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 HikesTumwater Hill Park
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
This 9-acre park has a baseball field and picnic areas. Take a leisurely stroll on the 0.75-mile trail and look for views of Mount Rainier at this charming city park.
Bear Lake Snowshoe
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 11.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,800 feet
Bear Lake snowshoe is a road walk along the Mountain Loop Highway ending with a short trail to the lake.
Ulalach Peak
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 8.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,150 feet
A peak scramble near Squire Creek Pass. Route finding experience and climbing gear required.
Spring Mountain
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
A peak scramble off of the Mountain Loop Highway. Gear and route finding experience necessary.
Morning Star Peak
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
A scramble and technical climb to a summit in the Stillaguamish River Valley. Route finding experience and climbing gear required.
Bluegrass Butte
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Highest Point
- 5,306 feet
Bluegrass Butte is the unofficial name for the seldom summited peak five miles northeast of Silverton.
Sexagenarian Peak
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Highest Point
- 4,880 feet
This 4880'+ West Peak of Mount Higgins, directly north of the lookout site, appears ugly and steep, but it is quite fun, though very short.
Breccia Peak
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Located in the Glacier Peak Wilderness, 6487-foot Breccia Peak was once a stratovolcano, but now serves as another summit to be conquered by mountaineers. The approach to Breccia Peak follows the Lost Ridge trail. Heading to the top, you'll traverse a ridge and pass several alpine lakes, but you'll need to have route-finding skills and a map and compass to get there.
Anaconda Peak
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
A scramble up Anaconda Peak in the Mount-Baker Snoqualmie National Forest. Climbing experience recommended.
South Skookum Lake Trail
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 1.38 miles, roundtrip
This trail completely encircles South Skookum Lake, a quiet fee-campground in Pend Oreille County. Since the campground is managed by a concessionaire, there is a $5 day-use fee for those not staying in the campground.
Slide Lake
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,100 feet
Slide Lake is a short but remote hike that samples a rugged slice of the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Popular among anglers, the hour-long drive up the single lane logging road deters crowds and ensures relative solitude. Magnificent old growth and a mountain lake with views toward snowy peaks are the reward.
Slick Ear
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 4.7 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,540 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,189 feet
Delve deep into the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness via the shortest access to the upper Wenaha River from the Washington side.
Slate Creek Trail
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 15.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,702 feet
This hike is across the Washington border in Idaho, but provides a lovely outing near the historic town of Wallace.
Sherman Point Loop
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,475 feet
Easy access and a gentle grade make this a great wildlife-viewing hike for all ability levels.
Sherman Pass Snowshoe Loop
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
At the highest Sno-Park in the state, you find a nice loop route with suberb snowshoe opportunities.
Sherman Creek Wildlife Area
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 8.0 miles of trails
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Highest Point
- 1,500 feet
The Sherman Creek Wildlife Area lies just west of Kettle Falls across the Columbia River. A network of trails crisscross through the portion of the wildlife area that sits between Highway 20 and the Columbia River.
Sawtooth Ridge
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,500 feet
This flower-lined trail with big views will make you wonder if the Blue Mountains earned their name from the carpets of larkspur along the route.
Saratoga Peak
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
A summit off the North Cascades Highway. Route finding and navigating experience required.
Sa Teekh Wa Trail
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 0.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,760 feet
The Sa Teekh Wa Trail is a two-mile interpretive trail along the Chewuch River from downtown Winthrop. The trail is easily accessed from a bridge at the northwest end of Winthrop's boardwalk. It's a pleasant stroll through the pines along the river, which is also a major salmon spawning area.
Rotary Dominion Meadows Trail
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 2.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,920 feet
Take a loop hike any time of the year on the Rotary Dominion Meadows Trail. It is good for strollers and wheelchairs, and in the winter, it can be used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Rocky Creek
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,300 feet
This old trail is no longer maintained by the Forest Service, and there's hardly any parking available at the trailhead, but if it's a quiet day, you might enjoy big old-growth on this little used trail.
Rock Mountain
North Cascades > Pasayten
The route to Rock Mountain is steep, but upon reaching the summit, hikers will find a staggering array of peaks in their line of sight. Look for Cathedral Peak off in the distance as well as Haig, Bauerman Ridge, Teapot Dome, Armstrong, Arnold Mountain, Horseshoe, and Pick Peak.
Riverside State Park - Trail 25 Trail 410 Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.17 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 924 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,207 feet
This little lollipop loop in Riverside State Park is the perfect short walk to experience the north end of Riverside State Park, get a little exercise and a lot of a view.
Riverside State Park - Trail 211
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 1,750 feet
Trail 211 is a short connector trail located within Riverside State Park.
Riverside State Park - Trail 210
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Highest Point
- 1,800 feet
One of several trails in the network at Riverside State Park.
Riverside State Park - Trail 10
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Highest Point
- 1,800 feet
One of many trails in the network at Riverside State Park.
Riverside State Park - Bowl and Pitcher Snowshoe
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
This loop route begins and ends near the campground at Bowl and Pitcher and includes a trip across the footbridge over the Spokane River both going and returning.
Reynolds Creek
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
Reynolds Creek is an unmaintained trail within the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
Rennie Peak
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 15.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,500 feet
A summit in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth wilderness. Route finding experience required. Climbing gear recommended.