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4202 Hikes

The Enchantments

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
18.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
4,500 feet
Highest Point
7,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.76
(157 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.19.25 Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road. The road is closed to all but local traffic following storm damage.

The Enchantment Lakes are an alpine wonderland of pristine lakes set among polished granite, soaring peaks, blazing larches and ambling mountain goats. Widely regarded as the crown jewel of hiking in Washington, this trail exceeds even the wildest of superlatives.
 
 

Lake Stuart

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
9.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,665 feet
Highest Point
5,065 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.96
(28 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth

12.19.25 Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road. The road is closed to all but local traffic following storm damage.

The Core Zone of the Enchantments may be one of the most popular destinations in Washington state, but those who venture to Lake Stuart may just get the extra-enchanting reward of relative solitude in a high traffic area. Most hikers heading into the Enchantments use the Lake Stuart trailhead, but make for the Core zone via Colchuck Lake and Aasgard Pass. However, taking the right-hand trail 2.2 miles from the trailhead leads you into an adjacent valley, with a large, shallow lake at the base of the imposing massif of Mount Stuart.
 
 

French Creek

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
14.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
3,200 feet
Highest Point
6,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.19.25 Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road. The road is closed to all but local traffic following storm damage.

The bridge over French Creek 1.5 miles up Icicle Creek Trail is broken and unsafe to cross. There is no way to ford the creek during high water.

One of many trails in this area that create tons of fun loop options, the French Creek Trail is 14.4 miles long, and gains 3200 feet of elevation along its length. Due to diminishing funding, the trail is very brushy in sections, making it difficult to navigate. Hiking it end-to-end makes for a fun traverse through the heart of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, and over county lines!
 
 

Jack Ridge

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
3.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,900 feet
Highest Point
5,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.75
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Rivers

12.19.25 Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road. The road is closed to all but local traffic following storm damage.

A trail to a ridgetop in the Icicle Creek area.
 
 

Johnson Mountain

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
5.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,600 feet
Highest Point
5,220 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Escape the crowds and access early season views in the Teanaway. Starting on an old forest road and ending on a climbers’ trail, this mostly exposed hike passes through wildflowers and a burn area to reach the Johnson Mountain summit with views of the Enchantments, Rainier, the Teanaway River Valley, and wind farms of eastern Washington.
 
 

Jungle Creek

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
4.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,500 feet
Highest Point
4,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Jungle Creek Trail is a 4-mile long trail from FS 9701/Jungle Creek Road to Johnson Media Trail #1383. The saddle at 2.1 miles from the trailhead is the highest point of the trail at 4,500 feet in elevation. In spring there are a lot of flowers along the trail. When the weather is good, there are good views of peaks in Stuart Range at the saddle.
 
 

Esmeralda Peak (Esmerelda)

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Highest Point
6,362 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(4 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Summits

12.19.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

A class 2 scramble up Esmerelda Peak.
 
 

Iron Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
7.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,360 feet
Highest Point
6,160 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.18
(11 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Get a great workout and some incredible views on this steep, dry trail in the Teanaway.
 
 

Iron Peak via Tooth Saddle Trail

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
9.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,050 feet
Highest Point
6,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits

12.19.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

This alternate approach to Iron Peak begins at the Beverly Turnpike trailhead.
 
 

Teanaway Peak/Gene's Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Highest Point
6,779 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(4 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Summits

12.19.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Great views of the entire Stuart Range on this scramble via the Beverly Turnpike trail.
 
 

Mary's Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Elevation Gain
3,143 feet
Highest Point
6,680 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

12.19.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

A class 2 scramble to Mary's Peak in the Teanaway, featuring stunning views of the Stuart Range. Climbing experience recommended.
 
 

Johnson Creek - Medra Pass

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,250 feet
Highest Point
5,420 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.64
(11 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Snag views of Mount Stuart, the Enchantment range and much of the North Fork Teanaway Valley on this less-traveled trail in the Teanaway. Wildflowers, rivers, and a healthy workout all precede the views many seek at Medra Pass.
 
 

Fourth Creek

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
3.6 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,300 feet
Highest Point
5,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers

12.19.25 - Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Accessible from the Beverly Turnpike trail or from the Ingalls Creek trail, Fourth Creek is a hiker-only trail that connects Beverly Turnpike with the Ingalls Creek trail and allows hikers to create loops in the popular Teanaway area.
 
 

North Fork Teanaway River

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,700 feet
Highest Point
4,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.00
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife

12.19.25 - Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

This ski/snowshoe follows the North Fork Teanaway River Road that hikers drive on in the summer to get to the various Teanaway trailheads, passing through open forest and meadows alongside the North Fork Teanaway River.
 
 

Rye Creek to Camp Lake Snowshoe

Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
 
Length
5.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
250 feet
Highest Point
2,750 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Rivers

12.19.25 - Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

This snowshoe route follows snow-covered forest roads to Camp Lake in the Teanaway Community Forest.
 
 

Jack Creek Snowshoe

Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
 
Length
29.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,400 feet
Highest Point
4,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Lakes
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.19.25 - Trail not recommended due to washouts at 29 pines and tree falling hazards.

This route is in the Teanaway / 29 Pines Staging Area Groomed Trail System. The long and mostly flat road can be used for snowshoeing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing when weather permits.
 
 

Midtown Park

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(1 vote)
This forest is located in the heart of Bonney Lake, offering a place to walk on trails beneath the trees.
 
 

Spruce Railroad Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
5.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
250 feet
Highest Point
700 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.87
(39 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views

12.16.25 - Trail closed due to major landslide.

Hop aboard the Spruce Railroad Trail for a scenic and historic hike along the sparkling shores of massive Lake Crescent. With a microclimate of warmer and drier conditions than areas just a few miles away, this trail is a good hiking choice on an overcast afternoon.
 
 

John Muir Discovery

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
0.3 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
3.33
(3 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

Take a gentle walk next to the White River in an old-growth forest.
 
 

Mud Mountain Dam – Vista Trail

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
0.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
260 feet
Highest Point
1,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

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.
 
 

Mud Mountain Dam - Rim Trail

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
80 feet
Highest Point
1,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.80
(10 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

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.
 
 

Dalles Ridge Snowshoe

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,800 feet
Highest Point
4,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(2 votes)
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

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).
 
 

Skookum Flats

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
4.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
525 feet
Highest Point
2,515 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.59
(29 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

Enjoy a gentle walk through shaded forest, often within sight and/or sound of the White River. Skookum Falls can be your destination for a 4.6-mile round trip, or use the south trailhead to choose segments of the 8.5-mile trail (one-way) to hike, bike or run. It’s all good.
 
 

Dalles River

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
1.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
150 feet
Highest Point
2,200 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

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

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
1.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
5,700 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(6 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

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.
 
 

Palisades

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
15.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,680 feet
Highest Point
5,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.14
(22 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

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.
 
 

Buck Creek

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
1.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
170 feet
Highest Point
2,575 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Old growth
  • Rivers

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

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.
 
 

Sun Top Snowshoe

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
10.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,055 feet
Highest Point
5,240 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(4 votes)
  • Summits

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

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.
 
 

Snoquera Falls Loop

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
3.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
975 feet
Highest Point
3,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.62
(40 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Waterfalls

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

With a trailhead so easily accessible, there's no excuse not to visit Snoquera Falls. Best in early spring, this lush, forested trail features a pretty fantail cascade plunging down a sheer, rocky wall.
 
 

Little Ranger Peak via Ranger Creek

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
12.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,500 feet
Highest Point
5,010 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(10 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Wildlife

12.17.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to washout on State Route 410 past Enumclaw. (Access through the washout restricted to Greenwater locals and official responders.)

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.