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
4235 HikesBypass Trail
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
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Length
- 1.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,000 feet
Use this trail to hike a loop with Snowgrass Trail (96) and the Pacific Crest Trail (2000), or use it to skip (bypass) the crowds at Snowgrass Flats by heading straight over to the PCT.
BPA Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 7.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 797 feet
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Highest Point
- 452 feet
You can visit several parks along the way of this urban trail including Celebration Park, Madrona Park and Panther Lake Park. It also passes by the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Centre. The paved path is ADA accessible and allows leashed dogs.
Bailey Range Traverse
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
A challenging, largely off-trail, multi-day backpacking scramble across the rough and rugged interior of the Olympic Mountains.
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park - Deep Lake
Central Washington > Grand Coulee
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Length
- 15.0 miles of trails
Dry Falls State Park is a stunning stop on any Central Washington road trip. The viewpoint off Highway 17 at the Visitor Center is a good quick stop to see the evidence of the mighty ice age floods that swept through this area. But drive down to the main road through the park, just a couple miles south, and you'll be able to get inside this incredible vista, and see up close what the land looks like now.
Marymere Falls
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
Walk among old-growth giants as you travel to one of Olympic National Park's best-loved waterfalls.
McCollum Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 390 feet
Hike an almost level forest loop trail along a creek in this Snohomish County park. It's a welcome break from the surrounding suburbia, and offers large trees and ferns, plus a few wildflowers and birds. Optionally, check out a more urbanized trail that continues on far to the south.
Auburn Environmental Park Wetland Trail Boardwalk
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 72 feet
This short boardwalk meanders through marshy wetlands just a couple of minutes away from downtown Auburn.
Donkey Engine Trail
Issaquah Alps > Taylor Mountain
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Length
- 3.44 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 450 feet
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Highest Point
- 800 feet
This quick out-and-back will satisfy your outdoor craving without the exertion of a full day hike.
Boot Trail
Issaquah Alps > Taylor Mountain
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Length
- 4.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 950 feet
On the south side of Taylor Mountain, this trail gains a couple hundred feet as it curves through the forest above Carey Creek.
Mountain Beaver Trail
Issaquah Alps > Taylor Mountain
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Length
- 1.84 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 800 feet
Wander along this forested slope above Carey Creek in the southern portion of the Taylor Mountain Forest.
Evans Creek Trail (Redmond)
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3 feet
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Highest Point
- 52 feet
A short walk through historic farmland turned wetland and forest just east of downtown Redmond.
Sumas Mountain - Gold Mine Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
The popular access point for Sumas Mountain (off Sealund Road) utilizes private property. Hikers are asked to refrain from using this access point.
La Center Bottoms
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
La Center Bottoms is a county-owned stewardship site and a stop along The Audubon Society’s The Great Washington State Birding Trail Southwest Loop. It is a pleasant short stroll, perfect to stretch your legs or share nature observation tips with the family.
Captain William Clark Regional Park at Cottonwood Beach - Dike Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
Enjoy a hike or glimpse some native species of bird along the Washougal Dike.
Capitol State Forest - Mount Molly
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 908 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,950 feet
Explore one of the many trails in Capitol State Forest as an out-and-back, or combined with another trail in the area.
Olympic Discovery Trail - East Central
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 26.1 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 943 feet
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Highest Point
- 250 feet
This section of the Olympic Discovery Trail, from Blyn to Port Angeles, offers an appealing mix of forest, farms, rivers and waterfront views.
Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 210 feet
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Highest Point
- 265 feet
Explore the Chehalis River between working farmland and recently restored riparian habitat. Your hosts: a bevy of birds, from barn swallows to bald eagles.
Lake People Park (Xacua'bs)
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.1 miles of trails
A small neighborhood park on a hillside in the Columbia City region of Seattle.
Illahee Forest Preserve
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 2.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 210 feet
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Highest Point
- 530 feet
Explore an undeveloped watershed on well-maintained trails just minutes from town.
Icicle River Road Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
This trail is the end section of Icicle River Road that is left unplowed in the winter months. It is fun for snowshoers of all ages and skill levels.
Hurricane Ridge Snowshoe
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,757 feet
Whether you’re an expert or a first-timer, Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park is one of the most spectacular places to snowshoe in Washington state—and on clear days you’ll be treated to bird’s-eye views of Mount Olympus in all her winter splendor.
Anacortes Community Forest Lands - Whistle Lake
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 580 feet
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Highest Point
- 600 feet
In the heart of Fidalgo Island lies a natural gem of a forest with wetlands, lakes, and rocky bald meadows with great views. This nice little hike will take you around the lake on a hiker only trail. Take this hike in spring for the fresh new leaves and the dainty spring flowers, or visit on a rainy day in winter and watch the mist float above the lake among the trees. The lake is very popular on hot summer days.
Deer Park Missile Site Trails
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.0 miles, (type not yet set)
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,250 feet
This trail system on the outskirts of Deer Park is inviting to a variety of user groups with 3 loops of different lengths through a serene ponderosa forest.
Four Springs Lake Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 400 feet
This is a quiet alternative to the busy trails in the state parks on Camano Island. The lake is not much more than a pond, but you can hear the bubbling of the small springs feeding into the wetland and listen for birdsong as you stroll along the path.
Painter Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 4.7 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,200 feet
This infrequently-maintained trail in the Icicle Creek area provides access to Icicle Ridge and Lake Ida, but requires the navigation skills.
North Fork Chiwaukum River
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 12.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,400 feet
Historically, this trail provided good access for the landscape west of the popular Enchantments area. However, a lack of trail maintenance and winter storm damage has rendered the route almost unhikeable.
BZ Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
A short route that provides a way for kayakers and rafters to go around BZ falls. Some locals use the trail to see the rapids and watch people going through them.
Cordata Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 190 feet
This park has something for everyone! There is a large, fully accessible shelter with picnic tables, BBQ, sink and electricity. In addition, pump track, playground, splash pad and exercise equipment are sure to provide some fun for all who visit Cordata Park.
Palouse to Cascades Trail - Beverly Bridge
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 4.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 550 feet
This section hike on one of Washington’s longest rail trails includes an impressive vantage point of the nearby Saddle Mountains on a pedestrian-only bridge over the Columbia River.
Lyre Conservation Area
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 235 feet
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Highest Point
- 180 feet
A lovely protected space on a half-mile of beach along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This area is just 20 miles west of Port Angeles -- perfect for a picnic or a short day trip.