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4203 Hikes

Lake Edna

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
12.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
5,065 feet
Highest Point
6,766 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.25
(8 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

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 small subalpine lake with backcountry campsites that can be accessed from Icicle Ridge Trail, Chatter Creek Trail or Chiwaukum Creek Trail.
 
 

Chatter Creek

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
11.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,959 feet
Highest Point
6,692 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers

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.

No matter how you tackle it, this hike is a workout. March through thick Ponderosa forests up to subalpine larch stands and a view from the pass, with options to continue on for a small alpine lake with backcountry campsites and access to other wilderness trails.
 
 

Jack Pine Trail

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Rating
Average rating:
2.75
(4 votes)

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.

An easy hike along Icicle Gorge.
 
 

Icicle Gorge Nature Loop

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
4.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
150 feet
Highest Point
2,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.19
(26 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

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.

The Icicle Gorge Trail, one of the most popular trails in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, is a wonderful way to explore the natural beauty of the Icicle Creek Valley. The interpretive loop trail has a gentle grade and scenic views of Icicle Creek, Icicle Gorge, and the surrounding forest that are ideal for families, trail runners, beginner hikers, bird enthusiasts, and those looking to take a nice long walk on a well-defined path.
 
 

Jack Creek

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
12.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
5,056 feet
Highest Point
6,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.25
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers

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.

Running like a spine through the Icicle Creek area, the Jack Creek Trail is 12 miles long, running from just outside Leavenworth to the Ingalls Creek valley and the northern border of the Teanway. Along the way, it offers a myriad of hiking options for visitors. Sections of this trail have burned in the past, so the odds of running into downed trees across the trail are high, especially in spring and early summer.
 
 

Trout Lake via Jack Trout Trailhead

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
11.7 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,918 feet
Highest Point
4,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.11
(9 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Old growth

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.

Hike a gorgeously-graded trail to a marshy lake with views of the backside of the Enchantment mountains.
 
 

The Enchantments

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
18.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
4,500 feet
Highest Point
7,800 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.76
(157 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.19.25 Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road. The road is closed to all but local traffic following storm damage.

The Enchantment Lakes are an alpine wonderland of pristine lakes set among polished granite, soaring peaks, blazing larches and ambling mountain goats. Widely regarded as the crown jewel of hiking in Washington, this trail exceeds even the wildest of superlatives.
 
 

Lake Stuart

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
9.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,665 feet
Highest Point
5,065 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.96
(28 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth

12.19.25 Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road. The road is closed to all but local traffic following storm damage.

The Core Zone of the Enchantments may be one of the most popular destinations in Washington state, but those who venture to Lake Stuart may just get the extra-enchanting reward of relative solitude in a high traffic area. Most hikers heading into the Enchantments use the Lake Stuart trailhead, but make for the Core zone via Colchuck Lake and Aasgard Pass. However, taking the right-hand trail 2.2 miles from the trailhead leads you into an adjacent valley, with a large, shallow lake at the base of the imposing massif of Mount Stuart.
 
 

French Creek

Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
 
Length
14.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
3,200 feet
Highest Point
6,100 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

12.19.25 Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road. The road is closed to all but local traffic following storm damage.

The bridge over French Creek 1.5 miles up Icicle Creek Trail is broken and unsafe to cross. There is no way to ford the creek during high water.

One of many trails in this area that create tons of fun loop options, the French Creek Trail is 14.4 miles long, and gains 3200 feet of elevation along its length. Due to diminishing funding, the trail is very brushy in sections, making it difficult to navigate. Hiking it end-to-end makes for a fun traverse through the heart of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, and over county lines!
 
 

Jack Ridge

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
 
Length
3.5 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,900 feet
Highest Point
5,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.75
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Rivers

12.19.25 Trailheads are inaccessible on Icicle Road. The road is closed to all but local traffic following storm damage.

A trail to a ridgetop in the Icicle Creek area.
 
 

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 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 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.
 
 

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 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 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.
 
 

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 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

A class 2 scramble up Esmerelda Peak.
 
 

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 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

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

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 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

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

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 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

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

Mary's Peak

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Elevation Gain
3,143 feet
Highest Point
6,680 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits

12.19.25 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 9737 (along Stafford Creek).

A class 2 scramble to Mary's Peak in the Teanaway, featuring stunning views of the Stuart Range. Climbing experience recommended.
 
 

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 - Trailhead inaccessible due to road closures of 9737 (N. Fork Teanaway), 9701 (Jungle Creek Rd.) and 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.
 
 

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.) and 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.
 
 

North Fork Teanaway River

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 
Length
10.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,700 feet
Highest Point
4,300 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.00
(4 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife

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

This ski/snowshoe follows the North Fork Teanaway River Road that hikers drive on in the summer to get to the various Teanaway trailheads, passing through open forest and meadows alongside the North Fork Teanaway River.
 
 

Rye Creek to Camp Lake Snowshoe

Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
 
Length
5.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
250 feet
Highest Point
2,750 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Rivers

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

This snowshoe route follows snow-covered forest roads to Camp Lake in the Teanaway Community Forest.
 
 

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.
 
 

Midtown Park

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
 
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(1 vote)
This forest is located in the heart of Bonney Lake, offering a place to walk on trails beneath the trees.
 
 

Spruce Railroad Trail

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
 
Length
5.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
250 feet
Highest Point
700 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.87
(39 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views

12.16.25 - Trail closed due to major landslide.

Hop aboard the Spruce Railroad Trail for a scenic and historic hike along the sparkling shores of massive Lake Crescent. With a microclimate of warmer and drier conditions than areas just a few miles away, this trail is a good hiking choice on an overcast afternoon.
 
 

Lake 22

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
 
Length
5.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,350 feet
Highest Point
2,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.26
(382 votes)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
The curiously-named Lake 22 is the center of an oasis of alpine wetland nestled on the northern shoulder of Mount Pilchuck. The hike to the lake combines the best of mountain rainforests, old-growth, wetlands and mountain views, yet it is readily accessible. In winter, the route lends itself to snowshoeing.
 
 

Crystal Lakes

Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River
 
Length
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,300 feet
Highest Point
5,828 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.31
(55 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
Take a short but steep hike on a wide trail to visit two lakes in a beautiful craggy setting. It's only three miles to the upper lake, with 2,300 feet of elevation gain. In season find many wildflowers in the basin near the upper lake, and be alert for wildlife sightings.
 
 

Larch Mountain

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
 
Length
14.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,000 feet
Highest Point
4,050 feet
Rating
Average rating:
4.00
(1 vote)
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

The road to Larch Mountain is closed above the snow gate at milepost 10 for the winter. It typically reopens in late spring.

This long trail extends all the way from the base of Multnomah Falls to the summit of Larch Mountain, 7.7 miles away. It’s a popular out and back, and links to many other trails to make loops in the Columbia River Gorge. Because of its length and location, it runs the gamut of quality, from wide and paved to rugged, narrow, and infrequently-maintained. But don’t worry, it’s steep for quite a lot of the length, so you’ll get a workout no matter what.
 
 

Agnes Gorge

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 
Length
5.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
300 feet
Highest Point
2,000 feet
Rating
Average rating:
3.00
(5 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

12.16.25: North Cascades National Park asks visitors to refrain from visiting the Stehekin area as crews stabilize the area from recent flooding.

This easy day hike is a great destination for families staying in the Stehekin Valley. Huckleberries line the slopes in the fall, and the 200-foot deep gorge you hike along provides thrills at any time of year. Plus, it's a relatively short hike in a valley of miles-long trails.
 
 

Company Creek

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
 
Length
11.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
5,400 feet
Highest Point
6,600 feet
Rating
Average rating:
2.60
(5 votes)
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits

8.29.25: The trail south of Hilgard Pass is closed until further notice due to the Martin Fire.

The trail over Hilgard Pass (near the end of the hike) has eroded and is dangerous to use at this time.

12.16.25: North Cascades National Park asks visitors to refrain from visiting the Stehekin area as crews stabilize the area from recent flooding.

A trail that climbs out of the Stehekin River valley and into the Glacier Peak wilderness.
 
 

Upper Stehekin Valley Road Trail

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 
Length
11.4 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,100 feet
Highest Point
2,400 feet
Rating
Average rating:
0.00
(0 votes)
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Rivers
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

12.16.25: North Cascades National Park asks visitors to refrain from visiting the Stehekin area as crews stabilize the area from recent flooding.

Once upon a time, the road in Stehekin extended all the way to Cottonwood Camp, more than ten miles further into the lush green valley. But strong river activity due to snowmelt and rain events washed the road out frequently, and for one final time in 2003. Now it's accessible by foot only, and many of the trails found along this route are some of your best chance for solitude in the state.