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 HikesDry Creek
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 8.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 350 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,500 feet
Low-lying with impressive trees bordering each side of it, this trail is a nice option year-round. The Doug-fir, bigleaf maple, and hemlock forest canopy in this narrow valley shades hikers in the heat of summer, and in winter the elevation means it's unlikely to have heavy snow to navigate. And since much of it's a former railroad grade, the trail is easy enough for hikers of all types.
Dry Creek
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 800 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,600 feet
7.7.25: This trail and FR 24 are closed until further notice due to the Bear Gulch Fire.
Climb through second-growth forest to a not-so-dry creek, while enjoying spring wildflowers and views of nearby Lake Cushman and surrounding peaks. WTA has done years of work on this trail, improving it from a rough footpath to a pleasant, easy-to-follow (if steep) trail.
Flowing Lake Regional Park
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 0.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 75 feet
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Highest Point
- 620 feet
With plenty of options for visitors — including a playground, picnic tables, walking trails and a campground — Flowing Lake Regional Park is a fun destination for a pit stop, an hour, the afternoon or the whole weekend.
Andrews Creek
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 31.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,700 feet
Dive deep into the heart of the Pasayten Wilderness on the Andrews Creek trail. Walk along Andrews Creek through a burn zone. Connect to the Boundary trail after passing through a lush meadow of wildflowers.
American Ridge
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 12.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,950 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,310 feet
9.3.25: The trailhead and trail within the William O. Douglas Wilderness are closed until further notice due to the Wildcat Fire.
A steep and dusty trail to a long, beautiful ridge where the rambling is fine, often among a band of elk.
Albert Camp
North Cascades > Pasayten
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Length
- 8.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 7,700 feet
Connect to Horseshoe Mountain on this scenic ridge trail that takes you through a lodgepole pine forest and some of the most spectacular views in the Pasayten Wilderness.
Tolmie State Park - Four Cedars Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 1.98 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 225 feet
Take a short jaunt in Tolmie State Park. Great for families or just a quick stretch of the legs.
Trillium Park
Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
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Length
- 0.25 miles, one-way
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Highest Point
- 180 feet
Trillium Park is a small urban park connecting two neighborhoods in Olympia, with a trail running through the park.
Dosewallips State Park - Beach Trail
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 0.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 0 feet
Accessible only at low-tide, this trail (called the North Tidal Area Trail on the Dosewallips State Park map) is a short, gravelled trail that meanders along the north end of the beach at the state park. While this trail is quite short, and only accessible during a limited time, there are 10 total miles of trail in the state park, found across Highway 101 and departing from the camping area. If you want a longer hike, try the Steam Donkey or the Maple Valley trail.
Dosewallips River Road
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 13.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,550 feet
The Dosewallips River Road is the gateway to the eastern Olympic Mountains and it penetrates one of the deepest canyons in Olympic National Park. Now closed to vehicles, the old road bed allows hikers to explore true wilderness at a gentle grade. Backpackers, peak baggers and horseback riders take advantage of the easy access to the trails beyond the road's end.
Lake Dorothy - Lake Bear - Lake Deer
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 11.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,800 feet
The Miller River Road is washed out 4 miles from the trailhead.
Day-hikers and backpackers alike visit Lake Dorothy, a very large and beautiful lake less than two miles from the trailhead. Once there, they either rest and play for the day, or continue on to Bear and Deer Lakes, a pair of very pretty smaller lakes deeper in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The very ambitious press on to remote Snoqualmie Lake. Lake Dorothy can be crowded on summer weekends, but the other lakes see fewer visitors.
Dog Mountain
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,948 feet
The stunning views and unparalleled springtime flowers make this one of the most popular hikes in the Gorge. On a good day, you can get a bird’s eye view of Mount Hood and the Columbia River. In the spring the top is carpeted with vibrant yellow balsam root. Although the trail is steep and sometimes crowded, this hike is unquestionably worth the effort.
Dishpan Gap
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 9.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
Stunning alpine meadows and peak views, Dishpan Gaps charming trail leads you to a gateway of more trails.
Dishman Hills Natural Area - Nimbus Knob Loop
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,350 feet
This is a loop hike created in April 2013 to provide for a new hiking experience while preserving some areas of the natural area for wildlife.
Dishman Hills Conservation Area - Glenrose
Eastern Washington > Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene
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Length
- 5.48 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,575 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,940 feet
This section of Dishman Hills is a parcel that was owned by DNR and transferred to the Conservancy early in 2016.
Discovery Park Loop Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 2.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 140 feet
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Highest Point
- 325 feet
Seattle's Discovery Park Loop Trail is a designated National Recreation Trail, 2.8 miles long with an elevation change of just 140 feet. It passes through both forest and open meadows, offers extensive views, good prospects for bird watchers, and it can be hiked or jogged year-round.
Discovery Park Beach and Highlands Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 5.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 380 feet
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Highest Point
- 345 feet
Hike through the relatively uncrowded southeast corner of a park in Seattle. Head up to the South Meadow for the views, then go down to the beaches and get up close to the West Point Lighthouse. Come back up to the park highlands for a close look at old buildings in the Fort Lawton Historic District.
Dingford Creek-Hester Lake
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 10.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,900 feet
Hike a rugged trail through second-growth hemlock forest. You'll cross several lively creeks and see waterfalls on your way to a high alpine lake well-stocked with trout.
Diablo Lake
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Length
- 7.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,950 feet
Follow the Diablo Lake Trail up and across talus slopes on the flanks of Sourdough Mountain to impressive cascading waterfalls and stunning views of Ross Lake and Colonial, Pyramid, Davis Peaks, as well as Jack Mountain.
Denny Creek
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,345 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,642 feet
A popular trail, thanks to its gentle, family friendly grade with amazing destinations. The natural water slide area at Denny Creek is a must visit for families! Keekwulee Falls offers a stunning viewpoint that is easily accessible. Snowshoe Falls maybe a bit elusive and more difficult to see from the trail, but is also a beautiful natural wonder.
Deception Pass
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 28.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,500 feet
Accessible from Highway 2, I-90, or the iconic Pacific Crest Trail, Deception Pass is a gateway to alpine lakes, stunning mountain views or, if you're a thru-hiker, Mexico or Canada.
Deception Lakes
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 9.85 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,630 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,090 feet
This group of small lakes in the Alpine Wilderness sits along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) between Mac Peak and Surprise Mountain. It's a great rest stop for a multi-day backpacking trip along the PCT, a campsite for an overnight trip, or even a destination for a long day hike.
Deception Falls National Recreation Area
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 0.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 50 feet
The short half-mile interpretive trail along Deception Falls is a great stop for a quick stretch of the legs as you drive over Stevens Pass. The highlight is the tumbling, multi-tiered waterfall and its distinctive 90 degree turn the creek makes at a stop along the way.
Deception Creek
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,150 feet
Everything that makes a river hike fun is here, cool bridges, waterfalls, big trees, lots of dripping moss, and mushrooms.
Deadfall
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
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Length
- 7.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,240 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,273 feet
A longer, steeper, pass free, alternate route to the summit of Mount Zion.
Dark Meadows
South Cascades > Dark Divide
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Length
- 6.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,200 feet
This rugged trail in the Dark Divide is part of a large network of trails that offer miles of wandering in the forests between Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams.
Cultus Creek
South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,100 feet
The trail climbs sharply through a forest of Douglas fir for a mile to a view of the Goat Rocks, Sawtooth Mountain, Mount Rainier, and Mount Adams. From this viewpoint you get a great view of Mount Adams and the Goat Rocks. It's worth bringing a camera for this one.
Crowell Ridge
Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range
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Length
- 8.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,700 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,880 feet
Crowell Ridge is visible from many valley roads but hikers rarely tread on it. Rough roads, steep trail, and sheer distance from city centers keeps this ridgeline lonely, but the expansive views to be had from the summit are worth the work.
Crooked Creek
Eastern Washington > Palouse and Blue Mountains
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Length
- 17.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 3,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,700 feet
A long approach to access wild creeks that flow through steep terrain from the top to the bottom of the Blue Mountains makes Crooked Creek best hiked as part of a backpacking adventure.
Crescent Beach Preserve
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 40 feet
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Highest Point
- 60 feet
Just outside the little town of Eastsound on Orcas Island is a sweet little beach that offers some nice rambling; the perfect place to walk off a meal, or simply take in low tide and the lovely animals that come with it.