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4203 Hikes

French Creek

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
14.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
3,200 feet
Highest Point
6,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road. The road is closed to all but local traffic following storm damage.

The bridge over French Creek 1.5 miles up Icicle Creek Trail is broken and unsafe to cross. There is no way to ford the creek during high water.

One of many trails in this area that create tons of fun loop options, the French Creek Trail is 14.4 miles long, and gains 3200 feet of elevation along its length. Due to diminishing funding, the trail is very brushy in sections, making it difficult to navigate. Hiking it end-to-end makes for a fun traverse through the heart of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, and over county lines!
 
 

The Enchantments

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
18.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
4,500 feet
Highest Point
7,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.76
(157 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road. The road is closed to all but local traffic following storm damage.

The Enchantment Lakes are an alpine wonderland of pristine lakes set among polished granite, soaring peaks, blazing larches and ambling mountain goats. Widely regarded as the crown jewel of hiking in Washington, this trail exceeds even the wildest of superlatives.
 
 

Eightmile Mountain

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

An off-trail scramble to a summit above Eightmile Lake.
 
 

Eightmile Creek Snowshoe

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
7.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,165 feet
Highest Point
3,265 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.67
(3 votes)
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

The Eightmile Creek Snowshoe is a snowy road walk during the winter. This busy summer road becomes a beautiful backdrop for a winter walk. Turn around at either the Eightmile Lake Trailhead or carry on a little farther to the Stuart Lake trailhead. Be aware of avalanche conditions along the road before heading here for a snowshoe outing.
 
 

Dragontail Peak

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
13.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
5,833 feet
Highest Point
8,840 feet
Rating
Average rating:
5.00
(4 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

A lengthy and difficult hike up an iconic peak inside the Enchantments. Climbing gear and expertise required.
 
 

Chatter Creek

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
11.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,959 feet
Highest Point
6,692 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

No matter how you tackle it, this hike is a workout. March through thick Ponderosa forests up to subalpine larch stands and a view from the pass, with options to continue on for a small alpine lake with backcountry campsites and access to other wilderness trails.
 
 

Blackjack Ridge

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
8.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
3,800 feet
Highest Point
6,700 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.57
(7 votes)
  • Mountain views

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

This trail features ridgetop views and numerous steep switchbacks through forest and open meadows. Beginning at the Blackpine Trailhead, it climbs through second-growth forest to wide open views of the Icicle Ridge area and ends at the Snowall-Cradle Lake trail.
 
 

Windy Pass

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
15.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,325 feet
Highest Point
7,200 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.80
(5 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

Take a side trip from Lake Caroline up to a saddle with gorgeous, sweeping views of the Alpine Lakes wilderness.
 
 

Trout Lake via Jack Trout Trailhead

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
11.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,918 feet
Highest Point
4,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.11
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Old growth

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

Hike a gorgeously-graded trail to a marshy lake with views of the backside of the Enchantment mountains.
 
 

Snowall Cradle Lake

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
9.1 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
2,700 feet
Highest Point
6,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

The valley that Snowall Creek runs through is laden with amazing meadows of wildflowers, great views of the peaks surrounding it and tons of wildlife. It's part of a loop that you
 
 

Rye Creek to Camp Lake Snowshoe

Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
 
Length
5.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
250 feet
Highest Point
2,750 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Rivers

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

This snowshoe route follows snow-covered forest roads to Camp Lake in the Teanaway Community Forest.
 
 

Poe Mountain via Little Wenatchee Trailhead

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,000 feet
Highest Point
6,015 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to storm damage.

Three thousand feet in three miles make the Little Wenatchee a substantial albeit relatively short hike for exercise provided. The trail was the primary supply route to the old Poe Mountain lookout, and like many lookout access trails wastes no time in getting to the top. But it is well built, switchbacking up the hill. The first two-thirds of the hike are in light tree cover, so the views come as a surprise when you get to them.
 
 

North Fork Teanaway River

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,700 feet
Highest Point
4,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.00
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

This ski/snowshoe follows the North Fork Teanaway River Road that hikers drive on in the summer to get to the various Teanaway trailheads, passing through open forest and meadows alongside the North Fork Teanaway River.
 
 

Mount David

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
14.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
5,800 feet
Highest Point
7,420 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.89
(9 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Summits
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Access to trailhead limited following storm damage.

This is a fantastic trip -- amble along a river before making a steep climb to breathtaking ridge walks and astounding views of the craggy Cascades.
 
 

Meander Meadows

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
12.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,980 feet
Highest Point
4,992 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.29
(7 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.19.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to storm damage.

Follow the Little Wenatchee River all the way to its headwaters high on the Cascade crest. From mile-high, miles-long alpine meadows, the river meanders. And so will you upon reaching these heavenly flower gardens. The hike in is a long approach and is warm at times across brushy avalanche slopes, but it is worth every ounce of sweat expended and every annoying fly swatted.
 
 

Mary's Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Elevation Gain
3,143 feet
Highest Point
6,680 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

A class 2 scramble to Mary's Peak in the Teanaway, featuring stunning views of the Stuart Range. Climbing experience recommended.
 
 

Little Wenatchee River

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
250 feet
Highest Point
2,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.89
(9 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to storm damage.

This trail travels along the valley floor of the Little Wenatchee River for several miles before switchbacking up 1500 feet through intermittent slide alder and mature forest to Meander Meadows. While the trail does receive occasional brushing, the lower section can be challenging.
 
 

Little Annapurna

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
7.3 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
5,018 feet
Highest Point
8,440 feet
Rating
Average rating:
5.00
(3 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

Scramble to a scenic high point in the upper Enchantments.
 
 

Lake Sally Ann

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Elevation Gain
2,530 feet
Highest Point
5,528 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(2 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits
  • Wildlife

12.19.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to storm damage.

A beautiful little lake just off the Pacific Crest Trail near Stevens Pass. Several trails lead to it, and it is a great destination for a multi-night backpacking trip.
 
 

Kodak Peak

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
18.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
420 feet
Highest Point
6,121 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.33
(3 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to storm damage.

Kodak Peak is a side trip deep in the Glacier Peak Wilderness for those on the Pacific Crest Trail. As it's name implies it has amazing views and perhaps more than a few blueberries in season.
 
 

Jungle Creek

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
4.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,500 feet
Highest Point
4,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Jungle Creek Trail is a 4-mile long trail from FS 9701/Jungle Creek Road to Johnson Media Trail #1383. The saddle at 2.1 miles from the trailhead is the highest point of the trail at 4,500 feet in elevation. In spring there are a lot of flowers along the trail. When the weather is good, there are good views of peaks in Stuart Range at the saddle.
 
 

Johnson Mountain

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
5.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,600 feet
Highest Point
5,220 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Escape the crowds and access early season views in the Teanaway. Starting on an old forest road and ending on a climbers’ trail, this mostly exposed hike passes through wildflowers and a burn area to reach the Johnson Mountain summit with views of the Enchantments, Rainier, the Teanaway River Valley, and wind farms of eastern Washington.
 
 

Johnson Creek - Medra Pass

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,250 feet
Highest Point
5,420 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.64
(11 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Snag views of Mount Stuart, the Enchantment range and much of the North Fork Teanaway Valley on this less-traveled trail in the Teanaway. Wildflowers, rivers, and a healthy workout all precede the views many seek at Medra Pass.
 
 

Jack Creek Snowshoe

Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
 
Length
29.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,400 feet
Highest Point
4,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Lakes
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.19.25: Trail not recommended due to washouts at 29 Pines and tree falling hazards.

This route is in the Teanaway / 29 Pines Staging Area Groomed Trail System. The long and mostly flat road can be used for snowshoeing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing when weather permits.
 
 

Iron Peak via Tooth Saddle Trail

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
9.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,050 feet
Highest Point
6,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

This alternate approach to Iron Peak begins at the Beverly Turnpike trailhead.
 
 

Iron Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
7.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,360 feet
Highest Point
6,160 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.18
(11 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Get a great workout and some incredible views on this steep, dry trail in the Teanaway.
 
 

Horseshoe Lake

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
16.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,928 feet
Highest Point
6,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.29
(7 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Waterfalls

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

A couple miles beyond Lake Stuart and a few hundred feet up lies Horseshoe Lake--a stunning, silent lake that makes for an excellent day trip for those lucky folks who get to camp at Lake Stuart. It’s also attainable as a day hike, but you’ll want to get an early start.
 
 

Heliotrope Ridge

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
 
Length
5.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,400 feet
Highest Point
5,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.49
(59 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.15.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to a washout on Glacier Creek Road.

If you'd like nose-to-nose access to Mount Baker, this first-rate woodsy walk delivers. Over a relatively short, well-maintained trail with mild elevation gain, you can be glacier-side in no time... if the creek crossings allow.
 
 

Glacier Peak Circumnavigation

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
88.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
25,300 feet
Highest Point
7,071 feet
Rating
Average rating:
5.00
(3 votes)
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Access to trailhead limited following storm damage.

What better way to experience the Glacier Peak Wilderness than by hiking round-the-mountain from old-growth glacier valleys to airy alpine ridgelines? This classic volcanic circumnavigation serves up the miles and elevation gain and is best given at least 5-10 days to complete without accounting for side explorations and bad weather.
 
 

Fourth Creek

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
3.6 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,300 feet
Highest Point
5,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Accessible from the Beverly Turnpike trail or from the Ingalls Creek trail, Fourth Creek is a hiker-only trail that connects Beverly Turnpike with the Ingalls Creek trail and allows hikers to create loops in the popular Teanaway area.