Washington Hiking Guides
Washington's hikes go to some of the most pristine lakes, waterfalls, and mountain overlooks. Here are all our hiking guides in the Evergreen State.
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Hikes near I-90
Hikes near Highway 2
Hikes in Mount Rainier
Hikes in the North Cascades
Plan your Washington adventure with all our hiking guides
Bench and Snow Lake in Mount Rainier: Complete Hiking Guide
Hiking to Bench and Snow Lakes in Mount Rainier is one of the best easy hikes you can do in the National Park.
Skyline Trail in Mount Rainier: Complete Hiking Guide
With subalpine meadows, glaciers, and panoramic views of distant peaks, the Skyline Trail is the one hike in Mount Rainer that has it all.
Pinnacle Peak in Mount Rainier: Complete Hiking Guide
Pinnacle Peak is a rocky mountain in the Tatoosh Range of Mount Rainier National Park
Silver Forest Trail in Mount Rainier National Park: Complete Guide
The Silver Forest Trail is a short, easy hike in the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park.
Panhandle Gap in Mount Rainier: Complete Hiking Guide
At 6,800 feet in elevation, the icy moraine landscape of Panhandle Gap is the highest point on Mount Rainier's Wonderland Trail.
Summerland Trail in Mount Rainier: Complete Hiking Guide
The wildflower meadows of Summerland are one of Mount Rainier’s most incredible areas.
Burroughs Mountain Trail in Mount Rainier: Complete Hiking Guide
The Burroughs Mountain Trail goes up into a high elevation tundra-like landscape, nearing the summit of Mount Rainier.
Fremont Lookout Hike in Mount Rainier: Complete Guide
The Fremont Lookout is a wooden fire watch tower with one of the all time best views in Mount Rainier National Park.
Dege Peak Trail in Mount Rainier: Complete Guide
Dege Peak is a short hike in the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier that has big views without big crowds.
Emerald Ridge in Mt Rainier National Park: Complete Hiking Guide
The hike to Emerald Ridge gets you right inside a subalpine meadow with views of the Tahoma Glacier and Mount Rainier's rugged southwestern face.
Gobblers Knob Hike in Mt Rainier National Park: Complete Guide
Perched on a rocky summit, the Gobblers Knob fire lookout is one of the most incredible views of Mount Rainier.
Lake George Hike in Mount Rainier National Park: Complete Guide
Lake George is peaceful alpine lake tucked away in Mount Rainier’s backcountry.
11 Incredible Hikes Near Seattle: Complete Guide
If you're in Seattle and looking to hit the trails, these are the hikes I'd recommend without hesitation.
Snow Lake Trail in Washington: Hiking Guide
The hike to Snow Lake is a steady uphill trek that leads to an alpine lake framed by granite cliffs and lingering snowfields.
Talapus and Olallie Lakes Hike: Complete Guide
The hike to Talapus and Olallie Lakes is a trek through forests of western red cedar and hemlock to two alpine lakes nestled beneath...
Mason Lake Hike in Washington: Complete Guide
The hike to Mason Lake is a steady uphill climb through forest and rocky slopes with views of Mount Rainier.
Mount Catherine Hike in Washington: Complete Guide
Mount Catherine is a short but sweet hike to a rocky summit with panoramic views of Mount Rainier looming in the distance.
Wallace Falls Hike in Washington: Complete Guide
Wallace Falls is a classic Washington hike that takes you through lush forest to three waterfall viewpoints.
Franklin Falls in Winter: Complete Hiking Guide
In this guide, I'll share how to visit Franklin Falls in winter when the waterfall freezes into a wall of ice.
Goose Rock Trail in Deception Pass: Complete Hiking Guide
The Goose Rock Trail is a short hike in Deception Pass that goes up to the higest point on Whidbey Island.
Ebey’s Landing on Whidbey Island: Complete Hiking Guide
The Ebey's Landing hike skirts a coastal bluff to provide the best sunset views on Whidbey Island.
Maple Pass Loop in the North Cascades: Complete Hiking Guide
Ascending up to an open ridgeline, the Maple Pass Loop hikes through an alpine meadow dotted by larches in the fall and wildflowers in...
Cutthroat Pass in North Cascades: Complete Hiking Guide
The trail to Cutthroat Pass hikes through larch-covered landscapes, leading to granite mountain vistas along the Pacific Crest Trail.
Blue Lake Trail in North Cascades: Complete Hiking Guide
The Blue Lake Trail is a classic Washington hike. It's short, relatively easy, and dog-friendly, making it an accessible trail in the otherwise rugged...
Dirty Harry’s Balcony: Complete Hiking Guide
Dirty Harry’s Balcony is a rocky ledge with sweeping views over the mountains and the I-90 corridor in Washington. But in my opinion, some...
Bridal Veil Falls in Washington: Complete Hiking Guide
Bridal Veil Falls is a short hike with a front-row seat to a massive, misty waterfall.
Heybrook Lookout in Washington: Complete Hiking Guide
The Heybrook Lookout trail is the perfect hike for beginners or those looking for epic views with limited time.
Heather Lake Trail in Washington: Complete Hiking Guide
Heather Lake is a short hike that climbs through a dense, mossy forest to a quiet alpine lake nestled beneath the jagged ridges of...
Lake 22 Trail in Washington: Complete Hiking Guide
Winding through old-growth forests and alpine landscapes, Lake 22 is one of the best day hikes near Seattle.
Scenic Hot Springs in Washington: Complete Guide
Scenic Hot Springs was renovated in 2024 and now has a large stone pool. We went there and put together this guide to help...
Tubal Cain Mine to Buckhorn Lake (with Plane Crash)
The Tubal Cain Trail in Washington goes through the Olympic National Forest and ascends gently up a valley before taking you to the emerald-colored...
