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 HikesSpruce Nature Trail (Hoh)
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 230 feet
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Highest Point
- 706 feet
Enjoy an easy 1.2-mile loop near the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. Pair it with the Hall of Mosses for a couple of nice, flat exploratory leg-stretchers in the Hoh. Both make for an interesting introduction to the area, and will be a hit with the kids!
Skate Creek Park
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 1,200 feet
Skate Creek Road (FR 52) is closed for the winter. It will reopen in the spring.
This 178-acre area just outside of Packwood has nearly 4 miles of trails for hikers to wander.
Silver Creek Trail
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 4.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,080 feet
Skate Creek Road (FR 52) is closed for the winter. It will reopen in the spring.
This lesser known hike connects two forest service roads via a gentle trail that takes visitors through a shady forest of old growth.
Deception Pass State Park - West Beach Sand Dunes
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 0.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 31 feet
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Highest Point
- 32 feet
1.7.26: Approx 150 feet of the northeast corner of the trail has washed out and is no longer accessible.
A stroll along the sand dunes of Deception State Park's West Beach offers a glimpse into this important geologic feature. The way is easy and interpretive signs provide information about the interesting seaside vegetation unique to this area.
Hoffman Hill Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 116 feet
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Highest Point
- 320 feet
Tucked away in the neighborhood of Hoffman Hill, this trail this is the longest continuous trail in DuPont.
Riverfront Trail
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 7.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 303 feet
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Highest Point
- 391 feet
A blacktop trail with some gravel and dirt sections that meanders along the Columbia River in Richland. Start or end at Columbia Point Marina Park at the south end or USS Triton Submarine Memorial Park in the north. The 7-mile trail has many benches along the way to take a breather and soak up the beauty of the fast-moving Columbia.
Wynn-Jones Preserve
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 25 feet
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Highest Point
- 96 feet
Enjoy a quiet mile-long ramble among towering trees just outside of Port Orchard.
Grand Ridge Park
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 7.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
Grand Ridge Park includes 7 miles of WTA-built trail through western redcedar trees, sword ferns, nettles, berries and, at times, slugs. This trail is a little piece of the backcountry close to Seattle and is open to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.
Seward Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
Whether you're a naturalist looking for flora and fauna, a training trail runner, a dog owner looking for a nice walk, a parent with an energetic child or just a busy urban dweller seeking an break from the city, Seward Park is the place for you.
South Kitsap Regional Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 6.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 200 feet
The network of hiking trails offer longer rambles for adults as well as a short interactive loop for kids.
George C Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 10 feet
1.5.26: The sanctuary is closed until further notice for maintenance.
Enjoy birdwatching opportunities in coastal, marsh and forested environments while exploring the refuge’s three miles of looping trails.
Hockinson Meadows Community Park
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 7 feet
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Highest Point
- 285 feet
This 240-acre park has short walking trails, baseball fields, soccer fields, disc golf, a playground, a picnic shelter and an off-leash dog area.
Talapus Lake Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,280 feet
Talapus Lake is a popular hiking trail during the summer. In the winter the road to the trailhead may be inaccessible to cars, so you will have to start with a road walk before getting to the actual trail, adding some extra miles to a snowshoe route to the lake.
Brown's Point Lighthouse Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 15 feet
Visit this wheelchair-friendly trail on the north side of Tacoma with views of Commencement Bay, Vashon Island and close up of a lighthouse!
Dumas Bay Sanctuary
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.4 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 80 feet
This small 20-acre park offers visitors access to the beach along Dumas Bay.
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 is closed for King County’s Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project. Sections of the trail near the trailhead are also closed. Please follow posted trail detours and stay out of fenced construction areas. Other trailheads such as the Forest Drive; Coal Creek Family YMCA; Cinder Mine; and Red Town trailheads are open.
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.
Olallie Lake via Pratt Lake Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 6.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,446 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,880 feet
Olallie Lake is a wonderful first-time destination for hikers or backpackers just beginning to discover trails.
Rattlesnake Mountain - Grand Prospect
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 7.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,050 feet
This hike on Rattlesnake Mountain near North Bend follows good trails through second-growth forest, with possible wildlife sightings. It leads to some outstanding high viewpoints. In spite of the name, there are no rattlesnakes here.
Rocky Brook Falls
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 0.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
The trail is closed for construction. The closure is expected to last through summer 2026.
This is more of a walk of about 200 yards, but the falls are beautiful when flowing heavily and well worth a visit when in the area.
Poe Mountain via Irving Pass
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,015 feet
One of about six former lookout sites in the Stevens Pass area, Poe Mountain boasts two different trails to the summit; Irving Pass was the recommended route, since you spend a significant amount of the hike on the ridge with awesome views both north and south, though the August 2022 fire has caused significant damage, so it is now more of a toss up.
Kautz Creek to Indian Henry's Hunting Ground
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,335 feet
1.2.26: The trail is closed at 1 mile (Kautz Creek crossing) until further notice due to significant trail damage. There is no bypass route.
While the hunting grounds here hold their fair share of human history, the Kautz Creek drainage that holds the trail leading to the hunting grounds has an even more extensive background — one that's eons old, rather than generations. Witness the way volcanic activity has affected this area and appreciate the awesome power of Rainier up close.
Web Mountain via Putrid Pete's Peak
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Highest Point
- 5,335 feet
Web Mountain is the peak directly to the west of Putrid Pete's Peak. It can be reached via the P3 trail and then by following the ridge line west.
Edfro Creek Preserve
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 9.4 miles, roundtrip
This quiet little forested walk near Acme offers lush greenery, plenty of wildlife to spot, and a nice, newly-maintained trail to enjoy a half-day hike.
Upper Lena Lake
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 14.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,600 feet
The trail to Lena Lake is a pretty, and popular, weekend destination. But hearty hikers and backpackers who venture to Upper Lena Lake will leave the crowds behind and experience a little bit of nirvana.
Nordic Pass - Hyak
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,250 feet
Try this backcountry ski or snowshoe trail through deep forest, past lakes and with access to Windy Pass and Mount Catherine.
Foothills Trail - Wilkeson to Carbonado
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,200 feet
Running between Wilkeson and Carbonado, this branch off the Foothills Trail is an old railroad grade with a wide path that loops through second growth woodland to gain 400 feet of elevation between the two towns.
Lake Wenatchee State Park
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 4.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 75 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,800 feet
A short detour off Highway 2 east of Stevens Pass will lead you a montane masterpiece tucked in the foothills of the Central Cascades. Gentle meandering hiking trails along the 489-acre state park offer scenic views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face Mountain and the iconic Emerald Island.
Nisqually State Park
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
The park is closed until further notice for construction.
Just a few miles west of Eatonville, off Highway 7, is Washington's newest state park. Created thanks to a partnership between the Nisqually Tribe, Washington State Parks and other local agencies, the park provides 1,300 acres of forest, prairie and riverside trails to recreate in.
Park Butte
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 7.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,450 feet
This is a very fragile area. Human waste must be packed out on this trail. Please also note camping is not allowed at the tarns/ponds along Park Butte trail.
On Park Butte, hike to an historic fire lookout and come face-to-face with Koma Kulshan. Along with unobstructed panoramic views of Mount Baker, the Twin Sisters, and the rest of the North Cascades, the route to Park Butte offers dedicated campsites, wildflower-filled alpine meadows and a stunning variety of mushroom species.
Fort Townsend Historical State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 6.5 miles of trails
Visit a historic marine camping park that boasts saltwater shoreline that abuts Port Townsend Bay. Rife with military history, the trails here travel through beautiful forest and offer insight into the area's past life, including a former military cemetary.