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
4214 HikesGolden Stairway
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 6.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,550 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,850 feet
This is a multi-use trail in a multi-use area. Activities include hiking and riding horses, mountain bikes, motorcycles, along with cattle grazing. The trail follows the West Fork Salmon Creek through a recovering forest burn and climbs the steep meadows of the headwaters to a pass with views to the east and options for ridge hiking to the north or south. In mid-summer the meadows are full of wildflowers.
Freds Mountain
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Elevation Gain
- 9,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,814 feet
The summit of Freds Mountain is not on a formal trail.
Frater Lake
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 10.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 303 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,483 feet
Open year-round, this trail system is best known for its winter groomed loop trails.
Fourth of July Pass Recreation Area
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
Located eleven miles east of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho at exit 28 off I-90, Fourth of July Pass Recreation area provides a fun place to play in the winter.
Fort Spokane
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
Spend a little time on a short interpretive trail near Lake Roosevelt. Views are nice, and there's lots of history to learn about.
Fishtrap Lake - Scroggie Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,260 feet
An excellent hike for wildlife and wildflowers, the Scroggie Loop curves through open terrain, Ponderosa pines, and wetlands -- a wide variety of desert country just west of Spokane.
Andrew Peak
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Elevation Gain
- 7,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,301 feet
Reaching the summit of Andrew Peak requires going off trail.
Amos Peak
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Elevation Gain
- 8,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,259 feet
Hike Summary: Amos Peak is not on a formal trail and can only be accessed via scrambling up the mountain.
Alta Lake State Park
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 780 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,980 feet
This trail is short and steep with great views. The rocky, arid climate of eastern Washington is on full display as this crumbly-at-times trail snakes up through cliff bands and rock gardens.
Abernathy Pass via Cedar Creek
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 18.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,400 feet
A lengthy, pleasant hike through lodgepole pine and deciduous forest, past a lovely waterfall to Abernathy Pass.
Curlew Lake State Park - Curlew Lake Nature Trail
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 1.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 160 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,500 feet
A small nature trail outside of Republic.
Courtney Peak
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Highest Point
- 8,392 feet
A scramble up Courtney Peak in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. While not as tall as some of the surrounding peaks, it is widely regarded as having the best view in the wilderness.
Cornell Butte
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 3.25 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,088 feet
This hike may seem virtually an informality after the arduous drive to its trailhead. However, if fire lookouts intrigue you, and the aesthetic of the rough Okanogan Highlands appeal to you, then this hike is for you.
Cooney Peak
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Highest Point
- 8,321 feet
Cooney Peak, also known as Switchback Peak, sits within the Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness and can be reached from the Eagle Lakes Trailhead. The route to Cooney Peak is a Class 3 and involves exposed scrambling. Gear and experience are recommended.
Columbia Plateau Trail - Fish Lake
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 7.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,277 feet
Survey wetlands, working farms and Western-movie vistas on this 130-mile rail trail through Eastern Washington’s channeled scablands.
Columbia Plateau Trail - Amber Lake
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 15.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,300 feet
Amble through aspens and plateau shrubs- dogwood, sumac, and currant on this gentle day hike through a portion of the 18,000-acre Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.
Coleman Pinnacle
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
A summit 5 miles into the Ptarmigan Ridge Traverse. Class 2 or 3 scramble -- equipment and expertise required.
Coleman Glacier Snowshoe
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,000 feet
The route on the Coleman Glacier involves advanced snow travel. Those hoping to traverse Coleman Glacier should have the appropriate gear and a plan, and need to consult a map and identify their route before attempting.
Clark Peak
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 6.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,570 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,891 feet
Reaching the summit of Clark Peak requires going off trail.
Church Lake
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
This hiker-only route is not an official trail It is a user-built route, and so is a rough and rugged climb. The way is often overgrown and the road to access the trailhead requires a high-clearance car.
Chopaka Lake
North Cascades > Pasayten
Chopaka Lake sits at the entrance to the Chopaka Mountain Wilderness Study Area, a 5,518-acre site owned and managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Chesaw Wildlife Area
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
The Chesaw Wildlife Area is also known as the Chesaw Wildlife Unit/Scotch Creek Wildlife Area Chesaw.
Castle Peak
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Highest Point
- 8,306 feet
Castle Peak is a very prominent peak in the northwestern portion of the Pasayten Wilderness. It can be reached several ways, from Provincial Park on the north, the PCT on the west or Freezeout Creek on the east.
Mount Spokane - Burping Brook-Smith Gap Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,400 feet
Take this trail to escape the heat on summer days, or to observe how the snow brings profound quiet to the forest in the middle of winter. Regardless of season, this trail is a good introduction to the trails at Mount Spokane State Park.
Burch Mountain via Billy Goat Pass
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,510 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,782 feet
Start on a trail popular for horses and hikers to Billy Goat Pass, then take a right on a hiker-only trail for a high ridge traverse to a larch grove pass. Finish with a steep climb to a lookout site and 360 degree views.
Buck Mountain Snowshoe
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 11.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,635 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,135 feet
A strenuous snowshoe trip leads to Buck Mountain Lookout with contrasting views of forest and fire. Whether the views are worth the effort is up to the traveler!