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 HikesEagle Lakes
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 12.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,350 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,110 feet
With multi-season beauty of summer flowers and golden fall larch, the Eagle Lakes naturally demonstrate why this multi-user trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail and is part of the popular Sawtooth Lakes Loop (aka Golden Lakes Loop). The more scenic Upper Eagle Lake has many campsites and provides a base for fishing, swimming, roaming, and climbing.
Union Bay Natural Area
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 53 feet
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Highest Point
- 33 feet
Seattle has many pocket parks and natural areas where native species of floral and fauna make their home. The Union Bay Natural Area is one of these wonderful little spots that offers a natural environment within easy reach of many city dwellers.
Edmonds Marsh
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 40 feet
Visit a boardwalk and short paved pathway near one of the last remaining waterfront saltwater estuaries in Washington.
Edmonds Marine Walkway
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 37 feet
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Highest Point
- 20 feet
Start at Edmond's Marina Beach Park and head through the marina and out along the edge of the water to your choice of two beaches.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
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
- 10 feet
A beautiful city beach park at an important historic location that is wheelchair-accessible (except the beach). Great place for a picnic, sunset or exploring the beach.
Langus Riverfront Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
Just across the Snohomish River from the city of Everett sits a small park with two loop hike options on three miles of paved trail.
Spencer Island
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 6.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 15 feet
Spencer Island is part of a larger area known as the Snohomish River Estuary and is a stop on the Washington State Great Birding Trail. The mix of saltwater from Possession Sound and fresh water from the Snohomish River create a unique ecosystem, making it one of the best birding spots in Puget Sound. On this walk, you don’t want to forget your binoculars!
Riverview Wildlife Refuge
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 32 feet
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Highest Point
- 23 feet
This wildlife refuge hugging the north side of the Snohomish River is just a short drive from downtown Snohomish and provides visitors with a space to take a quiet stroll or go birdwatching.
Osprey Park
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 2.0 miles of trails
This City of Sultan park is tucked away on the edge of town and provides the perfect short escape into the trees and along the Sultan River.
Al Borlin Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.2 miles of trails
Walk through deciduous forests and listen for a raucous bird population at Al Borlin Park. The trails here cross the park's 90 acres; Al Borlin Park is the largest park in Monroe.
Crescent Trail
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 500 feet
A mellow, flat forest hike between downtown Index and the North Fork Skykomish River park.
Susie's Trail
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 90 feet
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Highest Point
- 160 feet
Susie’s Trail offers a relaxing nature stroll on a wide gravel path along the Sultan River as it connects the city’s River Park with the nearby trails at multi-use Osprey Park.
Butte Camp
South Cascades > Mount St. Helens
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,697 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,750 feet
Visit this gentle trail climbing through old lava flows, lodgepole pine trees, meadows of wildflowers and huckleberries with breathtaking views of Mount St. Helens. A creek at Lower Butte Camp offers a good opportunity for camping and plenty of day hike potential on to the Loowit Trail.
Buckhorn Mountain
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 13.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,477 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,988 feet
A tough climb on loose, small rock at a very steep grade offering views from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier and The Brothers. Route finding experience required.
Mine Road Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 650 feet
A nice afternoon hike near Darrington up an abandoned road to an old mine.
Price Sculpture Forest
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 120 feet
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Highest Point
- 273 feet
Combine local art with nature on a stroll through Price Sculpture Forest.
Oak Harbor Waterfront Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
The Oak Harbor Waterfront Trail is a route that follows the shoreline of Oak Harbor Marina.
Beauty Creek
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,350 feet
Wander up this desolate wilderness valley upon a long forgotten trail. A cascading waterfall, and a steep, gravelly trail may be your only friend. Access to this trail is via the well maintained, Robinson Creek Trail.
Church Creek
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 6.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,200 feet
With wildflowers at your feet, wander among old-growth giants on this off-the-beaten-path trail on the southeastern side of the Olympics.
White Bluffs - North
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 725 feet
This is a striking, gorgeous hike -- excellent year round, whether you like snow-dappled trail or high desert. If you visit in summer, bring lots of water and a hat. There's no water available here.
Marymoor Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles of trails
Marymoor Park features a handful of trails to explore that offer chances to spot wildlife along the Sammamish River.
Market to MOHAI
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 170 feet
Explore the heart of Seattle, starting at the Museum of History and Industry in South Lake Union and ending downtown at Pike Place Market.
McNary National Wildlife Refuge
Central Washington > Tri-Cities
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
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Highest Point
- 350 feet
View thousands of migrating waterfowl and other wildlife from an easy, accessible trail through a national wildlife refuge just outside of the Tri-Cities.
Hope and Mig Lakes
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,550 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,650 feet
This hike has deep forest, pretty mountain lakes, fall color, and plenty of good trail to walk on without watching your feet all the time.
McCormick Forest Park
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 400 feet
A 122 acre park near Gig Harbor, with trails that offer a wide range of difficulty, from flat, to 200 foot elevation gains.
LIttle Blacktail Mountain
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,750 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,960 feet
This is an old lookout site that towers nearly 3000 feet above Lake Pend Oreille. The trail is mixed use and open to motorcycles and offers splendid views from the top.
Flat Creek
Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,000 feet
Flat Creek is a short day hike out of the Flat Creek Campground on the old Stehekin Valley Road. However, to get to the Stehekin road is a day or more trip, so you'll need to plan more than one day for this trip.
Snow Lake - Winter
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,100 feet
Multiple avalanche chutes cross this trail. Hikers should have experience navigating avalanche territory and the appropriate safety gear.
One of Washington's most popular destinations in the summer, the trail to Snow Lake is a tempting destination in winter, too. But the steep terrain in the area puts visitors in a high-avalanche risk when snow is present. Have proper gear and an understanding of how to read the snowpack before venturing out on this trail.
Ancient Lakes
Central Washington > Potholes Region
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 625 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,200 feet
View one of the best examples of a recessional-cataract canyon. Potholes Coulee caught the attention of J Harlen Bretz in the early 20th century, which led to his “outrageous hypothesis” of Ice Age flooding.
Redlining Heritage Trail - Central District
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Walk through Seattle's historically Black neighborhood along this section of the Redlining Heritage Trail.