The Best Trails in Washington (United States)

Mount Baker, WA, USA - Chain Lakes Trail

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mclivancouver

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Distance

8.09mi

Elevation +

1949f

TrailRank

97| 5.0

This track goes counter-clockwise from the Bagley Lakes Trailhead Parking Lot and quickly accesses the Bagley Lakes section. This section has scenic lake views, the most wildflowers, abundant blueberries in August, and t...

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Lake Anne, Mount Baker

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Hiking

arby101ca

Distance

8.86mi

Elevation +

2162f

TrailRank

70| 5.0

The trail to Lake Anne is a popular hike on Mt Baker. The trail head is just below Artists Point. The trail descends on switchbacks to a meadow and then climbs gradually to the saddle for the first views of the tarn. The...

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Gerry Wallrath Trail

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Mindi Murray

Distance

4.21mi

Elevation +

157f

TrailRank

66

Great mapped trail system. Open to mountain bikes, motor cycles, horses & boats must have no engines. Trash cans on trail & found an outhouse on trail. Beautiful lake. Motorcycles prohibited November 1 thru March 31. ...

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Mount Baker, WA, USA - Lake Ann Trail

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mclivancouver

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Distance

9.78mi

Elevation +

2303f

TrailRank

65

Track recorded on October 14, 2018. Party of 5. Day parking passes are available at the Artists Point Parking. The trails were supposed to be closed this late in the season, however it was a late autumn and lots of hiker...

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The Enchantments, Leavenworth, WA

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Vamooos

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Distance

17.21mi

Elevation +

6975f

TrailRank

59

The Enchantments takes you to one of the most beautiful, unique and solitary sceneries in the State of Washington. Not without a considerable effort if done in one day like we did this route. This is real alpine trekkin...

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Staircase-Lacrosse-Graves Cr 8/30/21 10:25:32 AM

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Hiking

vibramhead

Distance

55.10mi

Elevation +

12287f

TrailRank

58| 5.0

We did a 5-night backpack, starting at Staircase, ascending the North Fork Skokomish, crossing First Divide, ascending the Upper Duckabush to Lacrosse Basin, crossing O'Neil Pass and descending to the E. Fork Quinault, c...

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Skagit River Delta Circumnavigation - Clockwise

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Kayak\/Canoe

Chatterbox

Distance

7.93nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

56

This 9-mile (8 nautical mile, 13-kilometre) paddle around just about the entire outside of the delta, and including a few forays into the heart of the wetlands, can be done in anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on you...

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Big Quilcene Trail No.833 to Marmot Pass

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Vamooos

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Distance

12.15mi

Elevation +

4035f

TrailRank

56| 4.67

This is one of the best hikes from the east side of the Olympics, via Quilcene. The elevation gain is 1200m/3.600ft, and shows the different types of forest. In July the flowers in bloom are spectacular. In this one w...

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High Point to Poo Poo Point

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Hiking

Vamooos

Distance

10.08mi

Elevation +

2362f

TrailRank

55

If you feel crowded in Seattle Megalopolis this is the one trial to enjoy solitude and amazing beauty of northwest forest. Beware you won't see many humans in here and probably none in weekdays. It is more like 17KM, /1...

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Mt Rainier Paradise Skyline and High Lakes

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Hiking

gidy.basin

Distance

7.94mi

Elevation +

2192f

TrailRank

55

A very nice half day easy-intermediate hike. 1st half of Skyline trail is paved so very accessible and views are great, especially in good weather. It is very recommended to come early and on a workday, because Paradise ...

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Cascade Pass

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Hiking

arby101ca

Distance

7.01mi

Elevation +

2316f

TrailRank

54| 5.0

Cascade Pass is one of the classic hikes in the North Cascades. Access is on the cascade River Rd from Marblemount, a 23 mile drive, half paved, the rest washboard and potholed gravel. The ascent is an easy series of 30 ...

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Mt. Hamilton and Hardy creek

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Hiking

deslok

Distance

8.63mi

Elevation +

2657f

TrailRank

53

based on : http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Hamilton_Mountain_Loop_Hike http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/hamilton-mountain Like mentioned in the links above - it is better to take the steep way up and the e...

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High Point to Poo Poo Point Loop

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Vamooos

Distance

10.96mi

Elevation +

2661f

TrailRank

53| 3.67

This is an amazing trail that showcase the beauty of the PNW forest. The closest place to paradise at just a few miles from Seattle urban caos. In a Sunday just crossed a handful of people mostly runners. The view from P...

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Mr.Ira Spring trail to Mason Lake

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Vamooos

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Distance

7.69mi

Elevation +

2283f

TrailRank

52

A beautiful trail with great views of Mt Rainier and beyond. The reward is the pure and not too cold waters of Mason Lake.

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Cougar Mountain-Wilderness Peak-Gomba

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Hiking

Vamooos

Distance

6.72mi

Elevation +

1388f

TrailRank

51

This is a good 12 Km hike with good elevation and descent. From Wilderness Peak down is easier than from Shy Bear Pass down and then ascent to Wilderness Peak.

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Crystal lakes.Mount Rainier Area -- NE - Sunrise/White River

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Vamooos

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Distance

9.32mi

Elevation +

3025f

TrailRank

51

Crystal lakes. Mount Rainier Area - NE - Sunrise/White River A good Description here: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/crystal-lakes

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Chain Lakes Loop, Mt Baker

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Hiking

arby101ca

Distance

6.76mi

Elevation +

2031f

TrailRank

50

Chain Lakes loop starting at Heather Meadows ranger Station climbed over Herman Pass to enjoy views of Baker and Suksan, down past Iceberg Lake and the other lakes in the chain, up and over the snow field to the Ptarmiga...

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Icicle Gorge Trail

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Giesound

Distance

4.47mi

Elevation +

289f

TrailRank

50

Probably the easiest and most populair hike in this area. This is a gentle hike, easily enjoyed by both kids and adults, with a low elevation gain, fun bridges, chipmunks, butterflies and water to observe. Dependng on ...

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Ptarmigan Ridge Mt Baker

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Hiking

arby101ca

Distance

7.93mi

Elevation +

1942f

TrailRank

40

From Artists Point to the Coleman Pinnacle viewpoint and back. Spectacular views of Mt Baker. Saw two herds of goats a dozen in each on the snow and rocky slopes below. They were panicked by a passing tourist helicopter ...

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Maple Pass Loop, North Cascades, Washington

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Hiking

arby101ca

Distance

7.17mi

Elevation +

2490f

TrailRank

39

A hike in the misty mountains above Rainy Pass Washington. Larch trees just turning golden. We hiked clockwise climbing the ridge above rainy Lake on one side and Lake Ann on the other to Maple Pass on the North Cascades...

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Grand Valley, Olympic National Park, Washington

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Hiking

jimmyangel

Distance

8.76mi

Elevation +

2448f

TrailRank

39

This is a spectacular hike down (way down) the Grand Valley with two beautiful alpine lakes, the Grand and the Moose lakes. This is an extraordinarily beautiful walk which starts on top of Lillian Ridge and then drops ve...

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Heliotrope Ridge, Mt Baker Washington

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Hiking

arby101ca

Distance

5.78mi

Elevation +

2812f

TrailRank

38

This hike on the Heliotrope Ridge Trail climbed to the climbers base camp at the toe of the glacier. It is a moderate hike in terms of distance and elevation gain but the creek crossings are difficult rock hopping and th...

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Mt Baker Skyline Divide trail

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Hiking

arby101ca

Distance

7.11mi

Elevation +

2943f

TrailRank

38

One of the most scenic hikes on Mt Baker is the Skyline Divide Trail. This is along an open ridge heading up towards of the summit. The vistas are spectacular: the glaciers of the summit to the south, the Twin Sisters Ra...

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Mt St Helens Monitor Ridge

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Hiking

bisbj

Distance

8.37mi

Elevation +

4478f

TrailRank

37

The normal way up Mt St Helens. This track and the pictures are from a November 1st hike, the first day in fall where you do not need a permit.

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St. Edward State Park & Big Finn Hill Trails

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Mountain Bike

dsgnrob

Distance

5.86mi

Elevation +

430f

TrailRank

37

Part of a Beginner's Ride with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, this little ride starts (and ends) at Arrowhead Elementary School's parking lot. We follow some Beginner Level trails throughout St. Edward State Park, alt...

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