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.
We respectfully acknowledge the lands we are visiting are the homelands of Indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest, some of whom have reserved rights on these lands. Tribes continue to rely on and share in the management of these lands today. Please tread gently and treat these places with respect.
Results List
4206 HikesCowap Peak
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
A peak scramble near Boundary Way trail and Damfino Lakes. Route-finding and comfort with exposure required.
Mercer Slough Nature Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
The Mercer Slough Nature Park is a 320-acre wetland populated with ferns, shrubs, flowers, several varieties of berries, distinctive wooden boardwalks and shaded pathways. Hike among the lush vegetation and wildlife, visit the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, tour the historic Winters House, pick blueberries at the seasonal Blueberry Farm, or canoe up the Slough Channel to experience the Park.
Sunset Pond Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 120 feet
A short trail leads to Sunset Pond in Bellingham, which allows hikers to connect to Squalicum Creek Trail.
Tims Ponds
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,670 feet
This small pond next to Highway 12 and the Oak Creek Wildlife Area has a small trail circumnavigating it.
Annette Lake Sno-Park
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
The Annette Lake Sno-Park offers visitors access to multiple winter outdoor activities, along with a large plowed parking lot, toilet and educational resources.
Lake Washington Boulevard
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 320 feet
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Highest Point
- 70 feet
On any given day, you'll find hikers, runners and bikers traveling the distance between Colman Beach Park and Seward Park along Lake Washington Boulevard in Seattle.
Strawberry Point Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 470 feet
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Highest Point
- 475 feet
Explore Strawberry Point Preserve on Whidbey Island via a hilly lollipop loop.
Thomas Teasdale Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 25 feet
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Highest Point
- 250 feet
This small park in Renton, named after a former park board member, is great for a summer afternoon outside.
Squalicum Creek Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 150 feet
A mile-long wide gravel trail connects the Cornwall Park and Irongate neighborhoods of Bellingham.
Connelly Creek Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.1 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 180 feet
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Highest Point
- 270 feet
The Connelly Creek Nature Area features a short 1-mile backbone trail through some of the largest Sitka spruce trees in Bellingham.
Juanita Heights Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 420 feet
Located within the Finn Hill neighborhood in Kirkland, the small Juanita Heights Park has a network of forested trails for urban hikers to explore.
Hanadori Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 30 feet
This short trail at Pioneer Park in Ferndale features Japanese cherry blossom trees.
Mount Spokane State Park - Trail 182
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 3.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 946 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,140 feet
Mount Spokane State Park’s Trail 182 offers park visitors a new beautifully forested singletrack trail option on the western side of the park. The main access point for Trail 182 is via Day Mountain Road, located near Greenbluff, making this the perfect trail to enjoy before visiting the nearby farms and breweries.
Amabilis Mountain Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 9.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,570 feet
This route provides both spectacular views and solitude at the summit, but keep in mind trail etiquette. You'll likely share the trail with skiers enjoying the groomed route.
Obstruction Point Road Snowshoe
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,100 feet
Skip the crowds of skiers and snowshoers at Hurricane Ridge and try a challenging hike on Obstruction Point Road.
Oak Creek Road - Bethel Ridge
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 6.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,500 feet
This is a scenic, easy to moderate hike or snowshoe up a broad canyon with a good chance of spotting bands of elk.
Tieton River Nature Trail
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 6.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,900 feet
This short hike is an excellent option during a visit to the Naches area in the spring and summertime. You'll enjoy a ramble along a river, impressive geologic formations, and relative solitude, though the area is open to mountain bikers and popular with rock climbers and birders.
Glacial Heritage Preserve
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Trail closed: The park is currently closed to public use (with the exception of Thurston County Parks sponsored events).
This preserve is located a few miles from the Mima Mounds near Littlerock. It provides a peek into the Puget Prairie ecosystem that greeted settlers who came here in the 1800’s. Thurston County Parks Department owns this small parcel of land, a tiny remaining fraction of the prairies of old.
Salmon Creek Trail
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 60 feet
Whether you’d like a peaceful break from everyday life or just some exercise, the Salmon Creek Trail is for you. This paved trail takes you through wetlands, around ponds, and across a natural habitat undergoing restoration. Within minutes you can leave city life behind and be immersed in picture-perfect scenery accompanied by the sound of birds. The trail is easily accessible, making it a perfect quick get-away.
Lewisville Regional Park
Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 230 feet
As Clark County's oldest park, Lewisville Regional Park is a delightful place for families to visit and get a shot of history, since the park was developed by The Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression.
Lookout Ridge
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,350 feet
High above the Twisp River Valley, this long-lost trail ambles lonely along a dry ridgeline. For the hardy explorer faints bits of trail may be found periodically through this ponderosa and grassland hilltop. This trail most likely once served the Black Pine Lake area, but it has been largely forgotten and returned to open country.
Deer Creek/Boulder SnoPark
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 5.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 240 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,100 feet
This SnoPark at the northern end of the Kettle Crest offers 9 kilometers of groomed Nordic ski trails as well as non-groomed ski routes.
Tennant Lake and Hovander Homestead Trails
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 7 feet
Visit a fragrance garden with a Braille trail and a small network of flat, wheelchair-friendly trails for a quiet outing close to town.
Nooksack Falls
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 0.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 14 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,614 feet
This short trail leads to an observation area overlooking the waterfall on the North Fork Nooksack River.
Red Bluff
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,920 feet
The well-maintained Red Bluff trail is a great place to enjoy the Colville National Forest’s native flora and fauna in May through November.
North Kitsap Heritage Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 10.0 miles of trails
North Kitsap Heritage Park is a small collection of trails supported locally through land trusts. Trails here range from steep to flat and go through sunny meadows and forests.
Old Gib
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 9.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,300 feet
A trail that goes from the Estes Butte Lookout site to Carne Mountain. Some parts may be overgrown and blowdown should be expected.
McCroskey Memorial State Park
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
Just over the state line in Idaho, McCroskey Memorial State Park is a worthy stop for a leg stretch on a long drive.
Saddle Mountains West
Central Washington
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Highest Point
- 3,740 feet
Must have permit from The Yakima Training Center to hike in the area. Easily obtained at the recreation center on the base. Check their webpage for current document requirements.
Folsom Farm - Smick Meadows
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
Just across the road from the parking area for Fishtrap Lake (just before Fishtrap Resort) is a short access road leading to trails on some shrub grassland, a dilapidated (but photogenic) homestead, and wetlands that provide sanctuary to a wide variety of waterfowl and other wildlife.