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
4216 HikesMill Pond Historic Site Trails
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 1.6 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 145 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,577 feet
The Mill Pond Historic Site is a fascinating and beautiful location to explore, with accessible trails, historical features, and an evolving landscape healing after removal of a dam.
Flume Creek Trail
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 8.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,310 feet
Flume Creek provides access to Abercrombie Mountain from the east side of the peak via a nicely graded and well-maintained trail.
Sullivan Creek and South Mill Pond
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 380 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,618 feet
Enjoy an easy hike through a shady forest in an uncrowded corner of the state. Check out the progress of habitat restoration in the valley where Sullivan Creek was formerly dammed.
Kelley Creek via Martin Creek Trailhead
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 5.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,472 feet
Start off with a bit of railroad history, then follow a trail into the Wild Sky Wilderness. Parallel Martin Creek on a bench above the waterway, winding upward through the forest to meet Kelley Creek and the old Kelley Creek trail. WTA helped construct the connector, designed to increase the connectivity of the trail system of the Iron Goat.
Sweet Creek Falls Interpretive Trail
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,221 feet
Take a few minutes to pull off the highway and do the short hikes at the euphoniously named Sweet Creek Falls rest area. You’ll be glad you did!
Tamanawas Falls
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 650 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,450 feet
This trail has easy access, is relatively flat and is only 3.6 miles round trip. The payoff is a broad and picturesque curtain of water, dropping 109 feet over a basalt ledge.
Fir Mountain
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 5.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,174 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,674 feet
A lightly used trail that can be hard to follow, to the summit of a mountain in Eastern Washington that is the site of a former fire lookout.
West Tiger Four-Summit Loop
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 10.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,850 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,948 feet
If you are bored at the thought of another hike up West Tiger #3, here is an option for a more ambitious hike. First, the route will take you to Poo Poo Point, a knoll on a shoulder of West Tiger Mountain, for the view and perhaps to see paragliders launching into the sky. Then, you'll continue via a sequence of short trails to reach and traverse all three numbered summits of West Tiger Mountain before returning to your trailhead.
American Camp and South Beach
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 2.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 167 feet
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Highest Point
- 175 feet
Hike from the site of a historic military occupation down to South Beach, the longest public beach on San Juan Island. Wildlife abounds as guests often encounter red foxes and may see orcas in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Goat Marsh Research Area
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 180 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,930 feet
A family-friendly easy walk into a tranquil forest of giant trees with views over a lake and marsh to Mount St. Helens, but don't forget the insect repellent.
Greenwater and Echo Lakes
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 14.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,100 feet
Visit a trail where rushing rivers, placid lakes, and wild forests abound.
Jarrell Cove State Park - Harstine Island
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 175 feet
Accessible only by bridge or by boat, Jarrell Cove State Park administers several small recreation areas, including Harstine Island, McMicken Island, Stretch Point, Eagle Island and Hope Island. Harstine Island is a day-use property with beach access via a half-mile trail; the other areas area all only accessible by boat.
Lake Angeles
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 7.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,350 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,196 feet
Get up close and personal with an enchanting glacier-sculpted landscape at Olympic National Park’s Lake Angeles.
Fort Columbia State Park - Scarborough Hill
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 630 feet
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Highest Point
- 767 feet
Climb to the top of a low peak at on the Washington side of the Columbia River, then visit a historic fort, complete with gun battery and old buildings available to rent.
Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 1.1 miles, roundtrip
This City of Port Townsend park offers an accessible network of trails in the uplands above a lagoon.
Mount Daniel
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 15.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,986 feet
Mount Daniel is the highest peak in both King and Kittitas Counties, and at nearly 8000 feet, it’s a popular scramble. However, caution should be taken. Maintained trails end miles before reaching the summit. The remaining distance is broken into class 2 and 3 sections with significant exposure. Route finding skills, climbing etiquette, and possibly snow travel experience are required for a safe journey.
Willaby Creek
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 430 feet
This 1.3-mile trail is a lovely, somewhat flat walk through the Olympic rainforest to where it intersects Willaby Creek itself.
Wenatchee Crest Snowshoe (Blewett Pass)
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,500 feet
The Wenatchee Crest near Blewett Pass is an ideal entry-level snowshoe, thanks to its modest elevation gain and panoramic views from the ridgetop. And even with such an easily accessible trailhead, the crowds are often minimal.
Tronsen Meadow
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,168 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,536 feet
This multi-use, steep trail passes through forests and meadows, with views of the surrounding Diamond Head, Miller and Navaho Peaks, and the Enchantments, ultimately connecting with the Tronsen Ridge Trail. From here, access is also possible to Table Mountain.
Heather Lake (near Lake Wenatchee)
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,350 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,950 feet
Heather Lake is a moderate day hike to an attractive lake just below the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), particularly good for families. There are huckleberries in season and a dive into the lake will refresh hikers in the warmth of August.
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge - Art Walk
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 225 feet
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge has several trails available for exploration, but the Art Walk is the most engaging and kid-friendly.
Sky Country
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 0.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 123 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,180 feet
A connector to Military Road along 166th Way SE on Cougar Mountain.
Ptarmigan Ridge
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 6.0 miles, one-way
A no-longer maintained trail in the Pasayten Wilderness.
Tatoosh Buttes
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 10.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,200 feet
Explore one of the most popular trails in the Pasayten Wilderness by climbing ridges, enjoying sweeping views of peaks, and walking through meadows full of wildflowers. Use this trail to connect between the Hidden Lakes trail and Robinson Creek trail.
Dean Creek
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 3.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,100 feet
For confident hikers willing to put in the work for a shortcut to stunning views, Dean Creek trail leading to Bunker Hill is a good option.
East Fork Pasayten River
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 10.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,000 feet
Connect to Hidden Lakes and/or Larch Creek via this trail and enjoy a walk through lush vegetation and prominent peaks.
Pasayten Drive
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 1.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,320 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,300 feet
This 10-mile motorcycle trail has an interesting section for hikers, a steep 1.2 mile climb that provides access to the east end of the Foggy Dew Ridge Trail, with its remote feel.
Sunrise Lake
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 13.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,200 feet
The Sunrise Lake trail is a steep one-mile section of trail that is part of the Sawtooth Backcountry Trail system.
Martin Creek
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 18.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,260 feet
Imagine a freeway through the woods with offramps to points of interest, a few rest areas, and meadow viewpoint. With this in mind, you'll have a good understanding of the Martin Creek Trail. This trail is a connector route between popular lakes and part of the Sawtooth Lakes Loop (aka Golden Lakes Loop).