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 HikesSimilkameen Trail
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 940 feet
This one is a jewel. A railtrail with opportunities for biking, hiking, birding, wildlife, wildflowers, river views, salmon viewing, photography, waterfall, and history. If you want an urban trail this one has it all.
Roslyn Urban Forest - Crooked Tree Trail
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 3.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,310 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,650 feet
Looking for something short, sweet and a little steep? You get all of the above and some nice views to boot on this trail.
No Name Ridge - Thorp Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,854 feet
With wide open views at the top, Thorp Mountain is a worthwhile destination, even if the steep ascent to the peak might seem challenging.
Index Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 2.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,390 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,330 feet
This infrequently-maintained trail within Alpine Lakes Wilderness branches off the Chiwaukum Creek trail 10 miles in. It's possible to connect to the Icicle Ridge trail from here, provided you're willing to undertake some brushbashing.
Suncadia Trail
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 4.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 374 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,297 feet
With 40+ miles of multi-use trails, Suncadia provides choice through all four seasons. This loop explores the northeast side of the Cle Elum River.
Sequim Bay State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 50 feet
Just outside of Sequim sits Sequim Bay State Park, where visitors can take in beautiful views of Sequim Bay and easily access the 126-mile Olympic Discovery Trail.
Alderbrook Nature Trails
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 4.6 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
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Highest Point
- 460 feet
Per management at Alderbrook Resort these trails are no longer open to the public.
Penrose Point State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 140 feet
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Highest Point
- 140 feet
Found on the shores of Puget Sound is the marine and camping Penrose Point State Park. The park consists of 237 acres and nearly two miles of shoreline, including Mayo Cove and Carr Inlet.
Silesia Creek
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,680 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,200 feet
This is a lightly used trail located at the end of the Twin Lakes Road. Finding solitude is not a problem on this seldom used trail. Check out this hike for a break from the crowds at Winchester Lookout and Twin Lakes.
Squilchuck State Park
Central Washington > Wenatchee
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Length
- 4.0 miles of trails
This state park provides plenty of green space for many different outdoor activities just a short drive from Wenatchee.
Pritchard Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
Pritchard Park sits at the mouth of Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island, facing the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal. With a network of upland trails and beachfront, this park offers numerous hiking opportunities that take visitors through natural Puget Sound landscapes as well as significant historical sites.
Blakely Harbor Park Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 15 feet
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Highest Point
- 43 feet
A mix of history and natural wonder pervades in this park where you can hike along a forested lagoon out to a clearing on Puget Sound.
Kitsap Memorial State Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 1.5 miles of trails
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Highest Point
- 100 feet
Want to go on a forest stroll, do some tide pooling and have a picnic on the lawn, all in the same place? Look no further than Kitsap Memorial State Park.
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial is an outdoor exhibit commemorating the internment of Japanese Americans from Bainbridge Island in the state of Washington. It is a unit of the Minidoka National Historic Site in Idaho.
Grand Valley - Cameron Creek Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 30.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 10,945 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,628 feet
Hike up and down (and up again and down again, and then up one more time) around this loop in the northern part of Olympic National Park. You'll get stunning mountain views, pass tranquil lakes, and laze around in gorgeous alpine meadows, and you'll need that break, because the elevation gain on this one is no joke.
Goose Lake Plateau
Central Washington > Potholes Region
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,000 feet
This wide-open grassland offers roaming, but route-finding is necessary to enjoy your time on trail here.
Timberline Trail - Gnarl Ridge Junction to Timberline Lodge
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 8.2 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,819 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,052 feet
The southeast section of the Timberline Trail can be very exposed and difficult to follow at times due to erosion, but it will reward you with beautiful views of the White River drainage and Mount Hood.
Timberline Trail - Timberline Lodge To Ramona Falls
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 9.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,024 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,043 feet
This southwest section of the Timberline Trail is characterized by loose, sandy soil and pockets of forest filled with day hikers exploring close to the lodge.
Timberline Trail - Ramona Falls to Elk Cove
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 10.1 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,736 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,926 feet
After seeing Ramona Falls, continue along the northwest section of the Timberline Trail to meadows, wildflowers and more expansive views of Mount Hood.
Juanita Bay Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
Birdwatchers will delight in the wide variety of winded beasts to see at Juanita Bay Park. The 110-acre urban wildlife habitat area consists of five major plant communities, including wet meadow, marsh, open water and wetland.
Fairhaven Park and Hundred Acre Wood
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 4.5 miles of trails
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Highest Point
- 360 feet
You don't have to drive far to hike in the forest — start in Fairhaven Park and explore the several miles worth of trail in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Hoodsport Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 2.5 miles of trails
A set of short trails off Highway 119 between Hoodsport and Lake Cushman. With a trailhead kitted out with picnic tables and a restroom, it's a great spot for a picnic, too!
Sunset Hill Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 90 feet
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Highest Point
- 290 feet
A small park tucked into the Crown Hill neighborhood of Ballard.
Monte Carlo via Middle Fork Camp
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 7.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,860 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,040 feet
The Monte Cristo Range just north of Willard offers quiet forest, and miles of solitary rambling. There are a myriad of ways to access this trail network, including this one, which starts in the middle of the mountains.
Mount Persis
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,658 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,464 feet
A hefty workout, spectacular views, and very little company await you on this summit. Please note access to this trail is via private property. A recreational permit from Hampton Resources, a forest products company, is required.
Mud Mountain Dam - River Trail
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,300 feet
Located on the White River near Mount Rainier, the Mud Mountain Dam is both a flood control dam operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a recreation facility. At about 3.5 miles from the trailhead, Scatter Creek makes the trail impassable.
West Fork Dosewallips River
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 15.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,600 feet
Though it's hidden behind a more than 12-mile road walk or bike, the West Fork Dosewallips River trail offers tunnels of rhododendrons, a jubilant river, and solitude.
Riser Lake Loop
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 3.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 403 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,603 feet
Riser Lake is a short hike just outside of Winthrop that is accessible any time of the year. Enjoy the shrub-steppe and the views of the hills surrounding the Methow Valley.
Iron Goat Trail - Winter Route
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
WTA does not recommend winter use on the Iron Goat Trail due to avalanche danger and lack of parking. The Iron Goat Scenic Interpretive Site is also closed in winter.
Peoh Point
Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
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Length
- 3.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
Peoh Point offers 180-degree views of the Cle Elum Valley and the Stuart range from from atop a 2000-foot cliff with very steep dropoffs. While the views are stunning, use caution at the summit.