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4216 Hikes

Anderson Pass

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Highest Point: 4,480 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(4 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Lakes
Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Wildlife

A variety of different loop routes in this area pass through Anderson Pass, making it a well-travelled revolving door in the mountainous terrain of the Olympics.

Jolly Mountain

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway

Length: 13.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 4,000 feet
Highest Point: 6,440 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.62

(8 votes)

Mountain views
Ridges/passes
Summits
Wildflowers/Meadows

Rising close to 4,000 feet out of the Cle Elum River Valley to meet the Yellow Hill Trail, the Jolly Mountain Trail presents a vigorous climb to a rambunctious ridgeline and perky panoramic summit with breathtaking mountain range views for miles of West Teanaway, the Enchantments, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier and Mount Adams that you are likely to have all to yourself.

Cramer Lake

South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley

Length: 3.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 950 feet
Highest Point: 5,067 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(7 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Good for kids
Lakes
Old growth
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

The south end of the William O. Douglas Wilderness is rolling country swathed in mature forest that is interrupted by dozens of named, and many more unnamed, lakes. A visit to scenic Cramer Lake, with its clear water, good fishing, and comfortable campsites will leave you wanting to explore deeper into the Tumac Plateau.

Hidden Forest Trail

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Length: 7.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,650 feet
Highest Point: 2,340 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.67

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Mountain views

Hike a short, steep little-used trail deep within the Tigers. In winter, descend past ghostly leafless trees. In summer, appreciate areas of exuberant moss and greenery. And, with luck, you might have the trail all to yourself.

Burfoot County Park

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia

Length: 3.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 150 feet
Highest Point: 200 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.67

(9 votes)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

A charming little escape on Budd Inlet, just north of the City of Olympia.

Bloedel Reserve

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 2.4 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 230 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Fall foliage
Good for kids
Lakes

This 140-acre public garden has trails, a reflection pool, a Japanese garden and more. Visitors must obtain a timed ticket in advance online.

Mount Howard (Oregon)

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 2.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Hike up to the summit of Mount Howard, or take the gondola to the top.

Hat Point Lookout

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 0.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 84 feet
Highest Point: 7,008 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

This short loop hike showcases the dry Hells Canyon environment and a pretty cool fire lookout tower.

Hunter Falls

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 0.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 240 feet
Highest Point: 5,200 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Hunter Falls is a narrow, deep cataract. The crashing waters turn an otherwise dry environment into a burst of white water and greenery.

Red Pass

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Elevation Gain: 2,300 feet
Highest Point: 5,300 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.50

(6 votes)

An abandoned trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Grace Lakes

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Length: 4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 500 feet
Highest Point: 4,700 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.33

(6 votes)

Lakes
Mountain views

Take a short hike up to these lakes in the Stevens Pass Ski Area.

Bear Lake

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Length: 0.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 75 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.09

(11 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes

If the rugged trek to Pinnacle Lake is too much, but you still want a nice hike to an alpine lake, try Bear Lake. The Pinnacle Lake trail passes Bear Lake, which makes a great destination for new hikers, or those who just want a short stroll.

Squire Creek

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Length: 8.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,566 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.60

(5 votes)

Fall foliage
Ridges/passes

A route-finding bushwhack to beautiful views and berries in the summertime in the North Cascades

Round Mountain

South Cascades > Goat Rocks

Length: 5.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,700 feet
Highest Point: 5,970 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.14

(14 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Summits
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

This short and sweet little hike to Round Mountain offers nice views, and a good half-day hike for those looking to explore the Goat Rocks Wilderness while staying at a nearby resort. Alternatively, you can tack it onto a longer day, make it a thru-hike, or even a side trip while hiking the PCT. For such a low-key destination, it’s remarkably accessible.

Nike Horse Trail

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

Length: 0.3 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 39 feet
Highest Point: 1,223 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.33

(3 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

A way from the Sky Country Trailhead on Cougar Mountain to access the Cave Hole Trail via a loop with Old Man's Trail.

Miller Peninsula-Thompson Spit

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

Length: 6.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 880 feet
Highest Point: 360 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.17

(18 votes)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

This wooded walk enters a lush ravine lined with remnant old-growth and gives way to an isolated beach with views of Protection Island.

Surprise Lake Snowshoe

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Length: 8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,300 feet
Highest Point: 4,500 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(6 votes)

Lakes
Mountain views
Old growth
Waterfalls
Wildlife

Heading to Surprise Lake in the winter can be rewarding, but be sure you know your avalanche warning signs before heading up.

Frasier Creek and Ridgeline Trail

Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region

Length: 5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 800 feet
Highest Point: 950 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Fall foliage
Lakes
Rivers
Wildlife

Hike through the forest on this small trail system near Yale Lake and Amboy.

North Coast Route

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Length: 30.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 200 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.20

(10 votes)

Coast
Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Lakes
Old growth
Rivers
Wildlife

Hike through and alongside coastal forest, rocky cliffs and the wild Pacific coast on a relatively well-maintained route.

Lookout Mountain Lookout - Methow

North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth

Length: 2.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet
Highest Point: 5,518 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.43

(7 votes)

Mountain views
Summits
Wildflowers/Meadows

This scenic hike can be done in under two hours, and along the way you'll enjoy panoramic views, lush forest, wildflowers, and a historic lookout tower that ups the coolness factor.

Chain and Doelle Lakes

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Length: 24.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 5,000 feet
Highest Point: 6,200 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(9 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Lakes
Mountain views
Ridges/passes

A steep and rough-at-times trail leads hikers into some of the loneliest, yet most stunning, lake basins within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

West Tiger 2

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Length: 7.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,300 feet
Highest Point: 2,757 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.80

(5 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Summits

This is a great close to Seattle option of creating lots of loops and getting your exercise.

Bayview Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 2.5 miles, roundtrip
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views

The Bayview Trail is a segment of paved trail that runs along a powerline corridor in a residential area in Marysville.

Lake Valhalla Snowshoe

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Length: 13.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,700 feet
Highest Point: 4,800 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.25

(4 votes)

Lakes
Mountain views

A popular summertime destination for many hikers and backpackers, Lake Valhalla also makes a rewarding advanced snowshoe route.

Clay Pit Road

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

Length: 2.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 358 feet
Highest Point: 1,479 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.75

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Wildlife

A short amble along a road in Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.

Squires Lake Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Length: 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 680 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.80

(10 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Lakes
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

This short loop trail around a quiet lake is a great place to enjoy an after-work outdoor stroll or take the kids on an easy outdoor excursion.

Granny View Overlook

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 0.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 57 feet
Highest Point: 6,422 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Granny View Overlook might not be a hike that you’d drive to by itself, but you’d be a fool to pass by it.

Maxwell Lake

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 7.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,419 feet
Highest Point: 7,835 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Here is a little largely-forgotten alpine gem nestled in amongst white granite and grizzled pine trees.

Hobo Lake

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 14.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 3,263 feet
Highest Point: 8,369 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Here is a trifecta of lakes — Hobo, Chimney and Laverty — not easily matched. A moderate number of miles gets you into this alpine, lake lottery.

Temperance Creek - Warnock Corrals Trailhead

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 160 feet
Highest Point: 6,853 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

As we present this trail here, it is a short before-dinner leg-stretcher to witness some of the most remote country in the lower 48.