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
4203 HikesLittle Ranger Peak via Ranger Creek
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 12.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,010 feet
This infrequently visited trail is the perfect hike early in the season, because the snow melts off the south-facing flanks of the peak early. If you miss the springtime, save it for fall, because the deciduous trees that line the path make it ideal for a shot of fall color. Enjoy a moderately graded that leads you to a summit that boasts views of Rainier and the White River valley from the summit.
John Muir Discovery
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 0.3 miles, roundtrip
Take a gentle walk next to the White River in an old-growth forest.
Doe Falls
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 7.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,720 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,320 feet
The infrequently visited trail to Doe Falls is a good option for hikers preparing for summer hiking. Because of its lower elevation, this hike is snow-free earlier in the year than most in this area, allowing for a pleasant hike to a secluded waterfall early in the season.
Deep Creek
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 4.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,850 feet
Start at the junction with the White River Trail 1199 and climb through old growth timber. At mile .5 find a spur trail to left with a view of the White River Valley. Come to another scenic view of Mt. Rainier and the valley at mile 3.6. The junction with Noble Knob Trail 1184 is just ahead at mile 4.
Dalles River
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,200 feet
Dalles River is a short trail branching off of the Dalles Campground and meandering along the White River. It is known for the 9.5-foot diameter Douglas fir at the trailhead, one of the largest trees in the Snoqualmie Ranger District.
Dalles Ridge Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,000 feet
You'll enjoy relative silence on this hushed snowshoe along a Forest Service road near Mount Rainier. As you hike, look closely for elk signs, then look up to see gorgeous views of Sun Top and The Mountain standing in all her glory (that is, if she isn't hiding behind clouds).
Dalles Ridge
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,700 feet
Dalles Ridge is the primary way that hikers access the popular Noble Knob Trail and Ranger Creek. It provides hikers with a beautiful ridge walk after a steady climb from the trailhead.
Corral Pass Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 11.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,700 feet
This is a snowshoe hike that follows Corral Pass Road, starting at the intersection with highway 410.
Buck Creek
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 170 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,575 feet
Only fragments remain of the Buck Creek trail. But it’s easy enough to combine it with other trails to make a short and easy hike to a seldom-visited wooded shore of the White River.
Mather Memorial Highway Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,800 feet
The White River Snowshoe follows the Mather Memorial Highway (SR 410) through a snowy river valley in Mount Rainier National Park. What is a bustling highway in summer becomes a quiet snowshoe ramble in the winter.
White River
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 5.9 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,960 feet
The White River Trail is a great year-round option to hike a gradual trail through the forest northeast of Mount Rainier National Park.
Sun Top Snowshoe
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 10.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,055 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,240 feet
There is significant avalanche danger on the road/trail in places. Read the hike description for the safest route to the lookout.
This snowshoe route follows a forest road, with a brief stint on the forested summer trail near the top, to a lookout building near Mount Rainier.
Palouse to Cascades Trail - Lake Keechelus
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,500 feet
For a nice location in the Central Cascades, try this rail trail along the western shore of Lake Keechelus. This is a treat for new snowshoers, especially if it has been recently groomed. Because of its easy accessibility, it can often get crowded on nicer days.
Five Mile Lake Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.75 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 400 feet
A short loop stroll along a small lake bordered by a small forest and many park amenities.
Coal Creek Trail
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 550 feet
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Highest Point
- 600 feet
The Red Cedar (Coal Creek Parkway) trailhead will be closed until approx. 2028 for construction. The trail and other trailheads remain open: Forest Drive; SE 60th St; Coal Creek Family YMCA; Cinder Mine; Red Town trailheads. Parking is available at: Cinder Mine; Red Town; Coal Creek Family YMCA trailheads.
Some trails near the Red Cedar (Coal Creek Parkway) trailhead are closed during construction. See King County Parks' trail detour map for more information: https://bit.ly/4jawTqZ
Rich in historical artifacts, lush foliage, wooden bridges, and waterfalls, the well-groomed and well-traveled Coal Creek Trail is a satisfying hike for families, trail runners, history buffs, and avid hikers.
Goat Wall Trail
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,260 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,200 feet
Hike up out of the Methow Valley then follow the rim from Fun Rock, with an option to continue to the Mazama Store.
Monument Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 0.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 135 feet
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Highest Point
- 135 feet
Venture down to a beach in a small Whatcom County park in Point Roberts.
Geophysical Trails
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 6.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 210 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,630 feet
The Geophysical Trails are accessible year round, but are primarily used for Nordic skiing in winter (no hiking/snowshoeing on the groomed trails). The trailhead is a SnoPark, so you'll need a Sno-Park permit to park in the winter. For the rest of the year, it's open to non-motorized multi-use.
Antoine Peak Conservation Area - Summit Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
Circling the summit allows hikers and their pups to take in all of the views while stretching their legs--the Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Mount Spokane, and Pleasant Prairie can all be seen along this route.
Franklin Falls - Winter
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,600 feet
This popular summer trail off I-90 changes quite a bit during the winter months. Note that there is considerable avalanche danger at the falls.
Mount Spokane State Park - Middle Trail 140
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 2.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 837 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,921 feet
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. Middle Trail 140 is located in the heart of the park, connecting between Smith Gap and Saddle Junction.
Rainier Woods Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 450 feet
This small park has a playground, picnic area, off-leash dog park and more, as well a short walking trails in a wooded area.
Meander Meadows
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 12.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,980 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,992 feet
12.19.25 Trailhead inaccessible due to storm damage
Follow the Little Wenatchee River all the way to its headwaters high on the Cascade crest. From mile-high, miles-long alpine meadows, the river meanders. And so will you upon reaching these heavenly flower gardens. The hike in is a long approach and is warm at times across brushy avalanche slopes, but it is worth every ounce of sweat expended and every annoying fly swatted.
Little Wenatchee River
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 250 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,500 feet
12.19.25 Trailhead is inaccessible due to storm damage.
This trail travels along the valley floor of the Little Wenatchee River for several miles before switchbacking up 1500 feet through intermittent slide alder and mature forest to Meander Meadows. While the trail does receive occasional brushing, the lower section can be challenging.
Lake Sally Ann
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Elevation Gain
- 2,530 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,528 feet
12.19.25 Trailhead is inaccessible due to storm damage.
A beautiful little lake just off the Pacific Crest Trail near Stevens Pass. Several trails lead to it, and it is a great destination for a multi-night backpacking trip.
Poe Mountain via Little Wenatchee Trailhead
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,015 feet
12.19.25 Trailhead is inaccessible due to storm damage.
Three thousand feet in three miles make the Little Wenatchee a substantial albeit relatively short hike for exercise provided. The trail was the primary supply route to the old Poe Mountain lookout, and like many lookout access trails wastes no time in getting to the top. But it is well built, switchbacking up the hill. The first two-thirds of the hike are in light tree cover, so the views come as a surprise when you get to them.
Kodak Peak
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 18.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 420 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,121 feet
12.19.25 Trailhead is inaccessible due to storm damage.
Kodak Peak is a side trip deep in the Glacier Peak Wilderness for those on the Pacific Crest Trail. As it's name implies it has amazing views and perhaps more than a few blueberries in season.
Cady Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 5.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,300 feet
12.19.25 Trailhead is inaccessible due to storm damage.
A trail that can help hikers create multiple loops in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, the the Cady Creek trail is a steep ascent from the brushy and mucky Cady Creek valley bottom.
Glacier Peak Circumnavigation
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 88.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 25,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,071 feet
12.19.25 Access to trailhead limited following storm damage.
What better way to experience the Glacier Peak Wilderness than by hiking round-the-mountain from old-growth glacier valleys to airy alpine ridgelines? This classic volcanic circumnavigation serves up the miles and elevation gain and is best given at least 5-10 days to complete without accounting for side explorations and bad weather.
White River
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 8.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,507 feet
12.19.25 Access to trailhead limited following storm damage.
The White River gets its name from the glacial flour pouring down from the heights of the Dakobed Range via Foam, Lightning, and Thunder Creeks. The milky blue-white color is a result of suspended rock particles that have been ground down from the peaks over millennia.