The Best Hiking Trails in Washington (United States)

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Mt Angeles, Washington

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near Whiskey Bend, Washington (United States)

rankineg

Distance

7.60mi

Elevation +

2303f

TrailRank

30

A nice climb up Mt Angeles, Olympic National Park, Washington. There were mountain goats on the peak so I had to wait till they moved over. The climb involves a rock scramble for the last 150 meters. I suggest gloves ...

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Dirty Harry's Balcony and Peak

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near Garcia, Washington (United States)

AlexRob

Distance

7.56mi

Elevation +

4590f

TrailRank

30

GPX path Dirty Harry's Balcony and Dirty Harry's Balcony Trailhead created Sat Sep 13 16:55:59 2014 Distance: 7.56 miles : 12.17 kilometers Altitude: low: 1217 high: 4676 ( 3458) loss:3198 gain:3222 feet Altitude: low...

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Striped Peak Trail

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near Port Crescent, Washington (United States)

vibramhead

Distance

4.85mi

Elevation +

1732f

TrailRank

30

This is a short, pleasant walk in the forest. Unfortunately, the trail was closed at 2.25 mi. in, just before the viewpoint, because of a logging operation on DNR land. On the return leg, I took the side trail that drops...

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Dickerson falls

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near Kitsap Lake, Washington (United States)

Robier474

Distance

5.41mi

Elevation +

390f

TrailRank

30

I forgot to turn off my tracking device but the trail ends where it starts. The trail is less then 2 miles and partly on a service road. The falls is well worth the walk.

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Olympic NP Cape Alava

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near Ozette, Washington (United States)

bertismo

Distance

9.17mi

Elevation +

719f

TrailRank

30

Beautiful hike from Lake Ozette ranger station. There is a loop trail walking 3 miles in the beach, but it was to foggy to do that. Check the tide schedule to be sure that you arive at the beach at low tide!

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Ives Island

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near North Bonneville, Washington (United States)

bisbj
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Distance

6.22mi

Elevation +

135f

TrailRank

30

Warmly recommended loop for all seasons. You can only get to Ives island, unless you sail or wade, when the gauge below the Bonneville Dam measures the river level as under 11' (https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no...

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Flapjack Lakes-Mt Gladys, Olympic NP

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near Lilliwaup, Washington (United States)

vibramhead

Distance

25.41mi

Elevation +

7067f

TrailRank

30

1-night backpack. Made camp at Flapjack Lakes, then hiked up to Gladys Divide that afternoon. It was drizzly and overcast, so we returned the next morning and continued on to Mt. Gladys, another .5 miles and 500 ft up. G...

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Middle Fork trail

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near Nordrum (historical), Washington (United States)

winniv

Distance

16.75mi

Elevation +

2657f

TrailRank

30

Beautiful, mostly flat hike. Originally intended to go to Goldmyer Springs. There is a closer trailhead but we didn't want to risk the car (bad road, pot filled). So the hike got a lot longer and we turned at the cross...

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Slab Camp Trail-Upper Gray Wolf

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near King Hill, Washington (United States)

vibramhead

Distance

10.94mi

Elevation +

3661f

TrailRank

30

Pleasant hike on trails that don't get a lot of traffic. From the trailhead, you first drop about 1200 feet to the Gray Wolf River, then it's a steady climb high above the river to Slide Camp, where I turned around. Slid...

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Francis Lake and Cascade Mountain North

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near Skykomish, Washington (United States)

penguino

Distance

11.13mi

Elevation +

4423f

TrailRank

30

This is one of the most grueling bushwacks I've ever done. The terrain is very steep with lots of cliffs and brush. I might be better to do this in the spring when you can stay above the brush on snow though fording the ...

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Spirit Lake Loop

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near Harmony Falls Landing (historical), Washington (United States)

bisbj
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Distance

19.59mi

Elevation +

4157f

TrailRank

30

A hike through superb country - we "cheated" by using two cars. Officially both trails on the Independence Ridge are closed. The easternmost of the two trails has some pretty good washouts and is probably unsuited for mo...

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Strawberry Mountain

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near Harmony Falls Landing (historical), Washington (United States)

bisbj

Distance

12.46mi

Elevation +

3264f

TrailRank

30

The initial trail is in a very poor condition, I counted 31 major blowdowns and there are a couple of 50 - 100 yard stretches where the trail completely disappears due to vegetation. The views from the Lookout Site are a...

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Mount St. Helens (part of the way)

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near Harmony Falls Landing (historical), Washington (United States)

markmcla

Distance

6.91mi

Elevation +

3081f

TrailRank

30

You need a permit to hike Mt St Helens, so plan ahead. But I most definitely recommend that you make the effort to get a permit and hike Mt St Helens. The top of the mountain was already covered in snow by the end of Sep...

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Archer Mtn loop

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near Saint Cloud, Washington (United States)

bisbj

Distance

9.41mi

Elevation +

3465f

TrailRank

30

The trail is partly overgrown and has a little blowdown. That said, it is a fantastic area close to Portland. Those who love the area the most have put a tremendous effort into making it more accessible to all. Alternati...

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Railroad Grade Trail

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near Grassmere, Washington (United States)

Robelop

Distance

4.61mi

Elevation +

2618f

TrailRank

30

This route ends on the the base camp for the Easton Glacier route. We started on the parking through the Park Butte Trail. We needed to cross the river. One day before there was a big storm so the river cross was difficu...

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Blue Lake, Cascades NP, WA

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near Gilbert, Washington (United States)

agonort

Distance

5.02mi

Elevation +

922f

TrailRank

30

Easy trail, not very well maintained with several trunks blocking the path. No snow just a little bit wet in a few areas. Easy to follow. Very shady, not hot at all. Beautiful blue lake with surrounding spires. Good moun...

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Church Mountain

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near Glacier, Washington (United States)

brandon.provalenko

Distance

9.48mi

Elevation +

3658f

TrailRank

30

Lots of switchbacks through old growth forest, opens (eventually) to huge alpine meadows full of wildflowers and incredible views of Baker. Then some more switchbacks and a little bit of climbing and you find yourself wi...

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Grand Lake-Badger Valley loop

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near Little Oklahoma, Washington (United States)

vibramhead

Distance

8.78mi

Elevation +

2677f

TrailRank

30

Beautiful hike from Obstruction Point along Lillian Ridge and down into Grand Valley to Grand Lake, then up through the meadow-dappled Badger Valley to the Deer Ridge trail and back to Obstruction Point. Lots of excellen...

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Hansville Greenway-Point No Point Loop

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near Hansville, Washington (United States)

vibramhead

Distance

10.17mi

Elevation +

604f

TrailRank

30

This is a really nice walk through a forested greenway that wends through residential areas and timberland from Puget Sound to Hood Canal, and then returns by a different route to Point No Point Lighthouse and back to th...

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South Tunnel Creek Trail to Valhalla Peak

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near Quilcene, Washington (United States)

vibramhead

Distance

10.30mi

Elevation +

3189f

TrailRank

30

This is a beautiful hike through mossy old forest, past a lake, to 5050 Pass and then up a ridge to Valhalla Peak, which has a close-up view of Mt. Constance, a more distant view of The Brothers, a view down the Dosewall...

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Swale Canyon, 22-Mar-2013

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near Gooseneck, Washington (United States)

kepPNW

Distance

19.00mi

Elevation +

886f

TrailRank

30

Old railroad route converted to trail. Very gentle grade of about 100'/mile along entire stretch. Rough ballast underfoot much of the way, so wear comfortable shoes! Lots of "art" along the way, made primarily with old r...

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Skyline Divide, Mt Baker

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near Glacier, Washington (United States)

arby101ca

Distance

6.68mi

Elevation +

1857f

TrailRank

30

Skyline Divide is one of the best hikes at Mt Baker, a scenic ridge walk towards the towering glaciated peak. It is a popular hike in spite of the terrible drive through the huge pot holes on the forest road in and initi...

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Ptarmigan Ridge Mt Baker

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near Boundary, Washington (United States)

arby101ca

Distance

8.24mi

Elevation +

2060f

TrailRank

30

Along the Ptarmigan Ridge trail past Coleman Pinnacle. Great views of Baker on the way in and Shuksan on the way back.

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USA: Olympic National Park- Dosewallips campground

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near Seal Rock, Washington (United States)

Alan Stobie

Distance

13.03mi

Elevation +

2244f

TrailRank

30

A pleasant walk through woodland from the end of Dosewallips road to the campground. Most of the walk is on a very gentle gradient on what was once a narrow lane. Only the section that bypasses a landslip is on a track t...

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Gold Creek Trail

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near Blyn, Washington (United States)

vibramhead

Distance

14.68mi

Elevation +

4111f

TrailRank

30

This is a pleasant, but not very interesting, trail. I hiked it because it was the last one in this part of the Olympic National Forest that I hadn't hiked yet, so I was filling in a blank spot on the map. The trail was ...

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