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4208 Hikes

Little Wenatchee River

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
250 feet
Highest Point
2,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.89
(9 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trailhead 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.
 
 

Little Annapurna

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
7.3 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
5,018 feet
Highest Point
8,440 feet
Rating
Average rating:
5.00
(3 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

Scramble to a scenic high point in the upper Enchantments.
 
 

Lake Sally Ann

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Elevation Gain
2,530 feet
Highest Point
5,528 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(2 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits
  • Wildlife

12.19.25: Trailhead 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.
 
 

Kodak Peak

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
18.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
420 feet
Highest Point
6,121 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.33
(3 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trailhead 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.
 
 

Jungle Creek

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
4.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,500 feet
Highest Point
4,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Jungle Creek Trail is a 4-mile long trail from FS 9701/Jungle Creek Road to Johnson Media Trail #1383. The saddle at 2.1 miles from the trailhead is the highest point of the trail at 4,500 feet in elevation. In spring there are a lot of flowers along the trail. When the weather is good, there are good views of peaks in Stuart Range at the saddle.
 
 

Johnson Mountain

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
5.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,600 feet
Highest Point
5,220 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Escape the crowds and access early season views in the Teanaway. Starting on an old forest road and ending on a climbers’ trail, this mostly exposed hike passes through wildflowers and a burn area to reach the Johnson Mountain summit with views of the Enchantments, Rainier, the Teanaway River Valley, and wind farms of eastern Washington.
 
 

Johnson Creek - Medra Pass

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,250 feet
Highest Point
5,420 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.64
(11 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Snag views of Mount Stuart, the Enchantment range and much of the North Fork Teanaway Valley on this less-traveled trail in the Teanaway. Wildflowers, rivers, and a healthy workout all precede the views many seek at Medra Pass.
 
 

Jack Creek Snowshoe

Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
 
Length
29.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,400 feet
Highest Point
4,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Lakes
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.19.25: Trail not recommended due to washouts at 29 Pines and tree falling hazards.

This route is in the Teanaway / 29 Pines Staging Area Groomed Trail System. The long and mostly flat road can be used for snowshoeing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing when weather permits.
 
 

Iron Peak via Tooth Saddle Trail

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
9.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,050 feet
Highest Point
6,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

This alternate approach to Iron Peak begins at the Beverly Turnpike trailhead.
 
 

Iron Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
7.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,360 feet
Highest Point
6,160 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.18
(11 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Get a great workout and some incredible views on this steep, dry trail in the Teanaway.
 
 

Horseshoe Lake

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
16.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,928 feet
Highest Point
6,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.29
(7 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Waterfalls

12.19.25: Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road beyond Eightmile Campground. The road is closed to all but local property owners following storm damage.

A couple miles beyond Lake Stuart and a few hundred feet up lies Horseshoe Lake--a stunning, silent lake that makes for an excellent day trip for those lucky folks who get to camp at Lake Stuart. It’s also attainable as a day hike, but you’ll want to get an early start.
 
 

Heliotrope Ridge

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
 
Length
5.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,400 feet
Highest Point
5,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.49
(59 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.15.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to a washout on Glacier Creek Road.

If you'd like nose-to-nose access to Mount Baker, this first-rate woodsy walk delivers. Over a relatively short, well-maintained trail with mild elevation gain, you can be glacier-side in no time... if the creek crossings allow.
 
 

Glacier Peak Circumnavigation

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
88.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
25,300 feet
Highest Point
7,071 feet
Rating
Average rating:
5.00
(3 votes)
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

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.
 
 

Fourth Creek

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
3.6 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,300 feet
Highest Point
5,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Accessible from the Beverly Turnpike trail or from the Ingalls Creek trail, Fourth Creek is a hiker-only trail that connects Beverly Turnpike with the Ingalls Creek trail and allows hikers to create loops in the popular Teanaway area.
 
 

Esmeralda Peak (Esmerelda)

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Highest Point
6,362 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(4 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

A class 2 scramble up Esmerelda Peak.
 
 

Anderson and Watson Lakes

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
 
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,100 feet
Highest Point
4,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.36
(22 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.15.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to a washout of the Anderson Watson Road.

This trail features plenty of variety, with destinations spaced perfectly for families or first-time backpackers. Beautiful hemlock forest, meadows dotted with wildflowers, gleaming lakes, mountain views, juicy berries and excellent camping are all available. Wait until later in the hiking season though, as this area is known for its bugs.
 
 

Coal Pass Snowshoe

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
 
Length
10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,400 feet
Highest Point
4,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(2 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes

12.15.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to a washout on Glacier Creek Road.

Following a series of winding, snow-covered forest roads, the route to Coal Pass culminates in sweeping views of Mount Baker’s glaciated northwest flank.
 
 

Cady Creek

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
5.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,300 feet
Highest Point
4,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(6 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes

12.19.25: Trailhead 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.
 
 

Boulder Creek

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
17.25 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,850 feet
Highest Point
6,310 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.19.25: Access to trailhead limited following storm damage.

Boulder River leads to magnificent views of Napeequa Valley and the Glacier Peak Wilderness.
 
 

White River

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
8.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
900 feet
Highest Point
2,507 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(6 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

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.
 
 

Teanaway Peak/Gene's Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Highest Point
6,779 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(4 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Summits

12.19.25: Trail inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N Fork Teanaway); 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd); 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

Great views of the entire Stuart Range on this scramble via the Beverly Turnpike trail.
 
 

Palouse to Cascades Trail - Lake Keechelus

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
 
Length
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
2,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.67
(6 votes)
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
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.
 
 

Paradise Point State Park

Southwest Washington > Lewis River Region
 
Length
1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
150 feet
Highest Point
200 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.25
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Rivers

12.24.25: The day-use area is closed until further notice due to potential flooding of roads.

Paradise Point State Park packs a lot into a small, often-overlooked park right along I-5.
 
 

Rasar State Park

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 
Length
3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
20 feet
Highest Point
125 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.60
(10 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.24.25: Trails to the river are closed until further notice due to flooding.

Explore a beautiful state park near the Skagit River with an extensive trail network and beautiful campsites.
 
 

Lord Hill Regional Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
 
Length
6.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,000 feet
Highest Point
633 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.46
(28 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: Many of the trails and trailheads at Lord Hill Regional Park remain underwater and are closed until flooding has subsided and damage can be assessed.

Lord Hill Park is a wonderful wild park and an excellent place to hike, covering about 1,463 acres of wetland and forest. Hikers can roam all day on the network of trails leading through the forest, down to the Snohomish River and up to views of the Cascades and Snohomish Valley.
 
 

Milk Creek - Suiattle River Loop

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
34.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,100 feet
Highest Point
3,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to Suiattle River Road washout at approx. milepost 4.5.

The Milk Creek trail used to offer a gorgeous tour of the Glacier Peak wilderness via a 34.7-mile backpacking loop. Hikers followed the Milk Creek trail to the Pacific Crest Trail, then down to the Suiattle River Trail. Along the way it offered stunning close-up views of Glacier Peak, endless wildflower meadows and ample opportunities for solitude. Unfortunately, it now requires a potentially dangerous ford of the Suiattle River due to a missing bridge. Because of its inaccessibility and a lack of maintenance, expect a brushy trail with blowdowns beyond this point.
 
 

Milk Creek

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,100 feet
Highest Point
3,900 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(4 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.12.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to Suiattle River Road washout at approx. milepost 4.5.

This hike requires a potentially dangerous ford of the Suiattle River due to a missing bridge. Because of its inaccessibility and a lack of maintenance, expect a brushy trail with blowdowns beyond this point.
 
 

Image Lake via Miners Ridge

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
31.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,400 feet
Highest Point
6,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.11
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to Suiattle River Road washout at approx. milepost 4.5.

Hike along a Wild and Scenic river, up a rugged ridge, and to a mirror-like iconic lake in Glacier Peak wilderness. This is a long hike, best done as a backpack, but it's absolutely worth the days you invest to explore here.
 
 

Canyon Lake

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
12.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,800 feet
Highest Point
6,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.57
(7 votes)
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to Suiattle River Road washout at approx. milepost 4.5.

A rewarding hike on an unmaintained trail takes you past peaks and across meadows to a stunning lake.
 
 

Sulphur Mountain

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,200 feet
Highest Point
6,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.40
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.12.25: Trailhead inaccessible due to Suiattle River Road washout at approx. milepost 4.5.

This trail has a brutal elevation gain in a short time, but the views from the peak of Sulphur Mountain are worth the climb.