Hiking Guide

Triad Creek

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Length: 4.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 2,755 feet
Highest Point: 5,807 feet
Rating: Average rating:
2.50

(4 votes)

Old growth
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows

A long neglected trail connecting Buck Creek Pass to the rugged and wild upper Suiattle River.

Toutle Trail - Kalama Horse Camp to Red Rock Pass

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens

Length: 4.8 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 1,300 feet
Highest Point: 3,280 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Lakes
Old growth
Ridges/passes
Rivers

The first section of the Toutle Trail begins at the Kalama Horse Camp, where ample parking and camping are available. The trail crosses a gully and follows alongside the Kalama River.

Toutle River Sediment Retention Structure Trail

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens

Length: 1.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 0 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(1 vote)

Dogs not allowed
Lakes
Rivers
Wildlife

This is a 1.2-mile loop trail that takes hikers on a tour of the structure the Army Corps of Engineers built to keep sediment from Mount St. Helens from washing down the Toutle River and inundating the communities downstream.

Tieton River Meadows Snowshoe

South Cascades > Goat Rocks

Length: 10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 350 feet
Highest Point: 3,500 feet
Rating: Average rating:
4.00

(2 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Mountain views
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife

Follow an unplowed forest road as it meanders up the Tieton River Valley and keep on the lookout for elk, fox, martens and other wildlife that thrive in this wilderness area. Along the way you can enjoy views of Old Snowy Mountain or explore the wide meadows that line the trail.

Tieton Meadows

South Cascades > Goat Rocks

Length: 9.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,900 feet
Highest Point: 3,600 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.40

(5 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Rivers
Wildlife

This horse/hiker trail used to access Bear Creek Mountain, but years of underuse and neglect has rendered it nearly impossible to follow.

Ten Day

South Cascades > Goat Rocks

Length: 1.2 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 1,800 feet
Highest Point: 5,700 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Lakes
Rivers
Wildflowers/Meadows

This little-used trail gets hikers to Cirque Lake in the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Paralleling Tenday Creek, it's a low-key riverside walk to a lovely little lake.

Swakane Peak

Central Washington > Wenatchee

Length: 7.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,787 feet
Highest Point: 4,297 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Fall foliage
Summits
Wildflowers/Meadows

Take one of three different routes to the top of Swakane Peak for expansive views across the Columbia River and a peek-a-boo view of Icicle Ridge to the west. Two of the routes can be combined for a loop day trip.

Sunshine Trail

South Cascades > Mount Adams Area

Length: 1.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,600 feet
Highest Point: 3,400 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.33

(3 votes)

A primitive trail that climbs steeply to connect the Trapper Creek Trail (#192) to the Observation Trail (#132).

Summit Springs

South Cascades > Mount Adams Area

Length: 5.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,738 feet
Highest Point: 3,219 feet
Rating: Average rating:
3.00

(6 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Mountain views
Summits
Wildflowers/Meadows

A hiker and biker trail that is moderate in difficulty, Summit Springs is also known as Snass Creek.

St. Louis Falls and Mines

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Fall foliage
Old growth
Waterfalls

This is a short hike, about a half mile round trip, and not steep, so it's a good introduction for kids and new hikers.

Spacing Study Trail

South Cascades > Mount Adams Area

Length: 0.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 0 feet
Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
Wildflowers/Meadows

Visit a short but interesting trail with interpretive signs explaining studies on tree spacing during replantation.

Raging River State Forest

Issaquah Alps > Taylor Mountain

Rating: Average rating:
0.00

(0 votes)

Mine Creek

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Rating: Average rating:
5.00

(1 vote)

12.11.25: Parts of the Mine Creek day-use area are closed until further notice due to flood damage. Please respect closures and consider alternate sites while flood damage is being surveyed and repaired.