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4207 Hikes

Oneonta Trail to Triple Falls

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 4.02 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 700 feet
Highest Point: 708 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Ridges/passes
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Waterfalls

Lined with waterfalls, stunning basalt cliffs and plenty of spots to turn around, the Oneonta Trail is a wonderful destination for a day hike, and even includes campsites for backpacking. However, the trail was part of the Eagle Creek Fire, so the upper section of the trail is in a former burn; unideal to hike in windy conditions.

Mitchell Point

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 2.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,200 feet
Highest Point: 1,533 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Mountain views
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This is a rugged trail that climbs steeply yet briefly to fabulous views of the Columbia River Gorge.

Wahclella Falls

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Length: 2.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 350 feet
Highest Point: 350 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(3 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Waterfalls
Wildflowers/Meadows

This is a hike to a two-tiered waterfall located in a fairyland grotto with many large moss covered boulders.

Big Tree Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula

Length: 1.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.12

(8 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Good for kids
Old growth

This sweet little trail on the Kitsap Peninsula makes a wonderful winter hike when the high country is snowed in.

Dishman Hills Conservation Area - Rocks of Sharon

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Length: 3.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 800 feet
Highest Point: 3,400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.38

(8 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
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This short hike offers something to please the geology buff and the shutterbug alike.

Chief Joseph Wildlife Area - Green Gulch

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains

Length: 10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,500 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.50

(8 votes)

Good for kids
Mountain views
Summits
Wildflowers/Meadows
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Hike down into a canyon starting at 1000 feet of elevation and descending. The trail is an old road that goes for several miles.

Lyons Ferry State Park - Marmes Pond

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains

Length: 4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 150 feet
Highest Point: 750 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.67

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Lakes
Rivers
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A former archaeological site, Marmes Pond is now a destination for fishermen and hikers looking for a short exploration of the Channeled Scablands.

Rattlesnake Dance Ridge Trail

Central Washington > Yakima

Length: 2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,250 feet
Highest Point: 2,646 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.55

(11 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
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A short, steep and rough ridgeline ascent to a summit with great views up and down the Yakima River Canyon.

Wenatchee Confluence State Park - Horan Natural Area

Central Washington > Wenatchee

Length: 2.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 0 feet
Highest Point: 640 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.33

(9 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildlife

Horan offers two miles of graveled trails and 15 viewing stations where visitors can watch local wildlife and learn about the flora and fauna that surround them.

Fourth of July Pass via Thunder Creek

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Length: 11.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,400 feet
Highest Point: 3,600 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.36

(14 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Mountain views
Old growth
Ridges/passes
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There are two ways to attain Fourth of July Pass - from Thunder Creek or from Panther Creek. Both offer wonderful opportunities to travel along burbling, blue-green creeks, but access via Thunder Creek is truly stunning. Make it an out-and-back or stash a second car for a traverse.

Seminary Hill Natural Area

Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region

Length: 2.5 miles of trails
Elevation Gain: 450 feet
Highest Point: 550 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.50

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Mountain views

Just east of Centralia, Seminary Hill offers hilltop wandering and views of Centralia, Chehalis and the Chehalis or Skookumchuck River Valley.

Castle Rock Riverfront Trail

Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region

Length: 4.3 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 317 feet
Highest Point: 100 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Rivers

This ADA-accessible trail built on a dike on the edge of this small town is a lovely jaunt, clocking in at just over three miles roundtrip, along a section of the Cowlitz River. A mountain bike course, playground, and several picnic areas dot the trailside, and with various access points to the town of Castle Rock, it’s easy to duck off for a quick bite in town.

Round Mountain

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Length: 3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,700 feet
Highest Point: 5,700 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.57

(7 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Mountain views
Summits

The hike to Round Mountain is a good one for those looking for a shorter hike than heading all the way to Alpine Lookout. The views aren't quite as good, but you'll still enjoy a good workout and a classic central Washington ridge walk.

Beach 4

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Length: 0.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 150 feet
Highest Point: 150 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Coast
Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

This trail is a short, well-maintained descent to Beach 4 in the Kalaloch area of the Olympic coast. While there are many possible entry points to this stretch of PNW beach, this well-established interpretive trail provides a great location for a variety of visits: a quick stop at the viewpoint, day-use to explore the beach and tide pools or as a launch point for a multi-day adventure.

Snider-Jackson Traverse

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast

Length: 12.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 796 feet
Highest Point: 1,675 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.60

(5 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Established campsites
Old growth
Ridges/passes
Rivers

The road to the trailhead is closed near the junction with FS 29 (Sitkum Sol Duc Road) due to road failure. The closure is expected to be in effect through Sept 2026.

Formerly the Rugged Ridge Trail, the Snider-Jackson Trail is a primitive north to south traverse on the west side of Olympic National Park.

Columbia Hills State Park - Crawford Oaks

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA

Length: 4.0 miles, roundtrip
Rating: Average rating:
4.50

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows

This trail in Columbia Hills is one of three excellent destinations in this location. Do an out-and-back, or a loop hike! Visit in winter for great views of the Columbia River and Mount Hood, or in spring for a stunning wildflower show.

Concord Tower

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Highest Point: 7,560 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Mountain views
Summits

The route to Concord Tower is a Class 5+ and involved exposed climbing. Gear and experience are recommended.

Highlands Loop - Newcastle

Issaquah Alps

Length: 2.1 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 285 feet
Highest Point: 583 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(1 vote)

Good for kids

The Highlands Trail forms a loop around the Highlands neighborhood in the city of Newcastle.

Waterline Trail

Issaquah Alps

Length: 0.8 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 153 feet
Highest Point: 463 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids

The Waterline Trail is part of the extensive trail network in the city of Newcastle. It connects to the May Valley Trail, passes by Lake Boren Park and ends at Newcastle Way with connections on to various other trails.

Terrace Trail - Newcastle

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

Length: 0.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 336 feet
Highest Point: 908 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(2 votes)

The Terrace Trail is part of the network of trails in the city of Newcastle. It connects the Highlands Loop Trail with the Crosstown Trail by starting low in a residential neighborhood and climbing via a series of switchbacks.

Marshall's Hill

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

Length: 2.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 550 feet
Highest Point: 1,095 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.50

(8 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids

A connector trail between Wildside and De Leo Wall trails on Cougar Mountain.

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park Backcountry

Central Washington > Yakima

Length: 5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 550 feet
Highest Point: 1,200 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.91

(11 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park presents a unique look at Central Washington's shrub–steppe. The real experience comes from exploring its backcountry.

Tolt Pipeline Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 12.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 1,060 feet
Highest Point: 535 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.83

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

Take an urban hike with plenty of up-and-down as you follow the Tolt pipeline easement, a 12-mile corridor with wildflowers, berries, and occasional wildlife on a multi-use trail for equestrians, dog walkers, mountain bikers, joggers, and hikers.

Ravensdale Retreat Natural Area

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Length: 3.25 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 767 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.50

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids

The Ravensdale Retreat Natural Area is a 145-acre park in historic Ravensdale, south of the Issaquah Alps. The natural area borders Rock Creek to the south, below Ravensdale Ridge. It's primarily intended for foot traffic, but you may see an occasional equestrian rider. Mountain bikes are discouraged but not disallowed; the nearby Black Diamond Natural Area has trails that are specifically designed with proper tread and pitch on turns for bikes. While there are several trails across the natural area, this entry describes a lollipop loop to catch the highlights.

Fourth of July Mountain

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan

Length: 2.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,300 feet
Highest Point: 3,540 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(1 vote)

Mountain views

This short but steep hike offers 360-degree views of Lake Chelan and the North Cascades.

Mouth of the Tucannon

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains

Length: 2.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 80 feet
Highest Point: 580 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.50

(4 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Rivers
Wildlife

A low-key stroll to riparian wild-life viewing along the Tucannon River.

Cadet Peak

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Length: 16.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 5,000 feet
Highest Point: 7,186 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Mountain views
Summits

Hall - Grassy Divide

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

Length: 4.9 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 2,204 feet
Highest Point: 6,229 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Mountain views
Old growth
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This long ridge route gives hikers big views in all directions and also serves as a connector to enable big loop opportunities with other nearby trails.

Old Mine Trail

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

Length: 3.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 425 feet
Highest Point: 2,150 feet
Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(2 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Fall foliage
Good for kids

The Fairfax Bridge (3 miles south of Carbonado) is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice due to safety concerns. The bridge closure renders this hike inaccessible.

An infrequently-visited trail off the Carbon River Road, the Old Mine Trail follows a short but steep roadbed to a mineshaft. It's a good outing for kids, if they're willing to make the short push up the steep section.

Seattle Park

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

Length: 11.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,500 feet
Highest Point: 6,400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.14

(7 votes)

Dogs not allowed
Mountain views
Old growth
Ridges/passes
Waterfalls
Wildflowers/Meadows

The Fairfax Bridge (3 miles south of Carbonado) is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice due to safety concerns. The bridge closure renders this hike inaccessible.

Venture into Seattle Park, a wilder, more remote version of more popular Spray Park, and enjoy verdant meadows and rugged scenery.