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
4214 HikesWetlands Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 1.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 90 feet
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Highest Point
- 570 feet
The Wetlands Trail is a short (0.65 mile) trail on Tiger Mountain's Tradition Plateau. As the name suggests, it passes through some areas that often are moist and have a prolific growth of ferns. Also, it passes tiny, aptly-named Round Lake whose level fluctuates from year to year, and with the seasons.
Puget Power
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 722 feet
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Highest Point
- 575 feet
Hike a broad, sunny trail on the north side of Tiger Mountain.
Big Meadow Lake
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 4.8 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 470 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,493 feet
Get away from the crowds and experience forests, meadows, wetlands, and a secluded lake.
Main Fork Dosewallips River
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 15.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 4,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,847 feet
The Main Fork Dosewallips Trail is a major artery in the Olympic National Park trail system and offers access to remote areas deep within the park. As such, this route is most often traveled by thru-hikers or multi-night backpackers on a loop tour of flowery meadows and high passes.
Lake Constance
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,800 feet
The Lake Constance route is not a casual hike to a lake. It's a Class 2 and sometimes Class 3 scramble that requires continuous attention and careful hand work in areas where a mistake could prove fatal. People who have a fear of heights or are less than 100% confident in their climbing skills should avoid this route.
Anderson Glacier
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 34.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 6,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,000 feet
Anderson Glacier is a fantastic multi-night backpacking trip at 34 miles roundtrip to the glacier and back. A big unnamed lake fed by the glacier melt sits under the snowy slopes of Mount Anderson at 7,303 feet, towering above you. It's a beautiful place, but getting here is not an easy trek.
Craft Island
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 80 feet
Take a short hike to the best views of the Skagit flats and the bay, as well as the Cascades to the east, the Olympics to the west, and Rainier to the south.
Land of Legends (Hoh Valley)
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 25 feet
A short interpretive trail on private land near the Hoh entrance of Olympic National Park.
Lower Tuscohatchie Lake
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 13.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,120 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,126 feet
Lower Tuscohatchie Lake is accessible from multiple different trailheads, offering hikers multiple hiking options for a great weekend getaway or long day hike.
Little River
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
Enjoy this delightful trail in Olympic National Park. You'll climb 8 miles up from a valley and end at the Hurricane Hill Trail.
Second Beach
Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 310 feet
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Highest Point
- 220 feet
Shorter than the hike to Third Beach, the access to Second Beach is also a little more interesting, thanks to the ups and downs and a set of switchbacked stairs leading down to a coastline dotted with seastacks and a hole in the mainland that wind whistles through eerily.
Alta Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,151 feet
Alta Mountain is a rocky summit featuring 360 degree views of Rainier, Hibox, and the Chikamins. It can be done as a long day hike, but is more easily enjoyed as a side trip from an overnight at Lila Lake, Rampart Lakes, or even Rachel Lake.
Moose Lake
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
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Length
- 8.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,450 feet
A hike with great scenery in the high country of Olympic with good opportunity to see the endemic Olympic marmot and wildflowers!
Young's Park - Clark Point
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 18 feet
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Highest Point
- 5 feet
Enjoy a beach walk along a forested coastline, featuring expansive views of the islands, distant mountains, blue sky and sea.
Wild Horses Monument
Central Washington > Yakima
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Length
- 0.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,300 feet
Witness up close one of the most frequently viewed public artworks in the state of Washington, while admiring a broad view of the Columbia River and the tiny hamlet of Vantage.
Lake Ballinger Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
This 100+ acre park near Edmonds is on the eastern shores of its namesake, Lake Ballinger. Fishing is available year-round, and with beach access, barbeques and picnic tables, it is an excellent place to spend an afternoon with the family.
Dirtyface Ridge Snowshoe
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
Dirtyface Lookout is a popular early season and summer leg burner, climbing 4000 feet feet above Lake Wenatchee to an old fire lookout. The first three-quarters of a mile of this trail are a great hike for kids, climbing 700 vertical feet to a small waterfall with excellent views of the Lake Wenatchee Basin. This shorter route makes for a good snowshoe.
Cooney Lake
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 17.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,850 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,260 feet
This hike is to a beautiful lake basin filled with larch and expansive views of the peaks above. From a basecamp at the lake, day trips explorations lead to other lakes and views.
Snohomish Riverfront Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 66 feet
A short walking path near historic downtown Snohomish offers a moment to connect with nature, mere feet from the hustle and bustle of shops and restaurants.
Mount Spokane State Park - Eight Peaks Tour
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 25.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,889 feet
This grand tour of Mount Spokane State Park includes all eight summits within Washington's largest state park.
South Point Lookout
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,980 feet
Like most lookouts, South Point offers excellent views at a price. A trail that sees little maintenance on a remote ranger district, you'll expend a little sweat getting to this gorgeous vista.
Snow Bowl Hut Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 8.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,300 feet
Bruni's Snow Bowl Hut is named for Brunhilde (Bruni) Wislicenus, a passionate mountaineer and wilderness skier who donated a substantial portion of the funds to rebuild the hut after a fire in 2007 burnt the original to the ground. Now, it provides skiers and snowshoers a place to warm up after a bracing 4.5 mile jaunt along forest roads in Tahoma State Forest.
Riley Camp
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,280 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,800 feet
This route is the perfect gateway to Mount Adams' spectacular high country on its less-visited western side. It climbs through dense forests, past a small lake, then across Riley Meadows (great campsites!) before joining the PCT. From there, you can continue on to Sheep Lake or head off-trail to check out Crystal Lake at the edge of the tree line.
Cedar Creek
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,365 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,202 feet
This lightly used connector trail to the Pacific Crest Trail provides an easier “back door” approach to Big Huckleberry Mountain on an in-and-out hike.
Big Huckleberry Mountain
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 11.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,930 feet
The trail to Big Huckleberry Mountain passes some of the best wildflower shows in the Gorge, and takes visitors to two former fire lookout sites, which means you'll get a workout and views for miles. It's a wonderful way to spend a day, provided you're OK with a rough road approach.
Hall Mountain
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 14.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,130 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,323 feet
Climb, climb, climb through several stages of eastern forest to open wildflower filled alpine meadows and inspired views on this abandoned lookout peak.
Timberline Trail
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 38.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 12,338 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,336 feet
The Timberline Trail is a roughly 40-mile scenic loop trail in northwest Oregon State that circumnavigates the young stratovolcano Wy'East or Mount Hood at or mostly at the treeline. At 11,244 feet, Mount Hood is the highest point in Oregon and the fourth highest peak in the Cascade Range.
West Hylebos Wetlands
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 70 feet
A little history, a little wildlife, a little botany -- it's all here in this quiet little wetland right off a main road in Federal Way.
Bruni's Snow Bowl Hut
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 6.06 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,250 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,250 feet
Bruni's Snow Bowl Hut is named for Brunhilde (Bruni) Wislicenus, a passionate mountaineer and wilderness skier who donated a substantial portion of the funds to rebuild the hut after a fire in 2007 burnt the original to the ground. Snow Bowl, High Hut and the Yurt are all accessible for a summer hike or bike, in addition to the winter snowshoe and ski. Depending on conditions and logging trucks, the upper parking lot may be open, shaving off nearly a mile or more each way of this hike.
High Hut Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
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Length
- 7.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,800 feet
High Hut is the highlight of the Mount Tahoma Trail System. From the warmth of a cozy alpine hut, enjoy some of the best views in the southern Cascades.