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
4208 HikesSinlahekin Natural Area
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 8.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,700 feet
Tucked in a lush river valley in the Okanogan region, the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area provides the opportunity to wander at will, through a rich ecosystem harboring hundreds of species of big game, waterfowl, and native plants.
Mill Gulch Trail
Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
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Length
- 5.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,600 feet
The Mill Gulch Trail is open to off-road vehicles and hikers and travels through the forest to a ridge overlooking the Teanaway.
Liberty Ghost Town
Central Cascades
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,682 feet
Liberty, originally named Meaghersville, is a living ghost town. It was the center of a Washington State gold rush in the 1870s and has the look and feel often associated with the term ghost town. There is no formal trail through Liberty, but the open landscape makes it easy to navigate. Since it begins by the roadside, it’s a perfect exploration for all ages and abilities.
Wilson Creek
Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
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Length
- 5.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 220 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,860 feet
Beginning at a large intersection of Forest Road 3500, the Wilson Creek Trail meanders along a plateau of lodgepole pines. At the end of this trail, you'll be at the junction with the High Creek trail and further adventures.
Haney Meadow Loop Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 7.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,060 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,960 feet
Even though the 2012 Table Mountain Fire changed the formerly picturesque Haney Meadows area, the views above the meadows are still spectacular. This lollipop loop consists of marked ski trail, snowmobile trail (short) and cross-country in the forest, along with a 0.5-mile walk along the ridge crest with expansive views to the west.
Diamond Head Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 7.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,815 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,915 feet
Snowshoe up 1,800 feet to the expansive views from Diamond Head, the highpoint south of the Blewett Pass Sno-Park. The route includes a road walk, marked ski trail and cross-country climb with a great view pay-off.
Tronsen Loop Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 155 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,332 feet
This winter route is part of the ungroomed Blewett Pass Sno-Park Non-motorized Trail System, and is used for both snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Swauk Forest Discovery Trail Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,550 feet
Swauk Forest Discovery Trail is a scenic loop adventure set among a bountiful mixed forest. Located on the south side of Blewett Pass, the trailhead is both convenient and efficient, giving the hiker a 4120-foot starting point. Periodic views that look onto higher peaks are framed by cheery ponderosa and Douglas fir.
Swauk Forest Discovery Trail
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 2.45 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 660 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,530 feet
This popular summer trail, with 25 different interpretive stops, offers a wonderful place to learn about woodland ecosystems. Just under 3 miles of trails through woods and meadows near the summit of Blewett Pass, and five log benches throughout, provide hikers with fascinating views. It also gives insight into an area recovering after a burn towards the end of the trail.
Sculpture Rock
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 0.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,400 feet
This short leg-stretcher winds through old-growth fir and ponderosa forests with amazing geology to entertain even the most curmudgeonly kids in your car.
Red Top Lookout
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 350 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,360 feet
Red Top Lookout — built in 1952, restored in 1997 — and still operational today, provides a fine bang for your hiking buck. A short, steep trail leads to the functioning fire lookout, as well as magnificent 360-degree views of the Stuart Range, Teanaway Ridge, Chelan and Entiat Mountains, Mount Rainier and even Mount Adams on a clear day.
Naneum Creek
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 4.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 450 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,500 feet
A short trail that travels between forest roads along Naneum Creek through meadows and a burn area, a great option to see some fall color near Blewett Pass and create a loop link up with nearby other trails.
Grass Camp
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 6.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,454 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,952 feet
Grass Camp Trail provides good loop opportunities in the wildflower-rich area southeast of Blewett Pass. Use a variety of nearby trails to create loops or traverses through this area.
Old Ellensburg
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,700 feet
Beginning at Forest Road 9712 and ending at the Forest Boundary, the Old Ellensburg Trail comprises one-third of the three trails used to make a popular loop around Mount Lillian.
Naneum-Wilson
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,450 feet
The Naneum-Wilson trail features abundant wildflowers in spring as you traverse a large meadowed plateau recovering from a wildfire and studded with abundant creeks. With modest elevation gain, you will have expansive views of surrounding mountain ridges.
Naneum Meadows
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 3.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 45 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,164 feet
A short trail connects the Table Mountain road to Naneum Meadows and adventures beyond.
Mount Lillian
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 4.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,100 feet
Mount Lillian makes for a great day hike in spring, with its fabulous wildflowers and miles of incredible views paired with mild elevation gains (and mostly good trail).
Elk Trap Springs Trail
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 1.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 750 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,856 feet
A short, rugged trail through meadows and a burn area that leads to great views of the Wenatchee mountains. This is a great option to see some fall color near Blewett Pass and create a loop link up with nearby other trails.
Tronsen Ridge
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,800 feet
In a word, Tronsen Ridge is dynamic. It’s a place that evolves with each new season, showcasing the variance of Washington state as few trails can.
Tronsen Head
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 1.83 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 431 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,980 feet
An overlook accessible from the Table Mountain trail, Tronsen Head offers nice views of the surrounding valleys, excellent in the fall when the larches are turning.
Table Mountain
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 2.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 450 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,949 feet
A short trail through a burn area that leads to Tronsen head and some beautiful larch and ponderosa forest views. This is a great option to see some fall color near Blewett Pass and create a loop link up with nearby other trails.
Roughhouse Mountain
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Highest Point
- 4,760 feet
Roughouse Mountain is the unofficial name for this peak in southwestern Chelan County. This relatively easy-to-climb peak is great for beginners or for those looking for non-technical snowshoeing in the off-season.
Pipe Creek Loop Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 4.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
Take this 4-mile trek along an old forest road, to peek-a-boo views of the Teanaway ridges and quiet forest.
Old Pass Hill
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 6.5 miles, one-way
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Highest Point
- 4,885 feet
Old Pass Hill is located between Old Blewett Pass and Blewett Pass. The route offers beautiful panoramas of the Teanaway peaks Tronsen Ridge, but even with a decent snow pack, the slide alder that grows on disused logging roads can add difficulty to a trip to the summit.
Old Blewett Pass Highway
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 8.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,030 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,064 feet
This old road is managed for snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers, and it's a great way to enjoy a long, 8-mile snowshoe, or a shorter hike to views and history of the area.
Jester Mountain
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 4.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 628 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,508 feet
Follow a bootpath along Teanaway Ridge from Iron Bear to the nearby Jester Mountain summit.
Hurley Road Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 550 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,600 feet
A quiet roadwalk near Blewett Pass — a good option for those looking for a wide trail with less elevation gain.
Cairn Hill
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 850 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,745 feet
Just 3 miles west of Blewett Pass, Cairn Hill is one of two popular summits in the area. Despite its relatively low elevation in comparison to the surrounding peaks of Diamond Head and the Teanaway, Cairn Hill affords hikers who venture up it beautiful panoramas of the surrounding peaks.
Blue Creek
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,360 feet
Hike steeply up a scenic and little-used trail to Red Top Lookout.
Swauk Meadows Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 6.7 miles, roundtrip
Whether you're looking for a loop or an out-and-back, Swauk Meadows offers an ideal outing just south of Blewett Pass.