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4214 Hikes

Ericson's Bay

Olympic Peninsula > Pacific Coast
 
Length
11.5 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(4 votes)
  • Coast
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
The trail to Ericson's Bay is primitive and no longer maintained by Olympic National Park.
 
 

East Wing Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
 
Length
2.0 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
5.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
Open to both hikers and mountain bikers, this trail connects Gateway Park to the east end of the nearby 360 Trails park. Walk beneath the shade of the towering green trees that line the trail.
 
 

Eagle and Chutla Peaks Trail Snowshoe

Mount Rainier Area
 
Length
7.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,900 feet
Highest Point
5,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
1.67
(3 votes)
A snowshoe outside of Longmire at Mount Rainer.
 
 

Cub Peak

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
 
Length
7.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,990 feet
Highest Point
4,755 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(1 vote)
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
An unofficially named, seldom-visited peak above Wagonwheel Lake on the border of Olympic National Park.
 
 

Crow Lake Way

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
12.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,340 feet
Highest Point
5,850 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.60
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Are you looking for an early summer, dry-side, flowered workout? The eastern third of this trail is for you, with its many flowers and increasing views over the American River valley. Just be ready for the stark nature of the fire ravaged forest.
 
 

Copper Mountain

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
 
Length
5.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Summits
A scramble over snow and rock under the summit of Copper Mountain. If you're attempting this in winter, be careful of cornices. Climbing experience and equipment required.
 
 

Capitol State Forest - Porter Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
 
Length
26.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
400 feet
Highest Point
2,050 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
The Capitol State Forest – Porter Trail is 13 miles long, so you can take a long hike through the forest or turn around whenever you please. Along the way, you will find wetlands, railroad grades, native plants and even a lovely view of the Chehalis River Valley.
 
 

Capitol State Forest - McKenny Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
 
Length
13.8 miles, (type not yet set)
Elevation Gain
2,565 feet
Highest Point
1,207 feet
Rating
Average rating:
5.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
The McKenny Trail is a long route in Capitol State Forest that connects the Margaret McKenny Campground and Trailhead to the east with the Fall Creel Trailhead to the west.
 
 

Bullion Basin Snowshoe

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
4.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,500 feet
Highest Point
5,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.75
(4 votes)
  • Mountain views
 
 

Blue Mountain - Deer Park Snowshoe

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
14.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,500 feet
Highest Point
6,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.50
(2 votes)
  • Old growth
  • Wildlife
Deer Park is rarely accessible by vehicle in the winter. Hikers will likely have to undertake a long road walk to access Deer Park and Blue Mountain.
 
 

Basin Lake

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Length
2.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
580 feet
Highest Point
6,480 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(6 votes)
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
The Basin Lake Trail is located just east of the Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in the Norse Peak Wilderness. This is a little-used trail, which traverses some steep sections with eroding gullies where hikers may get queasy depending on their comfort level with exposure.
 
 

Yauger Park

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
 
Length
1.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
37 feet
Highest Point
159 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
This loop around a green park is perfect for a quick nature walk right in the city.
 
 

Capitol State Forest - Waddell Basin West

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
 
Length
9.22 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,390 feet
Highest Point
1,035 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
A motorized trail in Capitol State Forest.
 
 

Twin Harbors State Park

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
 
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
Twin Harbors State park offers miles and miles of beach roaming whether you're searching for treasure, looking for life birds, or simply hunting for clams and other sea critters.
 
 

Tumwater Hill Park

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
 
Length
1.5 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
This 9-acre park has a baseball field and picnic areas. Take a leisurely stroll on the 0.75-mile trail and look for views of Mount Rainier at this charming city park.
 
 

Bear Lake Snowshoe

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
11.8 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,600 feet
Highest Point
2,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.50
(2 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
Bear Lake snowshoe is a road walk along the Mountain Loop Highway ending with a short trail to the lake.
 
 

Ulalach Peak

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
8.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,150 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
A peak scramble near Squire Creek Pass. Route finding experience and climbing gear required.
 
 

Spring Mountain

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
A peak scramble off of the Mountain Loop Highway. Gear and route finding experience necessary.
 
 

Morning Star Peak

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(1 vote)
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
A scramble and technical climb to a summit in the Stillaguamish River Valley. Route finding experience and climbing gear required.
 
 

Bluegrass Butte

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Highest Point
5,306 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
Bluegrass Butte is the unofficial name for the seldom summited peak five miles northeast of Silverton.
 
 

Sexagenarian Peak

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Highest Point
4,880 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.67
(3 votes)
This 4880'+ West Peak of Mount Higgins, directly north of the lookout site, appears ugly and steep, but it is quite fun, though very short.
 
 

Breccia Peak

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
Located in the Glacier Peak Wilderness, 6487-foot Breccia Peak was once a stratovolcano, but now serves as another summit to be conquered by mountaineers. The approach to Breccia Peak follows the Lost Ridge trail. Heading to the top, you'll traverse a ridge and pass several alpine lakes, but you'll need to have route-finding skills and a map and compass to get there.
 
 

Anaconda Peak

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
A scramble up Anaconda Peak in the Mount-Baker Snoqualmie National Forest. Climbing experience recommended.
 
 

South Skookum Lake Trail

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
 
Length
1.38 miles, roundtrip
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
This trail completely encircles South Skookum Lake, a quiet fee-campground in Pend Oreille County. Since the campground is managed by a concessionaire, there is a $5 day-use fee for those not staying in the campground.
 
 

Slide Lake

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 
Length
2.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
300 feet
Highest Point
3,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.80
(5 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
Slide Lake is a short but remote hike that samples a rugged slice of the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Popular among anglers, the hour-long drive up the single lane logging road deters crowds and ensures relative solitude. Magnificent old growth and a mountain lake with views toward snowy peaks are the reward.
 
 

Slick Ear

Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
 
Length
4.7 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
2,540 feet
Highest Point
5,189 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Wildlife
Delve deep into the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness via the shortest access to the upper Wenaha River from the Washington side.
 
 

Slate Creek Trail

Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
 
Length
15.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,400 feet
Highest Point
5,702 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
This hike is across the Washington border in Idaho, but provides a lovely outing near the historic town of Wallace.
 
 

Sherman Point Loop

Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
 
Length
3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
1,475 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Easy access and a gentle grade make this a great wildlife-viewing hike for all ability levels.
 
 

Sherman Pass Snowshoe Loop

Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
 
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.57
(7 votes)
  • Mountain views
At the highest Sno-Park in the state, you find a nice loop route with suberb snowshoe opportunities.
 
 

Sherman Creek Wildlife Area

Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
 
Length
8.0 miles of trails
Highest Point
1,500 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife
The Sherman Creek Wildlife Area lies just west of Kettle Falls across the Columbia River. A network of trails crisscross through the portion of the wildlife area that sits between Highway 20 and the Columbia River.