Hiking Guide

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4216 Hikes

Lookout Ridge

North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth

Length: 10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,500 feet
Highest Point: 5,350 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
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High above the Twisp River Valley, this long-lost trail ambles lonely along a dry ridgeline. For the hardy explorer faints bits of trail may be found periodically through this ponderosa and grassland hilltop. This trail most likely once served the Black Pine Lake area, but it has been largely forgotten and returned to open country.

Deer Creek/Boulder SnoPark

Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range

Length: 5.5 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 240 feet
Highest Point: 7,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
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This SnoPark at the northern end of the Kettle Crest offers 9 kilometers of groomed Nordic ski trails as well as non-groomed ski routes.

Tennant Lake and Hovander Homestead Trails

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Length: 5.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 0 feet
Highest Point: 7 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.50

(2 votes)

Good for kids
Lakes
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Visit a fragrance garden with a Braille trail and a small network of flat, wheelchair-friendly trails for a quiet outing close to town.

Nooksack Falls

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Length: 0.1 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 14 feet
Highest Point: 1,614 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Good for kids
Waterfalls

This short trail leads to an observation area overlooking the waterfall on the North Fork Nooksack River.

Red Bluff

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 9.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,400 feet
Highest Point: 3,920 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.33

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Good for kids
Old growth
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The well-maintained Red Bluff trail is a great place to enjoy the Colville National Forest’s native flora and fauna in May through November.

North Kitsap Heritage Park

Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula

Length: 10.0 miles of trails
Rating: Average rating:
3.25

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

North Kitsap Heritage Park is a small collection of trails supported locally through land trusts. Trails here range from steep to flat and go through sunny meadows and forests.

Old Gib

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area

Length: 9.8 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 900 feet
Highest Point: 6,300 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.20

(5 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage

A trail that goes from the Estes Butte Lookout site to Carne Mountain. Some parts may be overgrown and blowdown should be expected.

McCroskey Memorial State Park

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains

Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

Just over the state line in Idaho, McCroskey Memorial State Park is a worthy stop for a leg stretch on a long drive.

Saddle Mountains West

Central Washington

Highest Point: 3,740 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Summits
Wildlife

Must have permit from The Yakima Training Center to hike in the area. Easily obtained at the recreation center on the base. Check their webpage for current document requirements.

Folsom Farm - Smick Meadows

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes
Wildlife

Just across the road from the parking area for Fishtrap Lake (just before Fishtrap Resort) is a short access road leading to trails on some shrub grassland, a dilapidated (but photogenic) homestead, and wetlands that provide sanctuary to a wide variety of waterfowl and other wildlife.

Chief Joseph Wildlife Area - Joseph Canyon

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains

Length: 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 0 feet
Highest Point: 1,160 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

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The Chief Joseph Wildlife Area sits in the very southeast corner of Washington State. This trail follows Joseph Creek for a couple miles before ending in overgrowth.

Davis Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area

Length: 10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 4,000 feet
Highest Point: 6,400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.19

(21 votes)

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A challenging summit with a big payoff: a 360-degree panorama of more than 10 Cascades peaks.

Goat Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area

Length: 6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 4 feet
Highest Point: 1,850 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.83

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
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Visit a former fire lookout location with broad views in a remote location.

Field Springs State Park - Puffer Butte

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains

Length: 2.1 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 500 feet
Highest Point: 4,500 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.40

(5 votes)

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Nestled in the far, far southeast corner of Washington State, Puffer Butte is a year-round favorite, and the jewel of the Fields Spring State Park — a beautiful part of the state park system here.

Buffalo Eddy

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains

Length: 0.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 20 feet
Highest Point: 830 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Rivers

On the Washington-Idaho border sits Buffalo Eddy, a site where the Nez Perce left their mark a la petroglyphs carved into the rock next to the Snake River. A short trail with informative signage offers information about the petroglyphs and their creators.

Sacajawea Historical State Park

Central Washington > Tri-Cities

Length: 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 20 feet
Highest Point: 353 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Rivers

Nestled on the eastern edge of the Tri-Cities is a lovely little state park dedicated to Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who was crucial to the success of the Corps of Discovery. An easy loop hike winds through unirrigated sections of the park.

Big Lava Bed

South Cascades > Mount Adams Area

Length: 13.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 600 feet
Highest Point: 4,000 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.50

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Fall foliage
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Hike along the edge of the massive jumble of Big Lava Bed, formed about 8,200 years ago when a cinder cone erupted, and climb to the summit of Big Huckleberry Mountain.

Skagit-Sauk Reach Trail

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Length: 4.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 572 feet
Highest Point: 353 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Rivers
Wildlife

Extending from the family-friendly Wetland Wildlife Interpretive Trail at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, the Skagit–Sauk Reach Trail stretches toward the confluence of the Skagit and Sauk Rivers before looping back toward the camping area at the park.

Klemgard Park

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains

Length: 1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 260 feet
Highest Point: 2,100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Wildflowers/Meadows

This Whitman County Park is located a short distance west of US 195 and boasts a pretty developed park with a playground, plus a 0.75-mile singletrack loop hiking trail.

Clear Creek Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula

Length: 2.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 35 feet
Highest Point: 58 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.50

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

Observe extensive creek restoration efforts while exploring one of the best urban trails in Kitsap County.

Merritt Lake and Lost Lake

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Length: 5.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,100 feet
Highest Point: 5,023 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.44

(16 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Lakes
Mountain views
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Ridges/passes

Merritt Lake is nestled under Nason Ridge a dozen miles east of Stevens Pass. This is just far enough from the crest to leave west side clouds behind. This hike is an under-appreciated one in the Stevens Pass area, so you may be lucky enough to enjoy a relatively uncrowded hike.

Big Valley

North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth

Length: 5.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 194 feet
Highest Point: 1,944 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildlife

A Big Valley hike has a lot to offer: a river, shady groves and grassy fields with mountain views.

Carey Creek Trail

Issaquah Alps > Taylor Mountain

Length: 3.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 527 feet
Highest Point: 888 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Wildlife

This popular path for horseback riders follows a gentle grade along Carey Creek to connect with the Taylor Mountain trail network.

Canyon Lake

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Length: 5.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 2,960 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Lakes

Walk along an old Forest Road to a lake tucked away off the Mountain Loop Highway.

East Moscow Mountain, Idaho

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains

Length: 4.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 900 feet
Highest Point: 4,721 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Summits
Wildlife

Road hike or snowshoe to an old lookout site and viewpoint.

Columbia River Renaissance Trail

Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area

Length: 5.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 10 feet
Highest Point: 50 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Rivers
Wildlife

Explore the links between the Columbia River and Vancouver’s historic past and vibrant future on this paved accessible trail.

Pleasant Valley Snowshoe

Central Washington > Yakima

Length: 9.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 160 feet
Highest Point: 3,250 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.50

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Rivers
Wildlife

Walk as far as you like up-valley on this moderate snowshoe. Enterprising hikers may consider making this a thru-hike.

Tumwater Pipeline Trail

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Length: 2.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 1,400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.56

(9 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
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Rivers
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Just west of the town of Leavenworth, the Tumwater Pipeline Trail offers a lovely riverside ramble at any time of year. Enjoy the high waters and flowers blooming in spring, photograph vivid color in fall, and try out your snowshoes in winter. Whatever the season, this is a beautiful, short walk for those looking for something easy and quick.

Lone Lake

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Length: 4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,614 feet
Highest Point: 5,587 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Lakes
Mountain views

This easy access trail just off I-90 in north Idaho leads to a beautiful alpine lake nestled beneath Stevens Peak in the Bitterroot Mountains.

Stevens Lake

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Length: 6.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,770 feet
Highest Point: 5,745 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Fall foliage
Lakes
Mountain views
Waterfalls
Wildflowers/Meadows

This easily-accessed trail just off I-90 in north Idaho leads to two alpine lakes.