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
4235 HikesHansville Greenway
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 180 feet
Providing a cool forest walk even on warm summer day, Hansville Greenway is an extensive network of trails encompassing the community of Hansville on the Kitsap peninsula.
Hannegan Pass and Peak
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 10.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,200 feet
The wide-open trail to Hannegan Pass and Hannegan Peak offers spectacular mountain views, glorious alpine wildflowers, waterfalls and glaciers. Choose to hike to 5050 foot Hannegan Pass (about 8 miles roundtrip) or press on to the 6,200 foot summit of Hannegan Peak — 10.6 miles roundtrip.
Hamma Hamma Beaver Pond
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 0.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 390 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,033 feet
This trail is listed in Audubon's Olympic Loop of The Great Washington State Birding Trail. The trail drops fairly steeply from the trailhead to begin a 0.7 mile loop around the lake. There are several benches along the way for resting while bird watching.
Halliday
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 8.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,800 feet
The Halliday trail is certainly no holiday, but tackling this steep, infrequently maintained trail means you will get quite the workout, and have the opportunity to experience the varying terrain and environments of the Colville National Forest.
Greenbrier Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 105 feet
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Highest Point
- 236 feet
Come visit this WTA-built trail, a nearly 2-mile hike through palustrine forest and wetlands, mostly flat with some rolling hills. Great for walkers, kids, and dogs.
Green Mountain - Tin Mine Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,200 feet
At just four miles roundtrip, Tin Mine is a nice year-round hike that features history and is kid-friendly. There’s also lots of beaver ponds along the way and seasonal cascades as well.
Grassy Knoll
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,048 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,648 feet
Take a short, heart-rate-elevating climb to a former fire lookout site with extensive views of the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, and the Silver Star Scenic Area.
Grass Lake Nature Park
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 194 feet
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Highest Point
- 220 feet
A peaceful walk around the wetlands, this is the perfect stroll for someone who wants to experience a little chunk of nature. The tract of wetlands is well-preserved despite being close to town, making the park an attraction for bird-watchers and plant-lovers in the city of Olympia.
Grand Valley Loop
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 7.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,080 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,450 feet
The Grand Valley Loop is a great option, combining a ridge walk with sections along both Grand Creek Valley and Badger Valley.
Gold Creek
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 14.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,250 feet
Located in the Dungeness River recreational area, this hidden gem provides miles of pleasant hiking, and the scenery is delightful the whole way. And with nearly 15 miles of steep hiking, this also makes a great training hike as well.
Glacier Basin
Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
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Length
- 6.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,900 feet
Floods in 2006 severely damaged the Glacier Basin trail, but after four years of work, WTA completed a new trail in Glacier Basin at Mount Rainier National Park in the summer of 2011. Since then, hikers of all stripes have had the pleasure of enjoying a brand-new route to one of the mountain's most iconic glaciers on an easy-to-hike trail.
Elwha River and Geyser Valley
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 17.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,570 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,450 feet
Follow in the footsteps of the intrepid Press Expedition while enjoying the natural beauty, local history and wildlife along the Olympic Peninsula’s Elwha River.
Frontier Park Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Frontier park is a 71-acre park situated between Puyallup and Graham.
Frenchman's Bar
Southwest Washington > Vancouver Area
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Length
- 2.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 75 feet
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Highest Point
- 210 feet
Just a few miles from the heart of downtown Vancouver is a quaint rural getaway, where the Frenchman’s Bar Trail connects Vancouver Lake Park to Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park. The wide, paved path provides the perfect urban getaway for hikers and dog walkers alike—it’s also a favorite among birders. On clear days, you’ll be treated to views of Mount Hood, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens.
Fortune Ponds
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 13.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,700 feet
Not traveled by the masses, the Meadow Creek trail provides plenty of solitude as you gently climb through old burn and old growth to heather slopes, blueberry patches, and snow-fed lakes near the Cascade Crest.
Fort Steilacoom Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.1 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 154 feet
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Highest Point
- 376 feet
Bird watching, historical sites and Rainer and Olympic views.
Fog City
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,296 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,886 feet
Hike a short but steep trail up to the Pacific Crest Trail and points beyond.
Fishtrap Lake - North and South Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 8.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 126 feet
The Fishtrap area is part of the Channeled Scablands of Eastern Washington. The deep coulees and canyons were carved by the Great Missoula Floods following the last Ice Age tens of thousands of years ago.
Excelsior Pass via Nooksack River
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 7.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,400 feet
This trail is a staircase of switchbacks that march ever upward through thick forest to deliver hikers to an iconic ridge walk in the North Cascades.
Roslyn Urban Forest - Ewok Trail
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 7.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,380 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,650 feet
Zigzag through Roslyn Urban Forest and up to a ridge overlooking the Yakima River Basin, with views extending as far as the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Escondido Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 13.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,650 feet
Take a short side trip from Waptus Pass to a small, shallow lake on Polallie Ridge.
Elbow Lake
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,100 feet
Above the banks of the South Fork Nooksack lies Pioneer Camp and the trailhead for the Elbow Lake Trail. Climb gently the first two miles through mature, mid-elevation forest to the Bell Pass Trail junction, a little used route to Mazama Park, or continue another mile to access the remote beauty of Elbow Lake. Large, ancient yellow cedars can be found on the north side of the lake as the trail continues to wind towards the Middle Fork Nooksack.
Eightmile Lake
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 6.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,650 feet
Along a moderate trail into the glorious Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, past burnt Ponderosa Pines, chattering mountain streams, plenteous wildflowers and tall mountain peaks, hikers will find beautiful Eightmile Lake and its rocky, tree lined shore.
Squire Creek Pass via Eight-mile Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 5.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,350 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,107 feet
Cascading waterfalls from the numerous streams and the frequent tarns located along the way make this an enjoyable hike. Mountain goats are known to frequent the area. During the late summer, ripe huckleberries can be found at the pass. But it comes at a cost -- a steep scramble on an unmaintained trail.
Edds Mountain
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 11.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,916 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,320 feet
Wildflowers and views of the Kettle River Valley reward hikers of this lightly-used trail not far from Rebublic. After climbing steeply up to the shoulder of Edds Mountain, you'll ramble ridge-tops until you run into the Kettle Crest Trail.
Easton Ridge
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,270 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,470 feet
Easton Ridge is a hiker’s friend. Located on the east side of Cascades, hikers will often find drier weather here than on the west side, and with a relatively low peak elevation (4462 feet), snow melts out earlier than other nearby summits at higher elevation.
East Ridge Trail
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,179 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,582 feet
A 1.5 mile connector trail winding up the East Ridge of Squak Mountain. Accesses the Summit Trail and the East Side Trail.
East Fork Lewis River
Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,000 feet
If you like rugged, primitive trails, creek crossings with no bridges and finding a great view at the end of the trail, this hike is for you.
East Crater
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,900 feet
The East Crater Trail is a heavily used connector to the Pacific Crest Trail that also provides relatively easy access to the heart of the Indian Heaven Wilderness.
Early 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.