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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4224 Hikes

High Divide

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

Length: 9.63 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 5,111 feet
Highest Point: 5,384 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.12

(8 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Lakes
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High Divide trail makes up a section of the Seven Lakes Basin trail and leads to the Bailey Range Traverse. While campsites exist along this route, it's important to reserve your spot in advance of your visit here.

Goat Lake

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Length: 10.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,400 feet
Highest Point: 3,161 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.25

(140 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Good for kids
Lakes
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A nice hike with plenty of variety. Beautiful forest, a rushing creek, waterfalls of all shapes and sizes, history, and of course a large blue-green lake surrounded by snowy peaks. At 10.4 miles, it can be either a day-hike or a quick early season overnight. You won’t be alone, though – this is a popular trail with both hikers and backpackers.

Bedal Peak

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Length: 7.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 4,500 feet
Highest Point: 6,554 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

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A scramble up a peak off the Mountain Loop Highway. Route finding gear and previous experience required.

Red Mountain (Commonwealth Basin)

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Length: 8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,900 feet
Highest Point: 5,890 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.50

(14 votes)

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Great day hike through old growth with the final 1000 feet on the west slope rock of Red Mountain. When dry, this roughly 40 degree incline is mostly a walk-up with hands needed here and there. Amazing 360 degree view from the summit.

Dosewallips River Road

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Length: 13.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,200 feet
Highest Point: 1,550 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.23

(22 votes)

Established campsites
Good for kids
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The Dosewallips River Road is the gateway to the eastern Olympic Mountains and it penetrates one of the deepest canyons in Olympic National Park. Now closed to vehicles, the old road bed allows hikers to explore true wilderness at a gentle grade. Backpackers, peak baggers and horseback riders take advantage of the easy access to the trails beyond the road's end.

Palouse to Cascades Trail - Homestead Valley to Mine Creek Trestle

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Length: 5.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 350 feet
Highest Point: 1,607 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.11

(9 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Old growth
Rivers

5.14.26: The Palouse to Cascades trail is closed between the Olallie Trail to Homestead Valley trailhead until further notice due to storm damage.

Hike a short stint on the Palouse to Cascades Trail, crossing high trestle bridges and roaming through old growth forest with expansive views of nearby peaks, just a short drive away from the city.

Three Corner Rock

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA

Length: 4.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 800 feet
Highest Point: 3,550 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(3 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Summits
Wildflowers/Meadows

Hike the Pacific Crest Trail to a relatively unknown but landmark lookout site on a rock pinnacle with a view of 5 snow peaks and segments of the Columbia River. Three Corner Rock sits atop of broad, open ridge surrounded by beargrass meadows in the spring.

Skyline

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Length: 45.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 4,900 feet
Highest Point: 5,700 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(4 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Lakes
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This primitive trail spans over 20 miles through Montane and subalpine ecosystems. From the Low Divide Ranger Station to the Three Lakes campsite, the Skyline trail will take you on a steep journey past lakes and to the top of Kimta Peak.

Colonel Bob Trail - Colonel Bob Peak

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Length: 14.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 4,292 feet
Highest Point: 4,492 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Established campsites
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Start at 200 feet above sea level and climb to a lofty, scenic peak of 4492 feet on a long, switchbacking trail through stunning old growth forest. WTA has done a lot of work on this trail to improve it after a huge storm in 2007.

Deer Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast

Length: 8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,650 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.69

(13 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Good for kids
Lakes
Rivers

The hike to Deer Lake is a great day hike, or beginners overnight.

Thunder Creek

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Length: 12.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,300 feet
Highest Point: 1,900 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.78

(27 votes)

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Highway 20 is closed between Colonial Creek Campground (milepost 130) and Porcupine Creek (milepost 156.8).

A pale green creek, big old trees, a variety of understory, and peek-a-boo views of snow-capped peaks. Day-hikers should take it easy, as the joy here is in the journey not the destination. Backpackers, however, may disagree. Families and first-time backpackers will enjoy beautiful camps just two miles from the trailhead. Experienced backpackers will note that Thunder Creek is a gateway to an extensive network of trails.

Pacific Northwest Trail

Puget Sound and Islands

Length: 1200.0 miles, one-way
Highest Point: 7,580 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(3 votes)

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The Pacific Northwest Trail is a 1,200-mile linear trail that stretches from Glacier National Park in Montana to Cape Alava on the Pacific Ocean in the Olympic National Park.

Tucannon River Canyon

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains

Length: 8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,200 feet
Highest Point: 3,680 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.20

(5 votes)

Rivers
Wildlife

FR 4712 will be closed through May 22 for flood repair work.

A refreshing hike through shady forest along one of the rivers that lends its name to the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness.

Redmond Watershed Preserve

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 4.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 400 feet
Highest Point: 580 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.21

(14 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildlife

Explore 800 acres of wooded area right in Redmond’s backyard.

Denny Creek

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Length: 6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,345 feet
Highest Point: 3,642 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.11

(71 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Old growth
Rivers
Waterfalls
Wildflowers/Meadows

A popular trail, thanks to its gentle, family friendly grade with amazing destinations. The natural water slide area at Denny Creek is a must visit for families! Keekwulee Falls offers a stunning viewpoint that is easily accessible. Snowshoe Falls maybe a bit elusive and more difficult to see from the trail, but is also a beautiful natural wonder.

Nook Trail

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Length: 6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,000 feet
Highest Point: 2,525 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.88

(8 votes)

Mountain views

For those who enjoy the challenge of Mailbox Peak-style climbing, look no further than Issaquah to find her little brother, tightly packaged in a quad-exerting, heart-jerking direct climb to West Tiger 3’s hilltop vista.

Lake Serene

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Length: 8.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,000 feet
Highest Point: 2,521 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.45

(418 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Lakes
Mountain views
Waterfalls
Wildflowers/Meadows

Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls compete for attention on this hike. Either would be a worthy destination by themselves and combined they are a great day on the trail.

Trautman Ranch Conservation Area - East Loop

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Length: 1.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 130 feet
Highest Point: 1,700 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

The Trautman Ranch Conservation Area provides over 275 acres of meadows and open woodland over rolling terrain adjacent to Riverside State Park. This double-lollipop loop includes a portion of the paved Centennial Trail, as well as more rugged trails through the forest.