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4203 Hikes

Vanson Peak via Goat Mountain

South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
 
Length
17.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,600 feet
Highest Point
4,950 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(6 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Vanson Peak is a summit located within the northeastern reaches of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Reachable as a day hike, it features a small rock outcropping and provides commanding views of Mount Rainier, Mount Adams and nearby Riffe Lake. While it’s an exciting destination itself, the journey to and from this special viewpoint also presents many options for camping and sightseeing.
 
 

North Star Mountain

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
25.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,500 feet
Highest Point
8,096 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

North Star Mountain can be reached via scrambling from the Cloudy Pass trail.
 
 

Monkey Bear Falls

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.83
(6 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Waterfalls

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

Hike this lovely, flat trail in the forests of the North Cascades to a quiet waterfall about 2.5 miles from Holden Village.
 
 

Lyman Lakes

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
21.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,774 feet
Highest Point
5,983 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.44
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

A boat ride up Lake Chelan to a summer camp, then a long hike to beautiful remote lakes east of Glacier Peak.
 
 

Holden to Hart Lake

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
9.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,000 feet
Highest Point
3,982 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(3 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Waterfalls

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

Take in views of scenic waterfalls, fall foliage, and Bonanza Peak from the trail to Hart Lake. The trail is unique in that it begins at Holden Village, a Lutheran ministry only reachable via a combined ferry and bus trip.
 
 

Holden Lake

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,735 feet
Highest Point
5,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(6 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

Holden Lake is set in a fantastic glacial basin, with stunning views of Bonanza, the highest non-volcanic peak in Washington State. It can be a hot, brushy bushwhack to the lake, but the views from lakeshore are worth it.
 
 

Copper Basin via Copper Creek

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
4.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,300 feet
Highest Point
5,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

The Copper Creek Trail leaves from Holden Village in the North Cascades. This trail is relatively short but wastes no time in gaining elevation.
 
 

Holden Village to High Bridge

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
32.0 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

A more than 30 mile hike on the west side of Lake Chelan, from Holden Village to High Bridge at the north end of Stehekin.
 
 

Tenmile Falls

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
5.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,300 feet
Highest Point
4,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

Hike a short trail out of Holden Village to see gorgeous falls up close. The 2015 Wolverine Fire hit this area hard and you can see the devastation; if it's windy, be aware these trees could topple. A new viewing platform at the falls opened in 2018.
 
 

South Fork Hoh River - Big Flat

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
7.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
150 feet
Highest Point
850 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.67
(9 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

The South Fork Hoh Trail penetrates a wild and remote wilderness and offers hikers solitude just a short distance from the crowded main Hoh Rain Forest. The easy trail stays in the bottomland among groves of towering spruce and grassy maple glades.
 
 

Hoh River Trail to Five Mile Island

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
10.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
300 feet
Highest Point
800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.82
(34 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

A classic hike in any season, but come in winter and you’ll find that the hordes of tourists, hikers, and climbers who use this trail in the summer have dwindled to just a trickle.
 
 

Hoh River Trail to Elk Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
33.0 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
4.33
(6 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Beautiful multi-day hike that shows off the beauty of the Hoh Rainforest. Hike on relatively level ground until the last two miles, which climb to Elk Lake Campground, a good place to start a day hike to the glacier.
 
 

Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
37.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,700 feet
Highest Point
4,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.94
(16 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Hike the Hoh River to the Blue Glacier through lush rainforest. The biodiversity on this hike is seldom seen on such an accessible backpacking trip. Just be sure to check in with the ranger station before overnighting — while there are lots of campsites, it's a popular place, and you'll need to reserve in advance.
 
 

Hoh Lake

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
28.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
6,235 feet
Highest Point
4,532 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Hoh Lake is a quiet spot in the wilderness of Olympic National Park that is accessible via a steep ascent from the Hoh River Trail or a long approach on the High Divide Trail.
 
 

Hall of Mosses

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
0.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
100 feet
Highest Point
600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.47
(30 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth

12.12.25: The Hoh Rainforest area is closed until further notice due to flooding.

A short rainforest loop from the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center in Olympic National Park.
 
 

Granite Creek Connector Trail

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
 
Length
2.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,089 feet
Highest Point
1,786 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.50
(2 votes)

12.12.25 - Trail closed until further notice due to storm damage.

The Granite Creek Connector Trail provides hikers with an alternative start to a hike along the Granite Creek Trail.
 
 

Lake Wenatchee State Park

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
4.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
75 feet
Highest Point
1,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.43
(7 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.11.25: Trails closed - Lake Wenatchee park and trails are completely closed due to potential flooding.

A short detour off Highway 2 east of Stevens Pass will lead you a montane masterpiece tucked in the foothills of the Central Cascades. Gentle meandering hiking trails along the 489-acre state park offer scenic views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face Mountain and the iconic Emerald Island.
 
 

River Meadows Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
 
Rating
Average rating:
3.75
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.12.25 - River Meadows Park is closed until flooding has subsided and damage can be assessed.

River Meadows Park is a great place for a nice hike that isn't too far out of town, just about 15 minutes outside of Arlington.
 
 

Clayton Beach

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
 
Length
1.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
220 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.80
(5 votes)
  • Coast
  • Good for kids
Take a short trail from the Lost Lake Trailhead to Clayton Beach, where you'll find nearly a mile of shoreline to explore.
 
 

Mount Spokane State Park - Lower Trail 140

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
1.9 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,135 feet
Highest Point
4,135 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Trail 140 represents the only “bottom to top” trail experience for Mount Spokane’s summit, but is frequently enjoyed in smaller sections to create loops of various distances. Lower Trail 140 is the portion of the trail located adjacent to the park entrance, featuring some fantastic old-growth forest sections.
 
 

Mount Spokane State Park - Upper Trail 140

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
2.2 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
967 feet
Highest Point
5,846 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(2 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Trail 140 represents the only “bottom to top” trail experience for Mount Spokane’s summit, but is frequently enjoyed in smaller sections to create loops of various distances. Upper Trail 140 in its entirety is only accessible for part of the year since its upper reaches cross into the alpine ski concession, but this is the only summer multi-use trail that leads to the top of the park’s namesake peak.
 
 

Dupont Loop

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
 
Length
2.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
79 feet
Highest Point
243 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.33
(3 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife
Spend some time away from the sounds of the city without even needing to leave it on this nature loop.
 
 

Lake Sylvia State Park

Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
 
Length
5.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
30 feet
Highest Point
170 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.89
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Wildlife

12.11.25: The park is closed until further notice due to impacts from heavy rain.

Just a mile outside the tiny town of Montesano is a quiet, calm lake, fishing, swimming, camping and five miles of hiking trails. Stop by Lake Sylvia State Park for a day or a whole weekend of fun.
 
 

Lake Sylvia State Park - Brownie Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
 
Length
2.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
630 feet
Highest Point
460 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Lakes

12.11.25: Lake Sylvia State Park is closed until further notice due to impacts from heavy rain.

Take a day trip or camp at Lake Sylvia State Park to hike the Brownie Trail, one of 22(!) named multi-use trails in the Montesano City Forest.
 
 

Beacon Rock State Park - Hamilton Mountain

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
 
Length
7.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,000 feet
Highest Point
2,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.36
(28 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.10.26 - Trailhead closed due to landslide. Alternative access via the Equestrian or the Hadley Trailhead.

This hike is full of the best things the Columbia Gorge has to offer: easy access and parking, well-maintained trail, wildflowers galore, two waterfalls, and views to knock off your sweaty socks. It’s a long journey at about 7.5 miles, and steep in places, but nothing a healthy dog, child or senior citizen can’t do. You’ll meet all of these smiling folks on this hike during the peak seasons.
 
 

Palouse to Cascades Trail - Homestead Valley to Mine Creek Trestle

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
 
Length
5.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
350 feet
Highest Point
1,607 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.38
(8 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers

12.9.25 The Palouse to Cascades Trail is closed from the Cedar Falls Trailhead heading east to Snoqualmie due storm damage and large trail wash out.

Hike a short stint on the Palouse to Cascades Trail, crossing high trestle bridges and roaming through old growth forest with expansive views of nearby peaks, just a short drive away from the city.
 
 

Palouse to Cascades Trail - Cedar Falls to Change Creek

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
 
Length
11.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
480 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.25
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids

12.9.25 The Palouse to Cascades Trail is closed from the Cedar Falls Trailhead heading east to Snoqualmie due storm damage and large trail wash out.

The hike from the Cedar Falls trailhead to the junction with the Change Creek route is one through history. You will walk along a decommissioned railroad passing by the remnants of the line. Starting at the Cedar Falls trailhead, begin your hike just past the outhouse, crossing a paved road, and picking up the gravel path.
 
 

Palouse to Cascades Trail - Rattlesnake Lake

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
 
Length
11.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
300 feet
Highest Point
1,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.20
(15 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildlife

12.9.25 The Palouse to Cascades Trail is closed from the Cedar Falls Trailhead heading east to Snoqualmie due storm damage and large trail wash out.

The Palouse to Cascades Trail in Iron Horse State Park provides access to notable North Bend hikes, views of mountains and waterfalls, and a journey back into Washington’s history. Take in the wildlife and cross soaring bridges as you make a level traverse from Rattlesnake Lake to Change and Hall Creeks 5.5 miles to the east.
 
 

Palouse to Cascades Trail - Easton

Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
 
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)

12.9.25 The trail from Easton to Hyak is closed due to washouts until state parks can repair the trail and safely reopen.

A segment of the cross-state Palouse to Cascades Trail
 
 

Black Diamond Open Space

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
 
Length
17.0 miles of trails
Highest Point
700 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.25
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
The Black Diamond Open space consists of 1,240 forested acres including wetlands, peat bogs, streams and portions of the protected migratory corridor known as the Wildlife Habitat Network. Explore the 17 miles of non-motorized trails only two miles north of Black Diamond and six miles to the south of Maple Valley.