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
4224 HikesMeadow Mountain
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 35.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,850 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,850 feet
3.23.26: The trailhead is not accessible due to a washout at mile 4 on Whitechuck Road (FR 23). There is a closure in place on the road.
Take three or four days to explore this rugged trail near Glacier Peak. If you're feeling ambitious, make it a traverse either to or from White Chuck Bench.
Chimacum Ridge Community Forest
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 4.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 330 feet
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Highest Point
- 486 feet
Nearly 5 miles of easy hiking on trails and forest roads, with mountain and valley views.
Weldon Wagon Road
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 5.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,290 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,900 feet
Oregon white oak woodlands with open ridgetop meadows, wildflowers, and views of the White Salmon Valley make this a delightful hike that is off the beaten track.
Sloan Peak
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,835 feet
This route on the north side of Sloan Peak is steep and challenging. Hikers with navigational skills can make it to the base of the peak -- climbing gear and expertise is needed to achieve the summit.
East Fork Foss - Necklace Valley
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 18.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,000 feet
The Necklace Valley makes a wonderful 2-3 night backpack trip for hearty hikers, and rewards with cool alpine lakes to swim and fish in, or just camp beside. Or take a day trip along the East Fork Foss River admire the amazing second-growth tree canopy.
Fisher Lake
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,580 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,171 feet
This is a large lake hidden just south of Tonga Ridge in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Reached by a brushy, boot-beaten fisherman's path, it is less visited than many lakes in the area, but the route is marked on the map, and if you are willing to put up with a bit of inconvenience, this makes a nice day hike or overnight.
Evans Lake
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,700 feet
While Evans Lake may be less well-known than many of the other lakes nestled within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, it nevertheless offers a pleasant backcountry experience.
East Fork Foss River Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 12.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,150 feet
This snowshoe route starts off with a roadwalk, then carries on through the East Fork Foss River Valley on the Necklace Valley Trail.
Wildside Trail-De Leo Wall
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 4.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 489 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,122 feet
12.24.25: The Wildside trail is closed until further notice due to flooding. Nearby trails remain open.
A moderate, year round loop trail in the Issaquah Alps that is popular with hikers, dog walkers and trail runners. Entering the large parking area at the Red Town trailhead (one of several in this 3,100-acre regional park) it’s hard to imagine that what is today a lush green forest was once a busy coalmine operation. Now all that remains are nearly forgotten place names, a few carefully preserved artifacts and caution signs warning of the hazards of travel off established trails.
Tonga Ridge Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,100 feet
The route up Tonga Ridge is not clearly marked for winter travel. Visitors to this area should have a route planned, a map, snow travel and avalanche travel skills.
Tonga Ridge / Mount Sawyer
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,495 feet
An up and down meandering trail that leads through open forest, wildflower meadows and a side trip to some fantastic views. The road up does most of the work, so the climb is not too long, and can be done by most hikers.
Terrace Mountain
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 5.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,000 feet
Woodard Bay Conservation Area
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 3.5 miles of trails
With five miles of shoreline in South Puget Sound, the Woodard Bay Conservation Area includes forests, wetlands of freshwater, as well as historic and cultural resources that are a valuable diversion in the area.
Umatilla Rim Trail
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 13.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,050 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,450 feet
This trail is located in the Umatilla National Forest in Oregon, but is close enough for a day hike from Washington. The route is a thru-hike in the Blue Mountains.
Devore Creek
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 15.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 5,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,600 feet
Climbing steeply up into the mountains to the west of Lake Chelan, the Devore Creek Trail begins in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area near Weaver Point Campground, offering miles of hiking and adventuring.
Willapa Hills Trail
Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
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Length
- 56.5 miles, one-way
Once a railroad, this trail can visitors to travel between the towns of Chehalis and South Bend without having to drive! Do note though, the trail is in varying stages of development, so be sure you are prepared for pavement, gravel, dirt, or detours depending on your route.
Capitol State Forest - Sherman Creek Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 7.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,150 feet
This is one of the longest hike options in Capitol State Forest -- weaving through wooded valleys and along quietly flowing creeks, visitors here may discover not only natural wonders but also relics from the time that this area was the home of many a logging show.
Kettle Crest Trail
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 44.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 8,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,140 feet
The Kettle Crest Trail is the granddaddy of long-distance, high-country routes in Eastern Washington. Over the course of its 44 miles, it presents a virtual highlight reel of dry-side beauty, from sage-scented meadows to subalpine parkland.
Kettle Crest North
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 29.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 5,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,135 feet
With 12 named peaks along a route that starts and stays high, hikers can expect big views, no crowds and excellent stargazing.
Whitehorse Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 27.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,305 feet
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Highest Point
- 559 feet
The westernmost 3 miles of the trail (landslide) and section 1.7 miles east of the Trafton trailhead (flood damage) are closed until further notice.
The Whitehorse Trail runs for 27 miles along an old railroad grade, connecting the towns of Arlington and Darrington. The route generally follows Highway 530 and the North Fork Sauk River as it approaches the cascade foothills.
Pigeon Creek Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 121 feet
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Highest Point
- 41 feet
The Pigeon Creek Trail takes you for a stroll along Everett's industrial waterfront. Watch the Port of Everett operate, relax on the beach, watch for trains, and enjoy bird watching from the end of the trail.
Kalama Horse Camp to Kalama Falls
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 870 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
There are two routes to Kalama Falls; the longer route starts from the Kalama Horse Camp and takes hikers through the forest.
Songbird Peak
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Trail closed: The route to Songbird Peak is illegally built. Please refrain from use.
The route to Songbird Peak is not an official trail and leads into the watershed. Please refrain from use.
Hall Creek
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Trail closed: The route for Hall Creek is illegally built. Please refrain from use.
Hall Creek is not an official Forest Service trail. The route is not maintained and may lead into the adjacent watershed. Hikers are asked to refrain from use.
Greenway Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Trail closed: The trail used to access Greenway Mountain is illegally built. Please refrain from use.
The route to Greenway Mountain is not an official trail. Hikers are requested to refrain from use.
Boyd Creek Interpretive Trail
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 906 feet
The road to this trailhead (NF 37) is washed out just a few hundred feet before the trailhead.
The boardwalk on the trail is broken and impassable.
This less-than-a-mile boardwalk hike is a lovely way to get outside and enjoy a little forest time in a cathedral of trees.
French Creek
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 14.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,100 feet
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!
South Creek
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
Trail closed: Private property starts approx. 2.5 miles in and there are no public routes to detour. Please do not hike.
The trail is closed approximately 2.5 miles up, as it crosses through a gated private property boundary. There is currently no public access. Please do not hike.
Hex Mountain Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
The winter access of Hex Mountain via NF-116 is closed to the public.
The winter access of Hex Mountain via NF-116 is closed to the public.
Indian Creek
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 8.0 miles, one-way
An infrequently-maintained trail in the William O Douglas wilderness.