: 13.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,900 feet
Highest Point: 6,148 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.50

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
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The Lily Basin trail climbs gently through corridors of huckleberry, mountain azalea and patches of bear grass to sweet little Heart Lake.

Hazel Wolf Wetlands

Issaquah Alps

Length: 1.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 60 feet
Highest Point: 525 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.91

(11 votes)

Dogs not allowed
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Good for kids
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Hike a loop around this exceptional wetland. In season, view a variety of waterfowl. And marvel at the close-up views of beaver dams.

Hauser Lake Conservation Area

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Length: 5.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 600 feet
Highest Point: 2,640 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

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Named for its proximity to Hauser Lake, this hike doesn't actually offer any lake access or views. Instead, it's a good place to stretch one's legs and perhaps see some wildlife.

Beacon Rock State Park - Hardy and Rodney Falls

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA

Length: 3.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,200 feet
Highest Point: 1,648 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.57

(7 votes)

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If the long, rocky loop around the summit of Hamilton Mountain is too much, don't despair. There are alternative hikes in the area, and the trail to the twin cascades of Hardy and Rodney Falls is, hands down, the best option.

Hansville Greenway

Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula

Length: 2.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 180 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.75

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
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Providing a cool forest walk even on warm summer day, Hansville Greenway is an extensive network of trails encompassing the community of Hansville on the Kitsap peninsula.

Hannegan Pass and Peak

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 10.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 3,100 feet
Highest Point: 6,200 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.58

(36 votes)

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The wide-open trail to Hannegan Pass and Hannegan Peak offers spectacular mountain views, glorious alpine wildflowers, waterfalls and glaciers. Choose to hike to 5050 foot Hannegan Pass (about 8 miles roundtrip) or press on to the 6,200 foot summit of Hannegan Peak — 10.6 miles roundtrip.

Hamma Hamma Beaver Pond

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Length: 0.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 390 feet
Highest Point: 1,033 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.60

(5 votes)

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This trail is listed in Audubon's Olympic Loop of The Great Washington State Birding Trail. The trail drops fairly steeply from the trailhead to begin a 0.7 mile loop around the lake. There are several benches along the way for resting while bird watching.

Halliday

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 8.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,000 feet
Highest Point: 4,800 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.75

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
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The Halliday trail is certainly no holiday, but tackling this steep, infrequently maintained trail means you will get quite the workout, and have the opportunity to experience the varying terrain and environments of the Colville National Forest.

Greenbrier Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 1.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 105 feet
Highest Point: 236 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

Come visit this WTA-built trail, a nearly 2-mile hike through palustrine forest and wetlands, mostly flat with some rolling hills. Great for walkers, kids, and dogs.

Green Mountain - Tin Mine Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula

Length: 4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 600 feet
Highest Point: 1,200 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.25

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
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At just four miles roundtrip, Tin Mine is a nice year-round hike that features history and is kid-friendly. There’s also lots of beaver ponds along the way and seasonal cascades as well.

Grassy Knoll

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA

Length: 4.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,048 feet
Highest Point: 3,648 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.75

(4 votes)

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Take a short, heart-rate-elevating climb to a former fire lookout site with extensive views of the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, and the Silver Star Scenic Area.

Grass Lake Nature Park

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia

Length: 1.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 194 feet
Highest Point: 220 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.67

(3 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Fall foliage
Good for kids
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A peaceful walk around the wetlands, this is the perfect stroll for someone who wants to experience a little chunk of nature. The tract of wetlands is well-preserved despite being close to town, making the park an attraction for bird-watchers and plant-lovers in the city of Olympia.

Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Length: 8.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,270 feet
Highest Point: 3,070 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.10

(77 votes)

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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.

Grand Valley Loop

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

Length: 7.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,080 feet
Highest Point: 6,450 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.24

(21 votes)

Dogs not allowed
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Old growth
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The Grand Valley Loop is a great option, combining a ridge walk with sections along both Grand Creek Valley and Badger Valley.

Gold Creek

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

Length: 14.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 3,500 feet
Highest Point: 3,250 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(6 votes)

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Located in the Dungeness River recreational area, this hidden gem provides miles of pleasant hiking, and the scenery is delightful the whole way. And with nearly 15 miles of steep hiking, this also makes a great training hike as well.

Glacier Basin

Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River

Length: 6.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,600 feet
Highest Point: 5,900 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.19

(37 votes)

Dogs not allowed
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Floods in 2006 severely damaged the Glacier Basin trail, but after four years of work, WTA completed a new trail in Glacier Basin at Mount Rainier National Park in the summer of 2011. Since then, hikers of all stripes have had the pleasure of enjoying a brand-new route to one of the mountain's most iconic glaciers on an easy-to-hike trail.

Elwha River and Geyser Valley

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

Length: 17.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 3,570 feet
Highest Point: 1,450 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.17

(6 votes)

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Follow in the footsteps of the intrepid Press Expedition while enjoying the natural beauty, local history and wildlife along the Olympic Peninsula’s Elwha River.

Frontier Park Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

Frontier park is a 71-acre park situated between Puyallup and Graham.

Frenchman's Bar

Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area

Length: 2.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 75 feet
Highest Point: 210 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(1 vote)

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Just a few miles from the heart of downtown Vancouver is a quaint rural getaway, where the Frenchman’s Bar Trail connects Vancouver Lake Park to Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park. The wide, paved path provides the perfect urban getaway for hikers and dog walkers alike—it’s also a favorite among birders. On clear days, you’ll be treated to views of Mount Hood, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens.

Fortune Ponds

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Length: 13.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,700 feet
Highest Point: 4,700 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.57

(7 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Old growth
Wildflowers/Meadows

Not traveled by the masses, the Meadow Creek trail provides plenty of solitude as you gently climb through old burn and old growth to heather slopes, blueberry patches, and snow-fed lakes near the Cascade Crest.

Fort Steilacoom Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 4.1 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 154 feet
Highest Point: 376 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.17

(6 votes)

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Good for kids
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Bird watching, historical sites and Rainer and Olympic views.

Fog City

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410

Length: 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,296 feet
Highest Point: 5,886 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.75

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
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Hike a short but steep trail up to the Pacific Crest Trail and points beyond.

Fishtrap Lake - North and South Loop

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Length: 8.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 126 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.50

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
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Good for kids
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The Fishtrap area is part of the Channeled Scablands of Eastern Washington. The deep coulees and canyons were carved by the Great Missoula Floods following the last Ice Age tens of thousands of years ago.