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
4215 HikesCedar Creek
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,365 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,202 feet
This lightly used connector trail to the Pacific Crest Trail provides an easier “back door” approach to Big Huckleberry Mountain on an in-and-out hike.
Big Huckleberry Mountain
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 11.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,930 feet
The trail to Big Huckleberry Mountain passes some of the best wildflower shows in the Gorge, and takes visitors to two former fire lookout sites, which means you'll get a workout and views for miles. It's a wonderful way to spend a day, provided you're OK with a rough road approach.
Hall Mountain
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 14.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,130 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,323 feet
Climb, climb, climb through several stages of eastern forest to open wildflower filled alpine meadows and inspired views on this abandoned lookout peak.
Timberline Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 38.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 12,338 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,336 feet
The Timberline Trail is a roughly 40-mile scenic loop trail in northwest Oregon State that circumnavigates the young stratovolcano Wy'East or Mount Hood at or mostly at the treeline. At 11,244 feet, Mount Hood is the highest point in Oregon and the fourth highest peak in the Cascade Range.
West Hylebos Wetlands
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 70 feet
A little history, a little wildlife, a little botany -- it's all here in this quiet little wetland right off a main road in Federal Way.
Bruni's Snow Bowl Hut
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 6.06 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,250 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,250 feet
Bruni's Snow Bowl Hut is named for Brunhilde (Bruni) Wislicenus, a passionate mountaineer and wilderness skier who donated a substantial portion of the funds to rebuild the hut after a fire in 2007 burnt the original to the ground. Snow Bowl, High Hut and the Yurt are all accessible for a summer hike or bike, in addition to the winter snowshoe and ski. Depending on conditions and logging trucks, the upper parking lot may be open, shaving off nearly a mile or more each way of this hike.
High Hut Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 7.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,800 feet
High Hut is the highlight of the Mount Tahoma Trail System. From the warmth of a cozy alpine hut, enjoy some of the best views in the southern Cascades.
Copper Creek Hut Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 8.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,040 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,200 feet
Yes, there really is a hut on the Copper Creek Hut trail, and it’s open to the public! The Mount Tahoma Trails Association, a non-profit organization, operates over 50 miles of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails and a system of huts for day and overnight use near Ashford, just west of Mount Rainier National Park.
Cameron Pass
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 3.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,401 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,418 feet
The Cameron Pass trail is a brushy bushwhack to a lovely high alpine basin and pass. But it's miles in the backcountry and requires hard work and planning to get there.
Cameron Creek
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 6.71 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,304 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,210 feet
A rugged, riverside trail that accesses the Olympic high country, at a price.
Three Forks
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 8.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,366 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,381 feet
A well-graded trail leading from Deer Park to the Three Forks campground.
Rampart Ridge Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 4.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,050 feet
A moderately challenging snowshoe route in Mount Rainier National Park with some avalanche danger in times of heavy snow.
The Yurt
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 10.24 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,100 feet
The Yurt is by far the most secluded of the four huts within the Mount Tahoma Trail System. A cozy studio in the wilderness surrounded by trees with access for a day hike to Griffin Mountain.
Yurt Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 12.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,740 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,100 feet
The Yurt is by far the most secluded of the four huts within the Mount Tahoma Trail System. A cozy studio in the wilderness surrounded by trees with easy access for a day hike to Griffin Mountain, you'll have to really hoof it through the snow to get there.
Mount Beljica
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,056 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,469 feet
The trailhead is inaccessible due to a washout on FR 59.
Mount Beljica is just outside the boundary of Mount Rainier National Park, so you can bring your dog and still experience a well-kept trail leading to astounding views of Washington's tallest mountain.
Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Longmire
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 14.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
Hiking from Longmire to Indian Henry's Hunting Ground offers a beautiful tour of various environments contained within the park, not to mention stellar views of the surrounding mountains, and a healthy dose of history to boot.
Van Trump Park
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,150 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,850 feet
Follow tumbling, churning, Van Trump Creek upstream past spectacular Bloucher Falls and Comet Falls, to an alpine meadow featuring views of Mount Rainier and easy wandering. For an added treat, hike an extra mile for a stunning view of the barren Kautz Creek valley from Mildred Point.
Westside Road
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,788 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,534 feet
Mount Rainier's Westside Road is closed in winter at the junction with Highway 706, leaving hikers and snowshoers with up to 12 miles of relatively flat and wide road with a gentle grade to enjoy.
Longmire to Cougar Rock Campground
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 530 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,200 feet
The short section of the Wonderland between Longmire and the Cougar Rock Campground makes for a lovely snowshoe in the wintertime.
Longmire to Devil's Dream Camp
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 5.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,000 feet
Climb up and up on the Wonderland Trail as you make your way along the southwest side of Mount Rainier. Enjoy sweeping views of the mountain and surrounding peaks.
Camp Muir - Winter
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 10,080 feet
Because of the presence of deep snow on Mount Rainier in the winter, accessing Camp Muir in winter requires route-finding skills and proper equipment, including traction devices, GPS devices, a map and other supplies (including mountaineering gear) to stay safe.
Comet Falls
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 3.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,250 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,875 feet
Follow a tumbling, churning, whitewater creek upstream as it thunders through a narrow gorge of glacier-polished rock on your way to a waterfall that drops 301 feet in a single plunge. Admire numerous small waterfalls and cascades and two significant ones, all in less than 2 miles. This is the Comet Falls trail.
Camp Muir
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,640 feet
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Highest Point
- 10,080 feet
Enter rarefied air as you climb halfway up the most popular route to the summit of Mount Rainier. This is Camp Muir, a perch higher than the summits of nearly all mountains in the state. In addition to commanding views of the South Cascades, catch a glimpse of both the history of the park and the dramatic landscape of Rainier’s upper reaches.
Copper Mountain
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Elevation Gain
- 3,868 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,280 feet
Climb to the summit of a peak near Mount Rainier. Climbing experience and equipment required.
Deadhorse Creek
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 3.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,820 feet
This trail offers a more intimate view of the Nisqually Glacier Valley, and connects to the Moraine Trail from the Paradise parking area.
Edith Creek Basin Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Edith Creek Basin is a popular Mount Rainier snowshoeing area. The basin lies north of Paradise and connects to Panorama Point.
Glacier Vista Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,330 feet
Glacier Vista snowshoe is a shorter alternative to Panorama Point snowshoe. With 2.5 miles round trip with only 900 feet elevation gain, it is an easy snowshoeing outing with great views of snow-capped mountains.
Golden Gate
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 3.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,400 feet
The Golden Gate trail provides a quick route to amazing panoramas of Mount Rainier and the craggy peaks of the Tatoosh Range. Pass through wildflower-studded alpine meadows, a clear sparkling stream, and up a steep, well-maintained trail. You can even make it a loop, if you want to explore the lush parkland at the foot of Washington's tallest mountain.
Indian Henry's Hunting Ground via Tahoma Creek
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,520 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,400 feet
You’ll not meet any hunters in Indian Henry’s Hunting Ground these days, but the area is named for one of the most prominent Native American guides in the area, who lived here before it became a national park. Accessible via Longmire or the West Side road, this destination promises abundant wildflowers and berries, as well as excellent up-close views of "The Mountain."
Pebble Creek
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,760 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,180 feet
Pebble Creek is roughly the halfway point between Paradise and Camp Muir. This alpine creek marks the boundary between the front country trails that crisscross Paradise meadows and the trail-less zone of tundra above. Although not usually a destination in itself, the area is scenic, with Panorama Point close by.