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Results List

4215 Hikes

North Fork Sol Duc River

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
18.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,900 feet
Highest Point
2,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.12
(8 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

The North Fork Sol Duc River is a remote wilderness trail teeming with adventure. The trail is seldom maintained all the way to its end, and three river fords complicate the effort. The shoulder season hiker may experience solitude and wildlife, but they will also likely encounter high water, blowdown, and route-finding challenges.
 
 

Aurora Ridge

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
16.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,000 feet
Highest Point
4,610 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.17
(6 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildlife

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

The Aurora Ridge Trail is welcome for those who love solitude, and great views of Lake Crescent, Ediz Hook, Mount Baker, Mount Olympus, and Glacier Peak can all be seen from Sourdough Peak and along the ridge.
 
 

Sol Duc River

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
17.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,200 feet
Highest Point
5,050 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.33
(6 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

The Sol Duc River Trail is one of Olympic National Park’s most beloved hikes. Thus it is always crowded and a backcountry camping quota is enforced. Roaring waterfalls, lush old growth, and subalpine meadows where elk bugle and bears browse for berries are just some of the many highlights.
 
 

Sol Duc Falls

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
1.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
1,951 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.19
(31 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

Marvel at old-growth trees amid a lush rain forest landscape while visiting one of Olympic National Park’s most beloved attractions: Sol Duc Falls.
 
 

High Divide - Seven Lakes Basin Loop

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
19.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,000 feet
Highest Point
5,120 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.65
(48 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

Stunning views, stargazing, backcountry lakes and plentiful wildlife await you on this classic 19-mile loop on the Olympic Mountains’ stunning Seven Lakes Basin and High Divide Trail.
 
 

Mink Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
5.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,450 feet
Highest Point
3,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.25
(8 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

The forest to Mink Lake is beautiful, packed full of Queen's Cup, lilies and bunchberry flowers in bloom. Depending on the season, you may see Western Coralroot orchids and Indian Pipe, or Beargrass, Anenomes and violets around the lake.
 
 

Lunch Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
14.72 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,965 feet
Highest Point
4,926 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(4 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

Lunch Lake is a popular stop or overnight camping area along the Seven Lakes Basin Loop in Olympic National Park. Visitors here will need an overnight permit to stay here, attainable from Olympic National Park.
 
 

Lover's Lane Loop

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
5.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
480 feet
Highest Point
2,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.54
(13 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

The Lover's Lane trail follows the Sol Duc river upstream, connecting Sol Duc campground, Sol Duc Falls and the resort.
 
 

Mink Lake to Little Divide

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
15.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,500 feet
Highest Point
4,130 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.12
(8 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

Mink Lake and the Little Divide offer miles of delightful hiking and showcase some of what makes the Sol Duc Valley so popular. Because it lacks the stunning scenery of the High Divide, Little Divide gets a fraction of the traffic. The option to loop back to the trailhead and see Deer Lake and Sol Duc Falls makes this an especially attractive and slightly shorter alternative.
 
 

High Divide

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
9.63 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
5,111 feet
Highest Point
5,384 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.12
(8 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

High Divide trail makes up a section of the Seven Lakes Basin trail and leads to the Bailey Range Traverse. While campsites exist along this route, it's important to reserve your spot in advance of your visit here.
 
 

Ancient Groves

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
0.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
0 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.50
(4 votes)
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

This half-mile loop trail goes through old-growth forest with views of the Sol Duc River.
 
 

Cat Basin Primitive

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
5.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,500 feet
Highest Point
5,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(5 votes)
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

This primitive trail forms a partial loop, connecting the High Divide trail just above Heart Lake with Appleton Pass.
 
 

Bogachiel Peak

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
16.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,675 feet
Highest Point
5,474 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.12
(8 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed

Sol Duc Road is closed for the winter season. It will reopen in spring of 2026.

Bogachiel Peak sits above the dramatic Seven Lakes Basin. While you might expect stunning views here, such is not the case. The treed peak has limited views from the top, but it's a short enough side trip, why not make a stop while you're there?
 
 

Tunnel Creek

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
 
Length
9.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,450 feet
Highest Point
5,050 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.76
(17 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes

12.24.25: The trail is closed until further notice due to the Tunnel Creek Fire.

Tunnel Creek Trail has two trailheads. Nearly all hikers access the trail from the north side where for the first three miles the moderately easy grade is often within earshot of Tunnel Creek. After crossing the South Fork of Tunnel Creek, the route rises at a steeper but manageable grade past Harrison Lakes to 5050 Pass and some nearby viewpoints. The south side trailhead is on the Dosewallips Road. This segment’s notoriously steep grade to 5050 Pass means it is seldom used. Try it and you’ll find out why.
 
 

Saddle Lake via Meadow Mountain

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
21.0 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
4.50
(4 votes)

Tupso Pass Road is washed out 4.8 miles in and is permanently closed past Canyon Creek bridge (8 miles from the trailhead). Vehicles are prohibited past this point but foot and bike traffic is allowed. It is approx. 9 miles to the trailhead from this point.

Saddle Lake is along the route that accesses the Three Fingers Lookout. It requires an 8-mile road walk before the 2.5 miles to get to the lake. There is no camping allowed at this lake.
 
 

Goat Flats

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
25.0 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(6 votes)

Tupso Pass Road is washed out 4.8 miles in and is permanently closed past Canyon Creek bridge (8 miles from the trailhead). Vehicles are prohibited past this point but foot and bike traffic is allowed. It is approx. 9 miles to the trailhead from this point.

Goat Flats is part of the route used to access Three Fingers Lookout.
 
 

Forks of Canyon Creek

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
3.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,400 feet
Highest Point
2,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.67
(3 votes)

Tupso Pass Road is washed out 4.8 miles in and is permanently closed past Canyon Creek bridge (8 miles from the trailhead). Vehicles are prohibited past this point but foot and bike traffic is allowed.

A primitive, difficult to navigate trail switchbacking downhill to the confluence of the forks of Canyon Creek, hence the name. Now situated behind the road closure on the Road 41 system, this trailhead is inaccessible by car.
 
 

Three Fingers

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
15.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,200 feet
Highest Point
6,854 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.60
(20 votes)

Tupso Pass Road is washed out 4.8 miles in and is permanently closed past Canyon Creek bridge (8 miles from the trailhead). Vehicles are prohibited past this point but foot and bike traffic is allowed. It is approx. 9 miles to the trailhead from this point.

A very challenging hike to a lookout in the Mountain Loop Area. Hike a road, then along a trail to gorgeous Goat Flats. From there, the route kicks up in difficulty as it accesses Tin Can Gap. The final push, up ladders rebarred into rock is exposed, and surefootedness is an absolute must at the lookout.
 
 

West Tiger 3

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Length
5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,100 feet
Highest Point
2,525 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.53
(58 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Wildlife
This close-to-the-city wild land trail provides stunning views, great forestlands and ample opportunities to see birds and critters. Of the three peaks on West Tiger, this peak offers the best views, despite being the lowest of the triplets.
 
 

Larrabee State Park - Rock Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
 
Length
2.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,200 feet
Highest Point
1,820 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.23
(13 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Summits
The Rock Trail is one of WTA's signature projects, built from scratch thanks to WTA’s partnerships with various organizations, including Larrabee State Park and Chuckanut Conservancy. A dedicated group of enthusiastic WTA volunteers worked countless hours here, carving a connector trail out of the steep, rugged hillside from the top of Cleator Road to the South Lost Lake Trail. The Rock Trail provides hikers and trail runners a steep climb, gorgeous views, and a peek at the area's fascinating geology.
 
 

Two Dollar Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
 
Length
3.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
550 feet
Highest Point
1,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Old growth
  • Waterfalls
The Two Dollar Trail is one of three approaches to Fragrance Lake. It is popular with runners, bikers and hikers alike because of its good surface throughout. It traverses a west facing ridge through a forest of cedar, Douglas fir, hemlock, bigleaf maple and red maple with views out to the Salish Sea. The trail wanders through a groundcover of salal, Oregon grape and a variety of ferns and a small waterfall whose configuration changes with the seasons.
 
 

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); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

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

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); 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.
 
 

Mount David

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
14.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
5,800 feet
Highest Point
7,420 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.89
(9 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Summits
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Access to trailhead limited following storm damage.

This is a fantastic trip -- amble along a river before making a steep climb to breathtaking ridge walks and astounding views of the craggy Cascades.
 
 

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: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 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.
 
 

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: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 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.
 
 

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: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 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.
 
 

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: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 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.
 
 

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.
 
 

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: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

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