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
4225 HikesEntiat River
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 15.25 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,690 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,760 feet
A long, rambling gateway into the eastern side of Glacier Peak Wilderness, the Entiat River Trail culminates at its namesake glacier with Mount Maude, Seven Fingered Jack and Mount Fernow towering above. Ravaged by wildfires over the years, the majority of the trail is exposed, dry and dusty. Both flora and fauna are slowly returning and the revealed panorama of bordering peaks makes for an extraordinary wilderness corridor.
Elbow Lake
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,100 feet
Above the banks of the South Fork Nooksack lies Pioneer Camp and the trailhead for the Elbow Lake Trail. Climb gently the first two miles through mature, mid-elevation forest to the Bell Pass Trail junction, a little used route to Mazama Park, or continue another mile to access the remote beauty of Elbow Lake. Large, ancient yellow cedars can be found on the north side of the lake as the trail continues to wind towards the Middle Fork Nooksack.
Eightmile Lake
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 6.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,650 feet
Along a moderate trail into the glorious Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, past burnt Ponderosa Pines, chattering mountain streams, plenteous wildflowers and tall mountain peaks, hikers will find beautiful Eightmile Lake and its rocky, tree lined shore.
Squire Creek Pass via Eight-mile Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 5.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,350 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,107 feet
Cascading waterfalls from the numerous streams and the frequent tarns located along the way make this an enjoyable hike. Mountain goats are known to frequent the area. During the late summer, ripe huckleberries can be found at the pass. But it comes at a cost -- a steep scramble on an unmaintained trail.
Edds Mountain
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 11.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,916 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,320 feet
Wildflowers and views of the Kettle River Valley reward hikers of this lightly-used trail not far from Rebublic. After climbing steeply up to the shoulder of Edds Mountain, you'll ramble ridge-tops until you run into the Kettle Crest Trail.
Easton Ridge
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,270 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,470 feet
Easton Ridge is a hiker’s friend. Located on the east side of Cascades, hikers will often find drier weather here than on the west side, and with a relatively low peak elevation (4462 feet), snow melts out earlier than other nearby summits at higher elevation.
East Ridge Trail
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,179 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,582 feet
A 1.5 mile connector trail winding up the East Ridge of Squak Mountain. Accesses the Summit Trail and the East Side Trail.
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.
East Crater
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,900 feet
The East Crater Trail is a heavily used connector to the Pacific Crest Trail that also provides relatively easy access to the heart of the Indian Heaven Wilderness.
Early Winters
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 3.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,530 feet
The Early Winters Trail #522 is a part of a trail that went between the Methow and Skagit rivers. Hikers have the opportunity to tread along a short section of this historic trail, where many have gone in the prior centuries. Depending upon how recently the trail has been maintained, this may include experiencing the difficulties of foot travel through the raw wilds of the North Cascades.
Eagle Creek
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 7.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 4,250 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,250 feet
This valley trail in the forest gradually climbs 5 miles to a junction with a side trail to nearby Silver Lake. Beyond the junction, the main trail climbs 3 more miles through alpine meadows and forest to views at Eagle Pass.
Eagle Cliff (Cypress Island)
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 730 feet
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Highest Point
- 730 feet
Cypress Island Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA) is the largest relatively undeveloped island in the San Juan Islands and is home to over 5,200 acres of protected forests, wetlands, grasslands and tidelands.
Dumbbell Lake
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 13.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,070 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
The Tumac plateau is a wonderland of rolling sub-alpine forest broken by wildflower meadows, ponds, and lake after lake. The 14-mile loolipop loop to Dumbbell Lake will take you past seven lakes large enough to have been named along with many smaller ponds and marshes that provide some of the finest elk, trout, and mosquito habitat in the Cascades.
Dry Creek
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 8.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 350 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,500 feet
Low-lying with impressive trees bordering each side of it, this trail is a nice option year-round. The Doug-fir, bigleaf maple, and hemlock forest canopy in this narrow valley shades hikers in the heat of summer, and in winter the elevation means it's unlikely to have heavy snow to navigate. And since much of it's a former railroad grade, the trail is easy enough for hikers of all types.
Dry Creek
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,600 feet
7.7.25: This trail and FR 24 are closed until further notice due to the Bear Gulch Fire.
Climb through second-growth forest to a not-so-dry creek, while enjoying spring wildflowers and views of nearby Lake Cushman and surrounding peaks. WTA has done years of work on this trail, improving it from a rough footpath to a pleasant, easy-to-follow (if steep) trail.
Flowing Lake Regional Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 75 feet
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Highest Point
- 620 feet
With plenty of options for visitors — including a playground, picnic tables, walking trails and a campground — Flowing Lake Regional Park is a fun destination for a pit stop, an hour, the afternoon or the whole weekend.
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.
Albert Camp
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 8.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,700 feet
Connect to Horseshoe Mountain on this scenic ridge trail that takes you through a lodgepole pine forest and some of the most spectacular views in the Pasayten Wilderness.
Tolmie State Park - Four Cedars Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.98 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 225 feet
Take a short jaunt in Tolmie State Park. Great for families or just a quick stretch of the legs.
Trillium Park
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 0.25 miles, one-way
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Highest Point
- 180 feet
Trillium Park is a small urban park connecting two neighborhoods in Olympia, with a trail running through the park.
Dosewallips State Park - Beach Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 0.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 0 feet
Accessible only at low-tide, this trail (called the North Tidal Area Trail on the Dosewallips State Park map) is a short, gravelled trail that meanders along the north end of the beach at the state park. While this trail is quite short, and only accessible during a limited time, there are 10 total miles of trail in the state park, found across Highway 101 and departing from the camping area. If you want a longer hike, try the Steam Donkey or the Maple Valley trail.
Dishpan Gap
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 9.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
Stunning alpine meadows and peak views, Dishpan Gaps charming trail leads you to a gateway of more trails.
Dishman Hills Natural Area - Nimbus Knob Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,350 feet
This is a loop hike created in April 2013 to provide for a new hiking experience while preserving some areas of the natural area for wildlife.
Discovery Park Loop Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 140 feet
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Highest Point
- 325 feet
Seattle's Discovery Park Loop Trail is a designated National Recreation Trail, 2.8 miles long with an elevation change of just 140 feet. It passes through both forest and open meadows, offers extensive views, good prospects for bird watchers, and it can be hiked or jogged year-round.
Dingford Creek-Hester Lake
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 10.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,900 feet
Hike a rugged trail through second-growth hemlock forest. You'll cross several lively creeks and see waterfalls on your way to a high alpine lake well-stocked with trout.
Diablo Lake
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 7.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,950 feet
Follow the Diablo Lake Trail up and across talus slopes on the flanks of Sourdough Mountain to impressive cascading waterfalls and stunning views of Ross Lake and Colonial, Pyramid, Davis Peaks, as well as Jack Mountain.
Deception Pass
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 28.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,500 feet
Accessible from Highway 2, I-90, or the iconic Pacific Crest Trail, Deception Pass is a gateway to alpine lakes, stunning mountain views or, if you're a thru-hiker, Mexico or Canada.
Deception Lakes
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 9.85 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,630 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,090 feet
This group of small lakes in the Alpine Wilderness sits along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) between Mac Peak and Surprise Mountain. It's a great rest stop for a multi-day backpacking trip along the PCT, a campsite for an overnight trip, or even a destination for a long day hike.
Deception Falls National Recreation Area
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
The short half-mile interpretive trail along Deception Falls is a great stop for a quick stretch of the legs as you drive over Stevens Pass. The highlight is the tumbling, multi-tiered waterfall and its distinctive 90 degree turn the creek makes at a stop along the way.
Deception Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,150 feet
Everything that makes a river hike fun is here, cool bridges, waterfalls, big trees, lots of dripping moss, and mushrooms.