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4207 Hikes

Bead Lake

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
 
Length
11.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.89
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Old growth
Hug the shoreline for a lovely out-and-back trek along the undeveloped side of Bead Lake.
 
 

Wenatchee Guard Station

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
 
Length
5.8 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,435 feet
Highest Point
5,480 feet
Rating
Average rating:
5.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Enjoy fantastic views of the Blue Mountains from this cozy retreat on the edge of the Umatilla National Forest.
 
 

Elwha River and Lillian River

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
12.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,200 feet
Highest Point
2,200 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.17
(6 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife
Take a long, rolling trail deep into quiet forest. Admire enormous trees, see a historic cabin, and find true solitude on the banks of Lillian River.
 
 

Tibbett's Marsh

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
 
Length
0.9 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
1,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.33
(6 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Wildlife
The Tibbett's Marsh Trail runs through the northern reaches of Cougar Mountain.
 
 

Pilchuck Tree Farm

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
 
Length
4.75 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
800 feet
Highest Point
1,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.50
(2 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
This easy-to-moderate hike brings you through lush meadows, planted forest trees, and a stump-filled clearing to the monument dedicated to Robert Henry Hauberg, the founder of the Pilchuck Tree Farm. The monument meadow has great views of the valley below plus the Sound and the islands, but be aware that this is on private property and visitors must fill out a release to hike here.
 
 

Harry's Ridge

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
 
Length
8.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
970 feet
Highest Point
4,752 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.21
(34 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes

The Johnston Ridge Observatory is currently inaccessible due to a landslide on SR 504. The road is expected to be closed through 2027.

This trail is closed through all M-F between May 15 and Oct 31 through the end of 2027. The trail will remain open on all weekends and federal holidays.

Named for the curmudgeon who refused to leave his homestead when St. Helens was on the brink of eruption, Harry’s Ridge offers a fascinating panorama of the restless giant, still smoking and belching occasionally, years after her devastating awakening.
 
 

South Access Road

Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
 
Length
5.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,606 feet
Highest Point
2,037 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.62
(8 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Ascend Squak Mountain via the most direct route available, the South Access Road, which still permits you to experience preserved mountain rainforest, wildflowers, mushrooms, and fauna, enjoying occasional glimpses of the surrounding mountains and lowlands. If desired, take a side excursion along one of the connector trails on Squak’s southern flank for a more intense nature experience.
 
 

High School Trail

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Length
2.1 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
375 feet
Highest Point
480 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.75
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Hike a gently climbing trail along a forested hillside near Issaquah High School. It's a good bet for young hikers and, if you are so inclined, it leads to more ambitious ongoing trails. In spring enjoy a few wildflowers, and any time of year be alert for birds and wildlife sightings.
 
 

Anacortes Community Forest Lands - Sugarloaf

Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
 
Length
2.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
520 feet
Highest Point
1,275 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.61
(18 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
  • Wildlife
While it’s not quite as tall as nearby Mount Erie, Sugarloaf makes a great summit—this one doesn’t have a parking lot at the top.
 
 

Dishman Hills Natural Area - Lost Ponds Trail

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
0.83 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
250 feet
Highest Point
2,296 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(2 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
This is a great trail to observe seasonal changes within the Dishman Hills Natural Area. While the ponds may be lost by mid-summer, they are full of aquatic life in the spring.
 
 

Dishman Hills Natural Area - Goldback Springs

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
2.6 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Dishman Hills Natural Area's Goldback Spring Loop is located southeast of the main parking area at Camp Caro. The best way to access the Goldback Spring Loop is by combining a trip here with the Deep Ravine Loop.
 
 

Dishman Hills Natural Area - Enchanted Ravine

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
1.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
250 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Dishman Hills Natural Area's Enchanted Ravine is located just south of Camp Caro and within the main entrance loop. Enchanted Ravine is an excellent place to observe the Dishman Hill's exposed 1.5 billion-year-old bedrock, which is among the oldest geologic features in Washington state.
 
 

Dishman Hills Natural Area - East/West Pond Loop

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
1.8 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
5.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Dishman Hills Natural Area's East/West Pond Loop is located just west of the main parking area at Camp Caro, making the loop an easy introductory hike to the Dishman Hills, or a jumping off point for further exploration within the Natural Area's trail network.
 
 

Dishman Hills Natural Area - Eagle Peak Loop

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
4.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
800 feet
Highest Point
2,425 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(3 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Dishman Hills Natural Area's Eagle Peak Loop takes hikers to the highest point in the Natural Area for outstanding views of the surrounding area.
 
 

Dishman Hills Natural Area - Deep Ravine Loop Trail

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
This natural area is a green oasis within the boundaries of Spokane Valley, and the Deep Ravine loop is a showcase of the valley's geology.
 
 

Alki Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
 
Length
4.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
0 feet
Highest Point
20 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.38
(8 votes)
  • Coast
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
A paved urban trail along the Alki beaches and West Seattle industrial area with spectacular mountain, city and Elliott Bay marine views.
 
 

Whitman Mission National Historic Site

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
 
Length
3.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
100 feet
Highest Point
712 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
In the 19th century, Whitman Mission was the site of a tragic clash of cultures, disease and violence. Today, walking trails provide a calm space for thoughtful reflection among peaceful fields, hills and streams.
 
 

Bridle Crest Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
 
Length
2.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
440 feet
Highest Point
486 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
A relatively short connector trail running through forests and suburbia between Marymoor Park and Bridle Trails State Park.
 
 

Hawkins Mountain

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,360 feet
Highest Point
7,160 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(4 votes)
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
This is a pleasant hike through sparse east-of-Snoqualmie pine forests. Once off trail, you will be ascending alpine meadows of kinnikinnick, heather, low blueberries until you reach the talus and rocky top of the peak.
 
 

Umtanum Ridge Crest

Central Washington > Yakima
 
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,400 feet
Highest Point
3,480 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.95
(20 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Get a workout on this steep hike from Umtanum Creek along the Vista Trail to the ridge above the canyon. In spring, it is filled with wildflowers and birds, with chances of seeing rattlesnakes and bighorn sheep.
 
 

Moses Coulee Preserve and Dutch Henry Falls

Central Washington > Grand Coulee
 
Length
8.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
70 feet
Highest Point
1,790 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.75
(4 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Moses Coulee is a splendid expanse of intact shrub steppe near the better-known Grand Coulee. A short trail to a seasonal waterfall makes a nice introduction to the preserve, and you can wander along faint tracks and old wheel ruts for more adventure.
 
 

Horn Rapids Park

Central Washington > Tri-Cities
 
Length
5.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
20 feet
Highest Point
433 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
A collection of paved trails, dirt trails, and gravel roads provide easy access to a shrub steppe and riparian habitat along the Yakima River.
 
 

Sammamish River Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
 
Length
9.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
317 feet
Highest Point
75 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.67
(3 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife
The Sammamish River Trail is a 9.5-mile trail with one end at Marymoor Park in Redmond, passing through Woodinville, and the other end at Blythe Park in Bothell. At Blyth Park, it connects with the Burke-Gilman Trail and continues another 18.8 miles ending at Golden Gardens in Seattle.
 
 

Whiskey Dick Wildlife Area - Bluebird Trail

Central Washington > Yakima
 
Length
1.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
315 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Hike up a sheltered canyon along the Q-line turbines. Bluebirds, deer, elk, jack rabbits, and coyotes also seek shelter here, and in the spring the dry creek bed will be teeming with life.
 
 

Whiskey Dick Wildlife Area - Ridgeline Solar Trail

Central Washington > Yakima
 
Length
2.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
320 feet
Highest Point
3,873 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Summits
High, exposed ridgelines on this trail make this steep climb a difficult one, but it offers hikers commanding views of the wind facility as well as the Columbia Basin.
 
 

Whiskey Dick Wildlife Area - Bitterroot Trail

Central Washington > Yakima
 
Length
1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
185 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
If you want to take a quick hike near the Renewable Energy Center of the Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility, then this is your trail. The trail descends through rigid sage, balsamroot, buckwheat, and bitterroot which thrive in the thin rocky soil on the hillside.
 
 

Whiskey Dick Wildlife Area - Backcountry Trail

Central Washington > Yakima
 
Length
0.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
80 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
This is a fairly flat route with views of Mount Rainier and a diverse mixture of flowers in the spring. Look for hillsides tinted pink in May as Big Headed Clover and Hedgehog Cacti bloom on the slopes.
 
 

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge - Leadbetter Point

Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
 
Length
10.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
50 feet
Highest Point
35 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.33
(9 votes)
  • Coast
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids
Enjoy a flat, sandy stroll to the mouth of Willapa Bay on the Long Beach Peninsula.
 
 

Memaloose Hills

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
 
Length
2.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
570 feet
Highest Point
910 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
This informal trail off the historic Columbia River Highway is popular in spring for the flowers. But be prepared for your visit — the route winds between parcels of private land, has very limited parking, and is extremely popular on weekends. Do your research and be prepared with a backup location.
 
 

Seattle View Trail

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
 
Length
0.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
522 feet
Highest Point
2,562 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
Aptly named, find excellent views of Seattle from this connector trail on Tiger Mountain.