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
4215 HikesRiverside State Park - Trail 214
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
One of several short connector trails within the vast trail network of Riverside State Park.
Anacortes Community Forest Lands - Heart Lake
Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island
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Length
- 2.86 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 130 feet
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Highest Point
- 620 feet
While there is not a trail all the way around the lake proper, it’s possible to do a loop hike around this lovely little lake just across the road from Mount Erie and Sugarloaf in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Formerly a state park, this area was transferred to the City of Anacortes in 2002, and now the trails that loop and bend around this little lake are accessible to residents and visitors without requiring a Discover pass.
Colfax Trail
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 6.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 260 feet
A hike on an old railroad grade through a Whitman County Park and wildlife preserve.
Cathedral Driveway
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 4.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,460 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,614 feet
This short trail descends from the Chewuch Trailhead to connect with the much longer Chewuch Trail.
Arthur G. Rempel Nature Trail
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 1.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 45 feet
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Highest Point
- 882 feet
The Arthur G. Rempel Nature Trail is a small series of trails inside the Fort Walla Walla Natural Area. The trail is easily accessible from Walla Walla and College Place, providing a great respite from the city and a close-in opportunity for birdwatching.
Grayland Beach State Park
Southwest Washington > Long Beach Area
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Length
- 0.6 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 40 feet
Right on the Pacific Ocean, Grayland Beach State Park offers visitors easy access to miles of sandy beach via their choice of multiple small trails.
Cheney Tertiary Wetlands
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,300 feet
Cheney Tertiary Wetlands serves as both the third and final enhancement of the Cheney Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility, and also as a looped trail system just outside the city of Cheney.
Methow Community Trail
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 18.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,215 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,188 feet
The Methow Community Trail runs along the Methow River valley between the towns of Mazama and Winthrop. It is a multi-use trail that provides countless connections to other trails like the Sun Mountain trail system and beyond.
City Hall to Pike Place
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 162 feet
A Downtown Seattle walk featuring stairways, art, architecture, history, and views of Puget Sound.
Wyeth
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 7.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,100 feet
This trail, on the Oregon side of the Columbia Gorge, weaves through old-growth Doug-firs and offers hikers a nice day hike, or access to longer backpacking loops.
Nesmith Point
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
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Length
- 8.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,985 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,850 feet
On the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, Nesmith Point Trail provides hikers with a relatively low-elevation trail that generally melts out in spring, offering a great early season hike for those hoping to get outside.
Joe Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 16.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,235 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,625 feet
This hike has a little bit of everything (trout-filled lake, views, forest, flowers) and surprisingly a good dose of solitude.
Eastrail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
This trail is currently under construction, and will eventually become a 42-mile urban route connecting Renton and Snohomish County.
Gold Basin Mill Pond Interpretive Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
This extremely short paved and boardwalk trail is a nice, quick stop to make while traveling the Mountain Loop Highway. Interpretive signs along the way explain the history of the area.
Race Track Shortcut
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 0.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 85 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,285 feet
Use the Pacific Crest Trail as an alternate approach to the Indian Racetrack via the Shortcut Trail.
Panther Creek Falls
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 0.16 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 100 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,800 feet
Take a beautiful, very short hike to a lovely waterfall off the beaten path.
Quartzite Mountain
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Highest Point
- 3,714 feet
Enjoy this short day hike with views of Chewelah and the surrounding valley and mountains.
Lakeview Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 95 feet
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Highest Point
- 410 feet
Follow a gentle, stroller-friendly slope for about a mile along the eastern and northern shores of scenic Lake Ballinger. You can extend your walk by continuing west along Lakeview Drive to the nearby Interurban Trail, or head east to explore the gravel forested path through Terrace Creek Park
Sawtooth
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 5.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 960 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,193 feet
View the South Cascades peaks in all directions from this loop hike across a craggy summit of Indian Heaven's spine.
Fisk State Park
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
Fisk State Park is a large property on the southern bank of the Spokane River located about 30 miles northwest of downtown Spokane.
Rooster Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 14.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,340 feet
Once a popular I-90 guidebook staple, Rooster Mountain trail is actually an unofficial trail up an old road bed. The Forest Service does not maintain it. Route-finding skills to tackle this overgrown, ghostly Cascades excursion. There are far easier and more rewarding peaks in the area, but if you are looking for a challenging trail off the beaten path, quite literally in this case, Rooster Mountain may be just the hike for you.
Wayne Golf Course
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 3.0 miles of trails
The former Wayne Golf Course has now been converted into an urban green space, and provides an 89-acre open area for visitors to hike, picnic, play field games and enjoy nature.
Chinook Bend Natural Area
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.25 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
Chinook Bend Natural Area is a green space along the Snoqualmie River just outside the town of Carnation.
Foster and Marsh Island Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
Take a walk through the grounds of the Washington Park Arboretum, along the edge of Lake Washington, and near the grounds of the old MOHAI building. This is a nice urban romp, perfect for before or after work, or on a day when you just can't get out of the city.
Williams Lake
Central Cascades
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Length
- 15.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 5,061 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,688 feet
The Williams Lake Trail leads to a sweet lake at the base of La Bohn Peak off the Dutch Miller Gap Trail. From the junction, the trail climbs about a mile through sub-alpine forests and meadows stuffed with huckleberries, terminating at Williams Lake.
Tired Creek
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 3.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,400 feet
The Tired Creek is a quiet, steep trail that departs the Pete Late trail 1.2 miles from the trailhead. It's less-traveled than the Pete Lake trail, so you'll get solitude, but also might have to contend with a little less maintenance than on other trails in the area.
Waptus Burn
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 7.43 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,696 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,142 feet
This short connector trail leads hikers from the Pacific Crest Trail to Waptus Pass.
Mount Townsend - Silver Lakes Traverse
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 14.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,280 feet
Who doesn’t love a secret passageway? While the hordes gain Townsend from Quilcene side, sneak up on them from behind, then continue to Silver Lake for lovely camping and wandering opportunities.
Kelcema Lake
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 29 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,040 feet
This short hike to a lake in the Boulder River Wilderness is a great trail for families.
High Pass
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 765 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,965 feet
Discover views similar to Winchester Mountain and hike this seldom-traveled trail with views of Mount Larabee and increased chances of encountering wildlife.