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 HikesBrowns Lake
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 20 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,440 feet
A short one mile trail around a quiet fishing lake in northeastern Washington.
Snake River Trail (Boyer Park Bluffs)
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 4.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 30 feet
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Highest Point
- 680 feet
The Snake River Trail is 4 miles of paved trail along the river and through the popular Boyer Park and Marina. It has stunning views of the river, bluffs, and the Lower Granite Lock & Dam.
Blue Heron Park
Eastern Washington
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Length
- 0.5 miles, one-way
Stop over at this park to stretch your legs during a long drive on I-90.
Bennington Lake
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 20.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
A local spot to cool down when the temperatures soar in Walla Walla, Bennington Lake is a favored spot for hikers, birders, anglers, runners, and lots of local wildlife.
Bauerman Ridge
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Highest Point
- 8,044 feet
Bauerman Ridge is located in the north eastern region of the Pasayten Wilderness and can be reached by several routes.
Batey-Bould
Eastern Washington
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Length
- 38.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,400 feet
The Batey-Bould Trail System is 40 miles of motorcycle tracks in the summer and snowmobile tracks in the winter, but it is also a lovely walk through the forest for hikers/snowshoers who go during the week and avoid the motorists.
Baker Lake - Horseshoe Cove Snowshoe
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 920 feet
This seasonal snowshoe route to the shore of Baker Lake is dependent on the snow accumulation at the time of your trip. With the right amount of snow this becomes a 2-mile walk along a snowy road to the lake.
Wolframite Mountain
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Highest Point
- 8,137 feet
Wolframite Mountain is a prominent peak in the Pasayten Wilderness near the Canadian Border. The summit can be reached via the Cathedral Driveway Trailhead.
Wallula Gap - East
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 3.5 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 428 feet
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Highest Point
- 783 feet
These trails provide a multitude of multi-season hikes of varying difficultly. The reward is great views of the Columbia River and the geology of Wallula Gap from the east side of the river.
Voodoo Peak
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Highest Point
- 5,198 feet
A striking peak off the Mountain Loop Highway that requires climbing experience to summit successfully.
Virginia Lilly
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,270 feet
This short, sweet loop with spring flowers, old-growth trees and views of the Okanogan Highlands is just waiting to be explored.
Twisp River Rearing Ponds
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
This area is being actively restored to a natural state. A loop hike suitable for all ages winds through wetlands in a critical salmon rearing area.
Tubbs Hill
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 2.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 300 feet
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Highest Point
- 0 feet
This delightful little park in the heart of Coeur D'Alene boasts swimming holes, plenty of trails to give you a workout, and great views of the majestic Lake Coeur D'Alene.
Mount Spokane - Trail 110/140 Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,000 feet
One of many loop hikes offered in the Mount Spokane area. Great for hiking and trail running in the summer, and snowshoeing in the winter.
Tower Mountain
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
The summit of Tower Mountain is on private property adjacent to the Dishman Hills Natural Area. Hikers are asked to respect the private property and avoid visiting Tower Mountain.
Thirteenmile via Bear Pot Trailhead
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 9.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,885 feet
Access some of Washington's loneliest country from this trailhead. But as the name suggests, be on the lookout for wildlife -- it's lonely country but that doesn't mean it's empty.
Third Creek
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 34.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
The Third Creek trail immediately plunges into dense forest. This hike drops 2000 feet along its length before intersecting the Diamond Peak Trail and parallelling Crooked Creek before reaching the Wenaha River Trail.
Bear Creek via Table Springs Ridge
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 13.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,840 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,280 feet
This trail in the Umatilla National Forest starts at the end of Forest Service Road 6512 at Table Springs Ridge and goes to Bear Creek. It uses to provide access to the Walla Walla River drainage trail loop system which is used for fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding, hiking and more
Sweetgrass Butte
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
As you might expect from a former fire lookout, Sweetgrass Butte provides expansive views and carpets of wildflowers. The area provides a great respite from the hard hiking that much of the Methow Valley offers.
Sweat Creek Basin Trail
Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range
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Length
- 6.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,180 feet
A hike through a gorgeous old growth forest offering excellent views of nearby summits in the Okanogan Highlands.
Sunrise Peak
North Cascades > Pasayten
A climb in the Pasayten area of the North Cascades. Routefinding expertise and climbing gear required.
Sun Mountain Trails
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Length
- 68.4 miles of trails
The Sun Mountain Trails are a vast and dynamic network of trails that radiate out from Sun Mountain Lodge located in the hills west of the town of Winthrop.
Stiletto Vista
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Between Twisp Pass on the east and Stiletto Peak lookout site (a.k.a. Stiletto Vista) on the west is the North Cascades National Park Stiletto Cross-Country Zone with options for roaming and climbing. For a detailed description of the hiking trail to explore this area, see WTA's Stiletto Peak entry.
Star Peak
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
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Highest Point
- 8,690 feet
A scramble up a peak in the Sawtooth region of the North Cascades. Climbing experience strongly recommended.
Siouxon Peak Loop
South Cascades > Dark Divide
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Length
- 15.3 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 5,120 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,170 feet
This strenuous trek from creek to peak offers up-close views of impressive waterfalls and far-off views of Cascade volcanoes.
Silver Gulch Trail
North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Per homeowners in Silverton, this trail is on private property and is inaccessible to the public.
Selah Butte
Central Washington > Yakima
Access trails, as well as the top of Selah Butte are on private property. Please refrain from visiting this location.