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
4203 HikesCowboy Mountain
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Highest Point
- 5,853 feet
A scramble up a peak near Stevens Pass. Climbing experience and avy equipment required.
Copper Peak
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 11.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 5,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,964 feet
The route to Copper Peak is a Class 4-5 and involves exposed climbing. Gear and experience are recommended.
Cooper Lake Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
Snowshoe around a lake in the Salmon La Sac area; you'll share the area with motorized users, as well.
Cleveland Mountain
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 5,280 feet
A scramble to a peak off Highway 2 overlooking Money Creek. Routefinding and climbing experience required.
Choral Peak
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Highest Point
- 7,909 feet
Choral Peak is an off trail climb in the Entiat Range.
Chihuly Trail
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
A short trail that offers an hour or so of pleasant hiking near the Sleeping Lady resort in Leavenworth.
Chelan Ridge
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 250 feet
The short hike offers lofty views into the Lake Chelan and Methow River valleys and is ideal for observing raptors during their annual migration.
Caroline Peak
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 17.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,885 feet
The route to Caroline Peak is a Class 3 and requires exposed scrambles. Gear and experience are recommended.
Cardinal Peak
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Highest Point
- 8,595 feet
The route to Cardinal Peak is a Class 3 and involves exposed scrambling. Gear and experience recommended.
Canoe Peak
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,400 feet
A peak scramble in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Canoe Peak is a lesser summit near Lennox Mountain. Previous climbing experience and route-finding skills are recommended for Canoe Peak.
Cannon Mountain
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Highest Point
- 8,638 feet
Cannon Mountain is Washington's 38th highest peak. There is no direct trail to the summit, although the routes to Prussik Pass and Shield's Lake can be used.
Burch Mountain
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
A peak near Leavenworth -- route finding experience required.
Buck Mountain
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Highest Point
- 8,528 feet
The route to Buck Mountain is a Class 3 and involves exposed scrambling. Gear and experience are recommended.
Blowout Mountain
Snoqualmie Region
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Length
- 4.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 650 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,450 feet
This trail takes you to Blowout Mountain through a forested area. The views from the mountain are spectacular.
Blag Mountain
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,687 feet
Blag Mountain can be reached via the network of mountain roads.. There are many abandoned services roads in the area, so navigating can be tricky.
Blackbird Island - Waterfront Park
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
Bird, salmon, history, and river lovers will enjoy this trail in a Leavenworth park
Big Chiwaukum
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 17.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,081 feet
The route to Big Chiwaukum is a Class 3 and involves exposed scrambling. Gear and experience are recommended.
Bearscout Peak
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Highest Point
- 5,210 feet
Bear Lake and sections of Bearscout Peak are in the Cedar River Watershed and are closed to the public. Consult a map before venturing out in order to avoid trespassing.
Baldy Mountain
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 6.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,394 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,412 feet
Route finding expertise is necessary to successfully complete this hike.
Badlands Trail
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,200 feet
The Badlands trail links Hatchery Creek to Painter Creek trails over it's 5 mile length. But a fire in recent years has rendered this trail nearly unnavigable.
Arrowhead Mountain
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Highest Point
- 6,027 feet
A technical scramble requiring route-finding skills and (depending on the time of year) avalanche experience.
Anthracite Peak
Central Cascades
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Highest Point
- 5,006 feet
Anthracite Peak is the unofficial name for the peak reachable from Coal Lake Road in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Yellow Hill
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 7.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,827 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,527 feet
In the aftermath of the 2017 Jolly Mountain fire, this forest walk to a wonderful viewpoint has become a study in the effects of fire. Even so, the spring flowers are a beautiful contrast and the vista includes Mount Rainier.
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) - Stampede Pass to Windy Pass
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 12.0 miles, one-way
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Highest Point
- 4,500 feet
This is a 12-mile traverse of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) that makes a great warm-up thru-hike for the full PCT, or a nice overnight backpacking trip.
Windy Pass - Mount Catherine Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,450 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,052 feet
This snowshoe route to Windy Pass and Mount Catherine is part of the Snoqualmie Nordic Center trail system.
Frosty - Wildhorse Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Three miles of easy hiking on Whitepine Creek trail leads you to Wildhorse Creek Trail. 6.5 on the Wildhorse Creek trail takes you due south to Frosty Pass, Icicle Ridge Trail, and Frosty Creek Trail. It accesses Lake Grace, Big Chiwaukum, Snowgrass Mountain and Doelle Lakes through wide open high country.
West Granite Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
A climb near Granite Mountain on the I-90 corridor. In winter, high avalanche danger exists on this route. Have gear and expertise navigating in snowy conditions before you go.
Wenatchee Ridge Snowshoe (Lake Wenatchee Area)
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 15.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,000 feet
This snowshoe route follows several forest roads to a viewpoint of Lake Wenatchee.
Wedge Mountain
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,900 feet
Wedge Mountain is a non-system trail (or a social trail) that allows hikers to scramble to the summit of a mountain outside Leavenworth. The road to the trailhead is rough, and the route is quite steep in places.
Twin Lakes Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,100 feet
This is a snowshoe up a Forest Road before continuing through to a lake basin just off I-90.