Hiking Guide
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Results List
4203 HikesMud Mountain Dam - Rim Trail
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 80 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,300 feet
Located on the White River near Mount Rainier, the Mud Mountain Dam is both a flood control dam operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a recreation facility. This gentle 2-mile trail will take you along the White River.
Palisades
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 15.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,680 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,300 feet
This trail has it all, from beautiful forests, beautiful waterfalls, good climbing and fun descents to technical sections with views of Mount Rainier from cliffs that will inspire you.
Mud Mountain Dam – Vista Trail
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 260 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,300 feet
Located on the White River near Mount Rainier, the Mud Mountain Dam is both a flood control dam operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a recreation facility. The Vista Trail is short but steep.
Little Ranger Peak via Ranger Creek
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,010 feet
This infrequently visited trail is the perfect hike early in the season, because the snow melts off the south-facing flanks of the peak early. If you miss the springtime, save it for fall, because the deciduous trees that line the path make it ideal for a shot of fall color. Enjoy a moderately graded that leads you to a summit that boasts views of Rainier and the White River valley from the summit.
John Muir Discovery
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
Take a gentle walk next to the White River in an old-growth forest.
Doe Falls
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 7.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,720 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,320 feet
The infrequently visited trail to Doe Falls is a good option for hikers preparing for summer hiking. Because of its lower elevation, this hike is snow-free earlier in the year than most in this area, allowing for a pleasant hike to a secluded waterfall early in the season.
Deep Creek
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 4.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,850 feet
Start at the junction with the White River Trail 1199 and climb through old growth timber. At mile .5 find a spur trail to left with a view of the White River Valley. Come to another scenic view of Mt. Rainier and the valley at mile 3.6. The junction with Noble Knob Trail 1184 is just ahead at mile 4.
Dalles River
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,200 feet
Dalles River is a short trail branching off of the Dalles Campground and meandering along the White River. It is known for the 9.5-foot diameter Douglas fir at the trailhead, one of the largest trees in the Snoqualmie Ranger District.
Dalles Ridge Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,000 feet
You'll enjoy relative silence on this hushed snowshoe along a Forest Service road near Mount Rainier. As you hike, look closely for elk signs, then look up to see gorgeous views of Sun Top and The Mountain standing in all her glory (that is, if she isn't hiding behind clouds).
Dalles Ridge
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,700 feet
Dalles Ridge is the primary way that hikers access the popular Noble Knob Trail and Ranger Creek. It provides hikers with a beautiful ridge walk after a steady climb from the trailhead.
Corral Pass Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 11.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,700 feet
This is a snowshoe hike that follows Corral Pass Road, starting at the intersection with highway 410.
Buck Creek
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 170 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,575 feet
Only fragments remain of the Buck Creek trail. But it’s easy enough to combine it with other trails to make a short and easy hike to a seldom-visited wooded shore of the White River.
Mather Memorial Highway Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,800 feet
The White River Snowshoe follows the Mather Memorial Highway (SR 410) through a snowy river valley in Mount Rainier National Park. What is a bustling highway in summer becomes a quiet snowshoe ramble in the winter.
White River
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 5.9 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,960 feet
The White River Trail is a great year-round option to hike a gradual trail through the forest northeast of Mount Rainier National Park.
Sun Top Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 10.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,055 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,240 feet
There is significant avalanche danger on the road/trail in places. Read the hike description for the safest route to the lookout.
This snowshoe route follows a forest road, with a brief stint on the forested summer trail near the top, to a lookout building near Mount Rainier.
Five Mile Lake Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 400 feet
A short loop stroll along a small lake bordered by a small forest and many park amenities.
Coal Creek Trail
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 550 feet
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Highest Point
- 600 feet
The Red Cedar (Coal Creek Parkway) trailhead will be closed until approx. 2028 for construction. The trail and other trailheads remain open: Forest Drive; SE 60th St; Coal Creek Family YMCA; Cinder Mine; Red Town trailheads. Parking is available at: Cinder Mine; Red Town; Coal Creek Family YMCA trailheads.
Some trails near the Red Cedar (Coal Creek Parkway) trailhead are closed during construction. See King County Parks' trail detour map for more information: https://bit.ly/4jawTqZ
Rich in historical artifacts, lush foliage, wooden bridges, and waterfalls, the well-groomed and well-traveled Coal Creek Trail is a satisfying hike for families, trail runners, history buffs, and avid hikers.
Goat Wall Trail
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,260 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,200 feet
Hike up out of the Methow Valley then follow the rim from Fun Rock, with an option to continue to the Mazama Store.
Monument Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 135 feet
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Highest Point
- 135 feet
Venture down to a beach in a small Whatcom County park in Point Roberts.
Geophysical Trails
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 6.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 210 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,630 feet
The Geophysical Trails are accessible year round, but are primarily used for Nordic skiing in winter (no hiking/snowshoeing on the groomed trails). The trailhead is a SnoPark, so you'll need a Sno-Park permit to park in the winter. For the rest of the year, it's open to non-motorized multi-use.
Antoine Peak Conservation Area - Summit Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
Circling the summit allows hikers and their pups to take in all of the views while stretching their legs--the Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Mount Spokane, and Pleasant Prairie can all be seen along this route.
Franklin Falls - Winter
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,600 feet
This popular summer trail off I-90 changes quite a bit during the winter months. Note that there is considerable avalanche danger at the falls.
Mount Spokane State Park - Middle Trail 140
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 2.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 837 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,921 feet
Trail 140 represents the only “bottom to top” trail experience for Mount Spokane’s summit, but is frequently enjoyed in smaller sections to create loops of various distances. Middle Trail 140 is located in the heart of the park, connecting between Smith Gap and Saddle Junction.
Rainier Woods Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 450 feet
This small park has a playground, picnic area, off-leash dog park and more, as well a short walking trails in a wooded area.
Aasgard Pass
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 12.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,800 feet
This “shortcut” to the Enchantments Core Zone refers only to mileage. As far as miles per hour goes, Aasgard may be one of the slowest hikes you attempt. Achieving the pass is a thigh-burning, chest-bursting, eye-popping endeavor that offers as many extraordinary views as beads of sweat that will fall from your brow as you ascend nearly 2,000 feet in just three-quarters of a mile.
Midtown Park
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
This forest is located in the heart of Bonney Lake, offering a place to walk on trails beneath the trees.
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 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.
Crystal Lakes
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,828 feet
Take a short but steep hike on a wide trail to visit two lakes in a beautiful craggy setting. It's only three miles to the upper lake, with 2,300 feet of elevation gain. In season find many wildflowers in the basin near the upper lake, and be alert for wildlife sightings.
Larch Mountain
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 14.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,050 feet
The road to Larch Mountain is closed above the snow gate at milepost 10 for the winter. It typically reopens in late spring.
This long trail extends all the way from the base of Multnomah Falls to the summit of Larch Mountain, 7.7 miles away. It’s a popular out and back, and links to many other trails to make loops in the Columbia River Gorge. Because of its length and location, it runs the gamut of quality, from wide and paved to rugged, narrow, and infrequently-maintained. But don’t worry, it’s steep for quite a lot of the length, so you’ll get a workout no matter what.
Agnes Gorge
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 5.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
12.16.25: North Cascades National Park asks visitors to refrain from visiting the Stehekin area as crews stabilize the area from recent flooding.
This easy day hike is a great destination for families staying in the Stehekin Valley. Huckleberries line the slopes in the fall, and the 200-foot deep gorge you hike along provides thrills at any time of year. Plus, it's a relatively short hike in a valley of miles-long trails.