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
4205 HikesEarly Winters
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 3.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,530 feet
The Early Winters Trail #522 is a part of a trail that went between the Methow and Skagit rivers. Hikers have the opportunity to tread along a short section of this historic trail, where many have gone in the prior centuries. Depending upon how recently the trail has been maintained, this may include experiencing the difficulties of foot travel through the raw wilds of the North Cascades.
Eagle Creek
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 7.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 4,250 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,250 feet
This valley trail in the forest gradually climbs 5 miles to a junction with a side trail to nearby Silver Lake. Beyond the junction, the main trail climbs 3 more miles through alpine meadows and forest to views at Eagle Pass.
Eagle Cliff (Cypress Island)
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 730 feet
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Highest Point
- 730 feet
Cypress Island Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA) is the largest relatively undeveloped island in the San Juan Islands and is home to over 5,200 acres of protected forests, wetlands, grasslands and tidelands.
Dumbbell Lake
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 13.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,070 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
The Tumac plateau is a wonderland of rolling sub-alpine forest broken by wildflower meadows, ponds, and lake after lake. The 14-mile loolipop loop to Dumbbell Lake will take you past seven lakes large enough to have been named along with many smaller ponds and marshes that provide some of the finest elk, trout, and mosquito habitat in the Cascades.
Duckabush River
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 10.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,750 feet
Explore one of the quieter Olympic Peninsula river valleys. Quiet, that is, if you don't count the Duckabush River's constant belching, crashing, and churning as it tumbles over giant boulders and squeezes through narrow rocky clefts.
Dry Creek
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 8.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 350 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,500 feet
Low-lying with impressive trees bordering each side of it, this trail is a nice option year-round. The Doug-fir, bigleaf maple, and hemlock forest canopy in this narrow valley shades hikers in the heat of summer, and in winter the elevation means it's unlikely to have heavy snow to navigate. And since much of it's a former railroad grade, the trail is easy enough for hikers of all types.
Dry Creek
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,600 feet
7.7.25: This trail and FR 24 are closed until further notice due to the Bear Gulch Fire.
Climb through second-growth forest to a not-so-dry creek, while enjoying spring wildflowers and views of nearby Lake Cushman and surrounding peaks. WTA has done years of work on this trail, improving it from a rough footpath to a pleasant, easy-to-follow (if steep) trail.
Flowing Lake Regional Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 75 feet
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Highest Point
- 620 feet
With plenty of options for visitors — including a playground, picnic tables, walking trails and a campground — Flowing Lake Regional Park is a fun destination for a pit stop, an hour, the afternoon or the whole weekend.
Andrews Creek
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 31.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,700 feet
Dive deep into the heart of the Pasayten Wilderness on the Andrews Creek trail. Walk along Andrews Creek through a burn zone. Connect to the Boundary trail after passing through a lush meadow of wildflowers.
American Ridge
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 12.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,950 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,310 feet
9.3.25: The trailhead and trail within the William O. Douglas Wilderness are closed until further notice due to the Wildcat Fire.
A steep and dusty trail to a long, beautiful ridge where the rambling is fine, often among a band of elk.
Albert Camp
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 8.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,700 feet
Connect to Horseshoe Mountain on this scenic ridge trail that takes you through a lodgepole pine forest and some of the most spectacular views in the Pasayten Wilderness.
Tolmie State Park - Four Cedars Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.98 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 225 feet
Take a short jaunt in Tolmie State Park. Great for families or just a quick stretch of the legs.
Trillium Park
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 0.25 miles, one-way
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Highest Point
- 180 feet
Trillium Park is a small urban park connecting two neighborhoods in Olympia, with a trail running through the park.
Dosewallips State Park - Beach Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 0.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 0 feet
Accessible only at low-tide, this trail (called the North Tidal Area Trail on the Dosewallips State Park map) is a short, gravelled trail that meanders along the north end of the beach at the state park. While this trail is quite short, and only accessible during a limited time, there are 10 total miles of trail in the state park, found across Highway 101 and departing from the camping area. If you want a longer hike, try the Steam Donkey or the Maple Valley trail.
Dosewallips River Road
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 13.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,550 feet
The Dosewallips River Road is the gateway to the eastern Olympic Mountains and it penetrates one of the deepest canyons in Olympic National Park. Now closed to vehicles, the old road bed allows hikers to explore true wilderness at a gentle grade. Backpackers, peak baggers and horseback riders take advantage of the easy access to the trails beyond the road's end.
Lake Dorothy - Lake Bear - Lake Deer
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 11.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,800 feet
The Miller River Road is washed out 4 miles from the trailhead.
Day-hikers and backpackers alike visit Lake Dorothy, a very large and beautiful lake less than two miles from the trailhead. Once there, they either rest and play for the day, or continue on to Bear and Deer Lakes, a pair of very pretty smaller lakes deeper in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The very ambitious press on to remote Snoqualmie Lake. Lake Dorothy can be crowded on summer weekends, but the other lakes see fewer visitors.
Domke Mountain
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 7.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,067 feet
The Domke Mountain trail was badly damaged by the Wolverine Fire in 2015. WTA crews have aided in fire recovery and a re-route of the trail. This steep hike along mountain summits will take you past wildflowers and beautiful views.
Domke Lake
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,200 feet
This trail winds through fire-ravaged terrain to a quiet lake in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest that borders Lake Chelan.
Dog Mountain
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,948 feet
The stunning views and unparalleled springtime flowers make this one of the most popular hikes in the Gorge. On a good day, you can get a bird’s eye view of Mount Hood and the Columbia River. In the spring the top is carpeted with vibrant yellow balsam root. Although the trail is steep and sometimes crowded, this hike is unquestionably worth the effort.
Dishpan Gap
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 9.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
Stunning alpine meadows and peak views, Dishpan Gaps charming trail leads you to a gateway of more trails.
Dishman Hills Natural Area - Nimbus Knob Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,350 feet
This is a loop hike created in April 2013 to provide for a new hiking experience while preserving some areas of the natural area for wildlife.
Dishman Hills Conservation Area - Glenrose
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.48 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,575 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,940 feet
This section of Dishman Hills is a parcel that was owned by DNR and transferred to the Conservancy early in 2016.
Discovery Park Loop Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 140 feet
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Highest Point
- 325 feet
Seattle's Discovery Park Loop Trail is a designated National Recreation Trail, 2.8 miles long with an elevation change of just 140 feet. It passes through both forest and open meadows, offers extensive views, good prospects for bird watchers, and it can be hiked or jogged year-round.
Discovery Park Beach and Highlands Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 380 feet
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Highest Point
- 345 feet
Hike through the relatively uncrowded southeast corner of a park in Seattle. Head up to the South Meadow for the views, then go down to the beaches and get up close to the West Point Lighthouse. Come back up to the park highlands for a close look at old buildings in the Fort Lawton Historic District.
Dingford Creek-Hester Lake
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 10.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,900 feet
Hike a rugged trail through second-growth hemlock forest. You'll cross several lively creeks and see waterfalls on your way to a high alpine lake well-stocked with trout.
Diablo Lake
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 7.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,950 feet
Follow the Diablo Lake Trail up and across talus slopes on the flanks of Sourdough Mountain to impressive cascading waterfalls and stunning views of Ross Lake and Colonial, Pyramid, Davis Peaks, as well as Jack Mountain.
Denny Creek
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,345 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,642 feet
A popular trail, thanks to its gentle, family friendly grade with amazing destinations. The natural water slide area at Denny Creek is a must visit for families! Keekwulee Falls offers a stunning viewpoint that is easily accessible. Snowshoe Falls maybe a bit elusive and more difficult to see from the trail, but is also a beautiful natural wonder.
Deception Pass
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 28.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,500 feet
Accessible from Highway 2, I-90, or the iconic Pacific Crest Trail, Deception Pass is a gateway to alpine lakes, stunning mountain views or, if you're a thru-hiker, Mexico or Canada.
Deception Lakes
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 9.85 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,630 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,090 feet
This group of small lakes in the Alpine Wilderness sits along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) between Mac Peak and Surprise Mountain. It's a great rest stop for a multi-day backpacking trip along the PCT, a campsite for an overnight trip, or even a destination for a long day hike.
Deception Falls National Recreation Area
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
The short half-mile interpretive trail along Deception Falls is a great stop for a quick stretch of the legs as you drive over Stevens Pass. The highlight is the tumbling, multi-tiered waterfall and its distinctive 90 degree turn the creek makes at a stop along the way.