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57 places in Washington State

Climb steep forest and alpine meadows to a historic fire lookout with sweeping views of the Central Cascades.

Hiking North Cascades
Moderate 2–3 hours 3.0 mi 1 0

A steep, rugged climb to panoramic views across the Olympic Mountains, Lake Cushman, and Puget Sound.

Hiking Olympic Peninsula
Hard 3–5 hours 3.2 mi 1 0

Mount Little Si offers a moderate hike with stunning views of the Snoqualmie Valley and Cascade Range.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Moderate 2–3 hours 4.7 mi 1 0

A demanding forest climb to a rocky summit with expansive views across the Snoqualmie Valley and central Cascades.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Hard 7–10 hours 13.0 mi 1 0

A forested coastal trail descends to a wild Olympic beach framed by sea stacks, driftwood, and dramatic headlands.

Beaches Olympic Peninsula
Easy 1h 30m – 2 hours 2.8 mi 0 1

A demanding alpine hike over Headlee Pass to sweeping views from Vesper Peak’s broad granite summit.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Hard 6–9 hours 8.0 mi 0 1

Rattlesnake Ledge offers stunning views and a rewarding hike near Snoqualmie Pass.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Moderate 2–3 hours 4.0 mi 1 0

Conquer the steep ascent of Mailbox Peak for breathtaking summit views.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Expert 6–8 hours 9.4 mi 0 0

Mount Si offers a challenging hike with stunning views of the Snoqualmie Valley and beyond.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Hard 4–6 hours 8.0 mi 1 0

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Colchuck Lake in the North Cascades.

Lakes North Cascades
Hard 5–7 hours 8.0 mi 0 1

Experience breathtaking alpine views on the Cascade Pass / Sahale Arm Trail in the North Cascades.

Hiking North Cascades
Hard 7–10 hours 12.0 mi 0 0

Discover the stunning waterfalls of Wallace Falls on this scenic North Cascades hike.

Waterfalls North Cascades
Moderate 3–4 hours 5.6 mi 0 0

Discover the beauty of Twin Falls with a scenic hike through lush forests and stunning waterfalls.

Waterfalls Snoqualmie / I-90
Moderate 1h 30m – 2h 30m 3.6 mi 0 1

Discover the beauty of Franklin Falls on this easy, family-friendly hike through lush forests to a stunning waterfall.

Waterfalls Snoqualmie / I-90
Easy 1–2 hours 2.0 mi 0 0

Explore the lush forests of the Olympic Peninsula to discover the stunning Lena Falls.

Waterfalls Olympic Peninsula
Moderate 1 hour 6.0 mi 0 0

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Narada Falls on this easy, family-friendly hike in Mount Rainier National Park.

Waterfalls Mount Rainier
Easy 20 min – 40 min 0.2 mi 0 0

Mount Pilchuck offers stunning views and a historic fire lookout at the summit.

Hiking North Cascades
Hard 4–5 hours 5.4 mi 0 1

Granite Mountain offers a challenging hike with rewarding summit views in the Snoqualmie Pass area.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Hard 6–8 hours 8.6 mi 0 1

Hike to Mount Fremont Lookout for stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Cascade Range.

Hiking Mount Rainier
Moderate 3–4 hours 5.6 mi 0 1

Hidden Lake Lookout offers breathtaking views of the North Cascades from a historic fire lookout.

Hiking North Cascades
Hard 6–8 hours 8.0 mi 0 1

Hike to Tolmie Peak for stunning views of Mount Rainier and Eunice Lake.

Hiking Mount Rainier
Moderate 4–6 hours 5.6 mi 0 0

Discover the stunning alpine beauty of Lake 22 in the North Cascades.

Lakes North Cascades
Moderate 3–5 hours 5.4 mi 0 1

Blanca Lake offers a challenging hike to a stunning turquoise alpine lake in the North Cascades.

Lakes North Cascades
Hard 6–8 hours 7.5 mi 0 0

Discover the stunning beauty of Snow Lake with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking mountain views.

Lakes Snoqualmie / I-90
Moderate 4–6 hours 7.2 mi 0 1

Discover the serene beauty of Annette Lake on this moderate 7.5-mile hike in the Cascades.

Lakes Snoqualmie / I-90
Moderate 4–6 hours 7.5 mi 0 0

Discover the stunning beauty of Lake Serene with its alpine views and cascading waterfalls.

Lakes North Cascades
Hard 5–7 hours 8.2 mi 1 0

Experience breathtaking views of Mount Rainier on this iconic loop trail.

Hiking Mount Rainier
Hard 3–5 hours 5.5 mi 1 0

Experience breathtaking views of Mount Rainier on the challenging Burroughs Mountain Trail.

Hiking Mount Rainier
Hard 4–6 hours 9.4 mi 0 0

Enjoy stunning views of Mount Rainier on this easy, family-friendly loop trail.

Hiking Mount Rainier
Easy 2–3 hours 3.4 mi 0 0

Experience alpine meadows and stunning views on the Spray Park Trail in Mount Rainier National Park.

Hiking Mount Rainier
Hard 5–7 hours 7.5 mi 0 0

Discover serene alpine lakes and stunning views on the Bench and Snow Lake Trail in Mount Rainier National Park.

Lakes Mount Rainier
Moderate 1h 30m – 2h 30m 2.5 mi 0 0

Discover breathtaking ocean views at the northwesternmost point of the contiguous US on the Cape Flattery Trail.

Viewpoints Olympic Peninsula
Easy 1 hour – 1h 30m 1.5 mi 0 1

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Shi Shi Beach with its stunning sea stacks and pristine shoreline.

Beaches Olympic Peninsula
Moderate 4–6 hours 8.0 mi 0 1

Explore the stunning coastal beauty of Second Beach with its iconic sea stacks and lush forests.

Beaches Olympic Peninsula
Easy 1–2 hours 1.4 mi 1 0

Discover the stunning sea stacks and tidal pools of Ruby Beach on the Olympic Peninsula.

Beaches Olympic Peninsula
Easy 30 min – 1 hour 0.5 mi 1 0

Explore the stunning coastal beauty of Rialto Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall on the Olympic Peninsula.

Beaches Olympic Peninsula
Easy 2–3 hours 4.0 mi 0 0

Experience breathtaking views and diverse scenery on the Maple Pass Loop in the North Cascades.

Hiking North Cascades
Hard 4–6 hours 7.2 mi 0 0

Discover the serene beauty of Blue Lake in the North Cascades on this moderate hike.

Lakes North Cascades
Moderate 2h 30m – 4 hours 4.4 mi 0 0

Experience breathtaking alpine views on the Heather-Maple Pass Loop in the North Cascades.

Hiking North Cascades
Hard 4–6 hours 7.2 mi 0 1

Discover the stunning turquoise waters of Diablo Lake on this moderate North Cascades hike.

Lakes North Cascades
Moderate 4–5 hours 7.6 mi 0 0

Experience breathtaking alpine views on the Cutthroat Pass Trail in the North Cascades.

Hiking North Cascades
Moderate 5–7 hours 10.0 mi 0 0

Oyster Dome offers stunning views of the San Juan Islands from a challenging hike in the Chuckanut Mountains.

Viewpoints Puget Sound
Moderate 3h 30m – 5 hours 5.0 mi 0 0

A short, rewarding hike to a historic fire lookout with stunning views.

Hiking North Cascades
Easy 1h 30m – 2h 30m 2.6 mi 0 0

A challenging hike with rewarding views of the Cascade Mountains and Snoqualmie Valley.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Hard 5–7 hours 8.0 mi 0 0

Hike to Poo Poo Point for stunning views and a moderate challenge in the Snoqualmie region.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Moderate 2–3 hours 7.2 mi 1 0

Explore serene alpine lakes on a moderate hike through lush forests near Snoqualmie Pass.

Lakes Snoqualmie / I-90
Moderate 3h 30m – 5 hours 6.2 mi 0 0

Experience breathtaking views on the thrilling Kendall Katwalk hike in Snoqualmie Pass.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Hard 7–9 hours 12.0 mi 0 0

Mount Defiance offers a challenging hike with rewarding summit views in the Snoqualmie Pass region.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Hard 7–10 hours 11.0 mi 0 1

Hike to Summit Lake for stunning views of Mount Rainier and a pristine alpine lake.

Lakes Mount Rainier
Moderate 4–5 hours 6.1 mi 0 1

Hike to a historic lookout with panoramic views in the North Cascades.

Hiking North Cascades
Moderate 5–7 hours 8.0 mi 0 0

Iron Peak offers stunning views of the Cascades with a moderate hike through alpine meadows.

Hiking Teanaway
Moderate 4–5 hours 6.6 mi 0 0

Explore the longest lava tube in the continental U.S. at Ape Cave near Mount St. Helens.

Hiking Mount St. Helens
Hard 1h 30m – 3 hours 2.3 mi 1 0

Dog Mountain offers a challenging hike with stunning wildflower displays and panoramic views of the Columbia River Gorge.

Hiking Columbia River Gorge
Hard 4–6 hours 6.9 mi 0 0

Experience breathtaking views and diverse landscapes on the challenging Silver Peak Trail.

Hiking Snoqualmie / I-90
Hard 3–4 hours 6.0 mi 0 1

Experience breathtaking views and vibrant wildflowers on the Yellow Aster Butte Trail in the North Cascades.

Hiking North Cascades
Hard 5–7 hours 7.5 mi 0 0

Explore the lush Enchanted Valley with its stunning waterfalls and historic chalet.

Hiking Olympic Peninsula
Moderate 12–16 hours 26.0 mi 0 0

Discover the serene beauty of Little Mashel River Waterfalls on this easy North Cascades hike.

Waterfalls North Cascades
Easy 2–3 hours 5.0 mi 1 0