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{{GuideLineE|Vancouver Discovery Loop Hike|4.4|130|A loop hike which traces the history of Anglo-American discovery and settlement in the area}} | {{GuideLineE|Vancouver Discovery Loop Hike|4.4|130|A loop hike which traces the history of Anglo-American discovery and settlement in the area}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Waterfront Renaissance Trail Hike|10.3|50|Walk along the Columbia from downtown Vancouver to Wintler Park passing numerous historic locations}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Burnt Bridge Creek Hike|8.1|180|Easy, 8-mile paved greenway in a pretty valley; described in three sections}} | {{GuideLineE|Burnt Bridge Creek Hike|8.1|180|Easy, 8-mile paved greenway in a pretty valley; described in three sections}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Ellen Davis Trail Hike|5.2|420|Wind up and around low hills in central Vancouver}} | {{GuideLineE|Ellen Davis Trail Hike|5.2|420|Wind up and around low hills in central Vancouver}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Columbia Springs Hike|3.1|165|Explore a network of trails east and west of the Vancouver Fish Hatchery}} | {{GuideLineE|Columbia Springs Hike|3.1|165|Explore a network of trails east and west of the Vancouver Fish Hatchery}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Salmon Creek Hike|9.1|185|Walk along the wetlands and up a forested stream at Salmon Creek}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Cougar Trails Loop Hike|2.6|230|Loop down to Mill Creek at the WSU Vancouver Campus}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Whipple Creek Loop Hike|3.1|300|Wind in and out of gullies in this 300-acre forest}} | {{GuideLineE|Whipple Creek Loop Hike|3.1|300|Wind in and out of gullies in this 300-acre forest}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Vancouver Lake-Frenchmans Bar Hike|10.5|10|Paved and gravel trails between Vancouver Lake and the Columbia River}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Ridgefield Area}} | {{GuideSub|Ridgefield Area}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Gee Creek Ridge Loop Hike|1.8|185|Walk along a forested path in Ridgefield that descends to Gee Creek}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge Hike|2.0|40|Easy stroll with waterfowl, deer, and wildflowers}} | {{GuideLineE|Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge Hike|2.0|40|Easy stroll with waterfowl, deer, and wildflowers}} | ||
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{{GuideLineE|Kiwa Trail Loop Hike|1.2|0|Short seasonal birdwatching loop around sloughs and marshes}} | {{GuideLineE|Kiwa Trail Loop Hike|1.2|0|Short seasonal birdwatching loop around sloughs and marshes}} | ||
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− | {{GuideSub|Camas | + | {{GuideSub|Camas}} |
+ | {{GuideLineE|Mill Ditch to Round Lake Hike|6.4|685|Walk along a working aqueduct to its source at Round Lake}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Lacamas Heritage Trail Hike|7.0|30|Flat hike along the west shore of Lacamas Lake}} | {{GuideLineE|Lacamas Heritage Trail Hike|7.0|30|Flat hike along the west shore of Lacamas Lake}} | ||
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{{GuideLineE|Round Lake Loop Hike|1.5|100|Walk around scenic Round Lake}} | {{GuideLineE|Round Lake Loop Hike|1.5|100|Walk around scenic Round Lake}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Lacamas Park Lily Field Hike|2.3|100|Camas and fawn lilies in season}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Woodburn Falls Hike|2.0|200|Short hike to an attractive waterfall in deep woods}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Lacamas Creek Hike|4.3|300|See two waterfalls and a lake without leaving town}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Washougal River Greenway Loop Hike|2.6|70|Loop around a section of the Washougal River using a new footbridge}} | {{GuideLineE|Washougal River Greenway Loop Hike|2.6|70|Loop around a section of the Washougal River using a new footbridge}} | ||
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{{GuideLineE|Columbia River Dike Hike|6.4|30|Walk above the Columbia to get views and observe wildlife}} | {{GuideLineE|Columbia River Dike Hike|6.4|30|Walk above the Columbia to get views and observe wildlife}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge Hike|2.8|0|Refuge hike with art and interpretive signs}} | {{GuideLineE|Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge Hike|2.8|0|Refuge hike with art and interpretive signs}} | ||
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{{GuideLineM|Three Corner Rock from Snag Creek Hike|11.4|2440|Take the PCT to Three Corner Rock, crossing Snag Creek and Rock Creek}} | {{GuideLineM|Three Corner Rock from Snag Creek Hike|11.4|2440|Take the PCT to Three Corner Rock, crossing Snag Creek and Rock Creek}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Three Corner Rock Hike|4.2|1200|Shorter hike using the PCT to get to Three Corner Rock}} | {{GuideLineM|Three Corner Rock Hike|4.2|1200|Shorter hike using the PCT to get to Three Corner Rock}} | ||
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{{GuideLineE|Middle Lewis River Falls Loop Hike|1.4|190|Easy loop viewing two small waterfalls and a major one}} | {{GuideLineE|Middle Lewis River Falls Loop Hike|1.4|190|Easy loop viewing two small waterfalls and a major one}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Wright Meadow Hike|9.6|2625|Hike up through old growth to an expansive meadow}} | {{GuideLineM|Wright Meadow Hike|9.6|2625|Hike up through old growth to an expansive meadow}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Quartz Creek Hike|9.2|2010|Trail with unbridged creek crossings through streamside old growth}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Kalama River Area}} | {{GuideSub|Kalama River Area}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Merrill Lake Loop Hike|0.9|145|Interpretive loop through old growth on the east shore of Merrill Lake}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Cinnamon Ridge Loop Hike|14.1|2950|Loop along river and ridge with old growth trees and then many viewpoints}} | {{GuideLineD|Cinnamon Ridge Loop Hike|14.1|2950|Loop along river and ridge with old growth trees and then many viewpoints}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Kalama River-Goat Marsh Lake Loop Hike|13.9|1435|Gently graded exploration of the Kalama River and two lakes}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Fossil Trail Loop Hike|12.4|3300|Loop into remote old growth using horse and ski trails; some unmaintained sections of trail}} | {{GuideLineD|Fossil Trail Loop Hike|12.4|3300|Loop into remote old growth using horse and ski trails; some unmaintained sections of trail}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Goat Marsh Lake Hike|1.5|80|Hike into noble fir old growth near marshy wetlands in a scientific research area}} | {{GuideLineE|Goat Marsh Lake Hike|1.5|80|Hike into noble fir old growth near marshy wetlands in a scientific research area}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineE|Blue | + | {{GuideLineE|Blue Horse Loop Hike|5.2|560|Gentle hike taking in a lake, old growth, lush meadows, and a large debris slide}} |
{{GuideLineM|Sheep Canyon Loop Hike|11.3|2535|Classic St. Helens loop taking in alpine meadows, debris flows, and old growth forest}} | {{GuideLineM|Sheep Canyon Loop Hike|11.3|2535|Classic St. Helens loop taking in alpine meadows, debris flows, and old growth forest}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Butte Camp Dome Loop Hike|14.3|3630|Bigger loop on the southwest flanks of Mt. St. Helens}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Mount Saint Helens via Butte Camp Hike|13.2|5305|Use the old southern ascent route to reach the high point on Mt. St. Helens}} | {{GuideLineD|Mount Saint Helens via Butte Camp Hike|13.2|5305|Use the old southern ascent route to reach the high point on Mt. St. Helens}} | ||
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{{GuideLineM|Coldwater Lake Loop Hike|11.8|1840|Hike along this new lake's north shore and then below the spine of the South Coldwater Ridge}} | {{GuideLineM|Coldwater Lake Loop Hike|11.8|1840|Hike along this new lake's north shore and then below the spine of the South Coldwater Ridge}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Hummocks Loop Hike|2.7|100|Interpretive loop through revegetating area "bombed" by the 5/18/80 eruption}} | {{GuideLineE|Hummocks Loop Hike|2.7|100|Interpretive loop through revegetating area "bombed" by the 5/18/80 eruption}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Coldwater Peak from South Coldwater Hike|14.0|3420|Beautiful hike through the blast zone to the top of a denuded peak}} | {{GuideLineD|Coldwater Peak from South Coldwater Hike|14.0|3420|Beautiful hike through the blast zone to the top of a denuded peak}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Johnston Ridge Hike|10.4|1830|Blast zone hike with two interpretive trails and views to the crater most of the way}} | {{GuideLineM|Johnston Ridge Hike|10.4|1830|Blast zone hike with two interpretive trails and views to the crater most of the way}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Harrys Ridge Hike|8.5|1830|Hike around the Devils Elbow and over The Spillover to an expansive viewpoint}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Coldwater Peak Hike|13.8|3360|Hike to the top of Coldwater Peak taking in stunning views in all directions}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideLineM|Mowich Butte from Trout Creek Hike|11.2|2625|Hike the PCT to Sedum Ridge and then take an old road to the top of Mowich Butte}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Bunker Hill Hike|5.8|1310|Take a flat stretch of the PCT to a vigorous climb up to a former lookout site}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Whistle Punk Trail Hike|1.5|100|Interpretive loop trail dedicated to the logging days of old}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Falls Creek Falls Loop Hike|6.2|1250|Forested hike to a thundering waterfall}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|McClellan Meadows Hike|6.8|815|Walk on gently sloping terrain to one of the largest meadows in the area}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Panther Creek}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Panther Creek Falls Hike|0.3|90|Short excursion to an intriguing and picturesque waterfall}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Big Huckleberry Mountain}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Grassy Knoll Hike|4.2|1280|Hike to a spectacular wildflower meadow with expansive views}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Big Huckleberry Mountain Hike|11.8|2935|Hike along a ridge of wildflower meadows to a former lookout site}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Trapper Creek Wilderness}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Dry Creek Hike|7.6|640|Discover massive old-growth trees as you follow Dry Creek in a quiet bottomland}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Trapper Creek Wilderness Loop Hike|14.5|3575|Loop around the wilderness that includes waterfalls, old growth, and a high viewpoint}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Soda Peaks Lake via Trapper Creek Hike|10.2|3110|Steep hike through old growth to a secluded cirque lake}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Observation Peak via Big Hollow Hike|10.4|2755|Hike up an old growth slope to a scenic viewpoint; extending to Sister Rocks is an option}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Sister Rocks Hike|3.9|750|Short hike to a rocky viewpoint over the Trapper Creek Wilderness}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Observation Peak Hike|5.6|1400|Hike into this tiny wilderness from the north side for spectacular views}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Observation Peak-Rim Trail Loop Hike|8.4|2680|Loop using primitive trails, sometimes hard to follow, in the Trapper Creek Wilderness}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Soda Peaks Lake West Hike|4.4|1270|Longer drive and higher trailhead, but much shorter hike to this quiet wilderness lake}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Eastern Indian Heaven Trailheads}} | {{GuideSub|Eastern Indian Heaven Trailheads}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Indian Racetrack via the PCT Hike|8.0|850|Gradual hike in woods and meadows to the Racetrack}} | {{GuideLineM|Indian Racetrack via the PCT Hike|8.0|850|Gradual hike in woods and meadows to the Racetrack}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Red Mountain Add-on Hike|1.6|705|Hike from the Indian Racetrack to a lookout atop a cinder cone}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Tombstone Lake via the PCT Hike|16.4|2280|Walk Indian Heaven's backbone to a secluded lake; optional return via the old CCT described}} | {{GuideLineD|Tombstone Lake via the PCT Hike|16.4|2280|Walk Indian Heaven's backbone to a secluded lake; optional return via the old CCT described}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Junction Lake Hike|5.0|725|Short hike to a popular lake in the center of Indian Heaven}} | {{GuideLineE|Junction Lake Hike|5.0|725|Short hike to a popular lake in the center of Indian Heaven}} | ||
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===Mount Adams=== | ===Mount Adams=== | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Klickitat River}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Klickitat Trail: Klickitat Mineral Springs Hike|5.2|50|Flat in and out hike along the Klickitat to mineral springs}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Klickitat Trail: Swale Canyon Hike|15.0|1010|One-way or in and out hikes through a remote valley at the southern end of the High Prairie plateau}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Klickitat Canyon Hike|6.8|100|Hike up an old logging road (formerly a railroad) in the Klickitat Canyon}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Trout Lake Creek Drainage}} | {{GuideSub|Trout Lake Creek Drainage}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Trout Lake Preserve Hike|2.1|300|Get great views of Mt. Adams as you walk above expansive wetlands}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Guler Ice Cave Hike|2.2|80|Walk to and crawl around an icy lava tube in early spring}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Natural Bridges Hike|1.8|80|Explore a collapsed lava tube with caves and two natural bridges}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Sleeping Beauty Hike|3.0|1430|Short, steep trail up a basalt knoll with expansive views}} | {{GuideLineM|Sleeping Beauty Hike|3.0|1430|Short, steep trail up a basalt knoll with expansive views}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Langfield Falls Hike|0.5|80|Take a short trail to a scenic waterfall; also visit the nearby peeled cedars}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Steamboat Mountain Hike|1.6|575|Hike a short, steep trail to a summit with far-ranging views}} | ||
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Revision as of 21:32, 26 September 2017
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Western Lowlands
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Vancouver Area | |||||
Vancouver Discovery Loop Hike | Easy | 4.4 | 130 | A loop hike which traces the history of Anglo-American discovery and settlement in the area | |
Waterfront Renaissance Trail Hike | Moderate | 10.3 | 50 | Walk along the Columbia from downtown Vancouver to Wintler Park passing numerous historic locations | |
Burnt Bridge Creek Hike | Easy | 8.1 | 180 | Easy, 8-mile paved greenway in a pretty valley; described in three sections | |
Ellen Davis Trail Hike | Easy | 5.2 | 420 | Wind up and around low hills in central Vancouver | |
Columbia Springs Hike | Easy | 3.1 | 165 | Explore a network of trails east and west of the Vancouver Fish Hatchery | |
Salmon Creek Hike | Moderate | 9.1 | 185 | Walk along the wetlands and up a forested stream at Salmon Creek | |
Cougar Trails Loop Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 230 | Loop down to Mill Creek at the WSU Vancouver Campus | |
Whipple Creek Loop Hike | Easy | 3.1 | 300 | Wind in and out of gullies in this 300-acre forest | |
Vancouver Lake-Frenchmans Bar Hike | Easy | 10.5 | 10 | Paved and gravel trails between Vancouver Lake and the Columbia River |
I-5 Corridor | |||||
Paradise Point Loop Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 240 | Swampy bottomland and forested slope hike on East Fork Lewis River | |
La Center Bottoms Hike | Easy | 2.2 | 10 | Hike along the East Fork Lewis River and extensive wetlands | |
Lake Sacajawea Loop Hike | Easy | 3.6 | 35 | Hike around a lake and arboretum in the center of Longview | |
Silver Lake-Seaquest Loop Hike | Easy | 4.5 | 530 | Take a short loop through a wetland and then hike lush woods at Seaquest State Park | |
Lewis and Clark State Park Loop Hike | Easy | 4.8 | 340 | Two loops through lush old-growth lowland forest | |
Mima Mounds Loop Hike | Easy | 3.2 | 30 | Short loops around the mysterious phenomenon of symmetrical mounds in a wildflower prairie | |
Millersylvania Loop Hike | Easy | 3.9 | 180 | State park loop along a lakeshore, through wetlands, and under towering old growth |
Ridgefield Area | |||||
Gee Creek Ridge Loop Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 185 | Walk along a forested path in Ridgefield that descends to Gee Creek | |
Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 40 | Easy stroll with waterfowl, deer, and wildflowers | |
Carty Lake Hike | Easy | 3.0 | 60 | Explore the west shore of Carty Lake in the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge | |
Kiwa Trail Loop Hike | Easy | 1.2 | 0 | Short seasonal birdwatching loop around sloughs and marshes |
Camas | |||||
Mill Ditch to Round Lake Hike | Easy | 6.4 | 685 | Walk along a working aqueduct to its source at Round Lake | |
Lacamas Heritage Trail Hike | Easy | 7.0 | 30 | Flat hike along the west shore of Lacamas Lake | |
Round Lake Loop Hike | Easy | 1.5 | 100 | Walk around scenic Round Lake | |
Lacamas Park Lily Field Hike | Easy | 2.3 | 100 | Camas and fawn lilies in season | |
Woodburn Falls Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 200 | Short hike to an attractive waterfall in deep woods | |
Lacamas Creek Hike | Easy | 4.3 | 300 | See two waterfalls and a lake without leaving town | |
Washougal River Greenway Loop Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 70 | Loop around a section of the Washougal River using a new footbridge |
Washougal | |||||
Columbia River Dike Hike | Easy | 6.4 | 30 | Walk above the Columbia to get views and observe wildlife | |
Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge Hike | Easy | 2.8 | 0 | Refuge hike with art and interpretive signs |
Yacolt Burn
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Tarbell Trail | |||||
Tarbell Trail to Hidden Falls Hike | Moderate | 10.4 | 1415 | Hike with some views of surrounding peaks to a secluded waterfall | |
Larch Mountain via Cold Creek Hike | Moderate | 11.6 | 2300 | Ascending hike through secondary forest to Larch Mountain's summit | |
Larch Mountain via Grouse Vista Hike | Moderate | 5.4 | 1205 | Hike to a sweeping viewpoint and then up to the top of Larch Mountain |
Silver Star Mountain | |||||
Silver Star Mountain Hike | Moderate | 5.6 | 1240 | Shortest climb to the summit of Silver Star using an old jeep track | |
Silver Star Mountain Loop Hike (via Ed's Trail) | Moderate | 5.7 | 1460 | Take Ed's Trail through a natural arch to Silver Star | |
Silver Star Mountain via Grouse Vista Hike | Moderate | 6.0 | 2010 | Most common route to Silver Star on a rubbly road track | |
Silver Star Mountain via Sturgeon Rock Loop Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 2440 | Loop to two summits with expansive views: Mt. Rainier to the Three Sisters! | |
Silver Star Mountain via Bluff Mountain Hike | Difficult | 12.4 | 1660 | Longer, ridgeline hike to the summit; bursting with wildflowers in early summer | |
Silver Star Mountain via Starway Trail Hike | Moderate | 9.8 | 2790 | Little-traveled trail up the east ridge of the Star Creek valley |
Rock Creek Area | |||||
Stebbins Creek to Three Corner Rock Hike | Difficult | 18.2 | 4490 | Take the Three Corner Rock Trail from the Washougal River to an expansive viewpoint | |
Sedum Ridge Loop Hike | Moderate | 12.4 | 3535 | Hike an unmaintained trail to an old lookout site and return via the PCT | |
Snag Creek Loop Hike | Difficult | 10.4 | 2310 | Obscure route, using an abandoned trail, a road, and then the PCT, to access views from Mowich Butte | |
Three Corner Rock from Snag Creek Hike | Moderate | 11.4 | 2440 | Take the PCT to Three Corner Rock, crossing Snag Creek and Rock Creek | |
Three Corner Rock Hike | Moderate | 4.2 | 1200 | Shorter hike using the PCT to get to Three Corner Rock |
Lewis River Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
East Fork Lewis River | |||||
Battle Ground Lake Loop Hike | Easy | 0.9 | 20 | Popular walk around the lake | |
Lewisville Park Loop Hike | Easy | 2.8 | 140 | Loop along the East Fork in Clark County's oldest park | |
Lucia Falls Loop Hike | Easy | 1.1 | 20 | Lazy walk to a small waterfall | |
Moulton Falls Hike | Easy | 5.9 | 260 | Hike up the East Fork to a gorge and a couple of waterfalls | |
Yacolt Falls Hike | Easy | 0.6 | 60 | Short hike to a beautiful waterfall | |
Bells Mountain Hike | Difficult | 15.6 | 3040 | Undulating hike through secondary forest and clearcuts and then along a quiet creek | |
Lookout and Little Lookout Mountains Hike | Difficult | 10.6 | 3050 | Hike along the East Fork and then up to outstanding viewpoints |
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Siouxon Creek Hike | Moderate | 8.2 | 1615 | Lovely creek and waterfall hike in lush forest | |
Horseshoe Ridge Loop Hike | Difficult | 12.1 | 3405 | Remote ridge loop to a stand of old growth, returning via Siouxon Creek | |
Huffman Peak Loop Hike | Difficult | 13.3 | 4205 | Use two deep fords to access a high ridge with several viewpoints | |
Siouxon Peak Loop Hike | Difficult | 17.1 | 4730 | Hike up to the high ridge above the Siouxon to get expansive views | |
Upper Siouxon Creek Loop Hike | Difficult | 11.9 | 3525 | Steep descent into an uncrowded and beautiful section of Siouxon Creek |
North Siouxon Creek Area | |||||
North Siouxon Creek Hike | Moderate | 10.4 | 1815 | Hike to Black Hole Falls on rugged North Siouxon Creek | |
Mount Mitchell Hike | Moderate | 5.0 | 2050 | View to a rocky summit with great mountain views |
Lewis River Valley | |||||
Curly Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 0.4 | 10 | Easiest of strolls to two waterfall viewpoints | |
Lewis River Traverse Hike | Moderate | 10.0 | 1260 | One-way hike through old-growth bottomlands and above a narrow gorge | |
Big Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 1.4 | 180 | Hike gently downhill to the top of Big Creek Falls | |
Spencer Butte via Cussed Hollow Loop Hike | Difficult | 14.1 | 3475 | Loop from the Lewis River up to Spencer Butte; descent via the obscure Bluff Trail | |
Lewis River Waterfall Hike | Moderate | 6.6 | 320 | Three wide, complicated waterfalls | |
Middle Lewis River Falls Loop Hike | Easy | 1.4 | 190 | Easy loop viewing two small waterfalls and a major one | |
Wright Meadow Hike | Moderate | 9.6 | 2625 | Hike up through old growth to an expansive meadow | |
Quartz Creek Hike | Moderate | 9.2 | 2010 | Trail with unbridged creek crossings through streamside old growth |
Mount St. Helens
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Kalama River Area | |||||
Merrill Lake Loop Hike | Easy | 0.9 | 145 | Interpretive loop through old growth on the east shore of Merrill Lake | |
Cinnamon Ridge Loop Hike | Difficult | 14.1 | 2950 | Loop along river and ridge with old growth trees and then many viewpoints | |
Kalama River-Goat Marsh Lake Loop Hike | Moderate | 13.9 | 1435 | Gently graded exploration of the Kalama River and two lakes | |
Fossil Trail Loop Hike | Difficult | 12.4 | 3300 | Loop into remote old growth using horse and ski trails; some unmaintained sections of trail | |
Goat Marsh Lake Hike | Easy | 1.5 | 80 | Hike into noble fir old growth near marshy wetlands in a scientific research area | |
Blue Horse Loop Hike | Easy | 5.2 | 560 | Gentle hike taking in a lake, old growth, lush meadows, and a large debris slide | |
Sheep Canyon Loop Hike | Moderate | 11.3 | 2535 | Classic St. Helens loop taking in alpine meadows, debris flows, and old growth forest | |
Butte Camp Dome Loop Hike | Difficult | 14.3 | 3630 | Bigger loop on the southwest flanks of Mt. St. Helens | |
Mount Saint Helens via Butte Camp Hike | Difficult | 13.2 | 5305 | Use the old southern ascent route to reach the high point on Mt. St. Helens |
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Trail of Two Forests Loop Hike | Easy | 0.3 | 30 | See and even crawl through tree molds from a 2,000 year-old lava flow | |
Ape Cave Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 180 | Exploring the Lower Cave is fun for all; the more difficult Upper Cave is a loop of 2.7 miles | |
Mount Saint Helens Hike | Difficult | 9.6 | 4665 | Steep hike to the crater rim of Mount St. Helens. | |
June Lake Hike | Easy | 2.5 | 400 | Short hike to a waterfall spilling into a small lake. | |
Pine Creek Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 90 | Stroll to a restored shelter with option for a short extension | |
Ape Canyon Hike | Moderate | 11.0 | 2485 | Magnificent hike up an old-growth ridge to the Plains of Abraham | |
Lava Canyon Loop Hike | Easy | 1.5 | 500 | Recently re-constructed loop trail with informative signboards about the dramatic geological events that formed the canyon. | |
Lava Canyon from Smith Creek Hike | Moderate | 6.5 | 1500 | Hike through a spectacular basalt canyon unearthed by the 1980 blast. |
Coldwater Area | |||||
Coldwater Lake Loop Hike | Moderate | 11.8 | 1840 | Hike along this new lake's north shore and then below the spine of the South Coldwater Ridge | |
Hummocks Loop Hike | Easy | 2.7 | 100 | Interpretive loop through revegetating area "bombed" by the 5/18/80 eruption | |
Coldwater Peak from South Coldwater Hike | Difficult | 14.0 | 3420 | Beautiful hike through the blast zone to the top of a denuded peak | |
Johnston Ridge Hike | Moderate | 10.4 | 1830 | Blast zone hike with two interpretive trails and views to the crater most of the way | |
Harrys Ridge Hike | Moderate | 8.5 | 1830 | Hike around the Devils Elbow and over The Spillover to an expansive viewpoint | |
Coldwater Peak Hike | Difficult | 13.8 | 3360 | Hike to the top of Coldwater Peak taking in stunning views in all directions |
Wind River Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Wind River Area | |||||
Mowich Butte from Trout Creek Hike | Moderate | 11.2 | 2625 | Hike the PCT to Sedum Ridge and then take an old road to the top of Mowich Butte | |
Bunker Hill Hike | Moderate | 5.8 | 1310 | Take a flat stretch of the PCT to a vigorous climb up to a former lookout site | |
Whistle Punk Trail Hike | Easy | 1.5 | 100 | Interpretive loop trail dedicated to the logging days of old | |
Falls Creek Falls Loop Hike | Moderate | 6.2 | 1250 | Forested hike to a thundering waterfall | |
McClellan Meadows Hike | Moderate | 6.8 | 815 | Walk on gently sloping terrain to one of the largest meadows in the area |
Panther Creek | |||||
Panther Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 0.3 | 90 | Short excursion to an intriguing and picturesque waterfall |
Big Huckleberry Mountain | |||||
Grassy Knoll Hike | Moderate | 4.2 | 1280 | Hike to a spectacular wildflower meadow with expansive views | |
Big Huckleberry Mountain Hike | Difficult | 11.8 | 2935 | Hike along a ridge of wildflower meadows to a former lookout site |
Trapper Creek Wilderness | |||||
Dry Creek Hike | Moderate | 7.6 | 640 | Discover massive old-growth trees as you follow Dry Creek in a quiet bottomland | |
Trapper Creek Wilderness Loop Hike | Difficult | 14.5 | 3575 | Loop around the wilderness that includes waterfalls, old growth, and a high viewpoint | |
Soda Peaks Lake via Trapper Creek Hike | Difficult | 10.2 | 3110 | Steep hike through old growth to a secluded cirque lake | |
Observation Peak via Big Hollow Hike | Moderate | 10.4 | 2755 | Hike up an old growth slope to a scenic viewpoint; extending to Sister Rocks is an option | |
Sister Rocks Hike | Easy | 3.9 | 750 | Short hike to a rocky viewpoint over the Trapper Creek Wilderness | |
Observation Peak Hike | Moderate | 5.6 | 1400 | Hike into this tiny wilderness from the north side for spectacular views | |
Observation Peak-Rim Trail Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.4 | 2680 | Loop using primitive trails, sometimes hard to follow, in the Trapper Creek Wilderness | |
Soda Peaks Lake West Hike | Moderate | 4.4 | 1270 | Longer drive and higher trailhead, but much shorter hike to this quiet wilderness lake |
Indian Heaven Wilderness
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Eastern Indian Heaven Trailheads | |||||
Indian Racetrack via the PCT Hike | Moderate | 8.0 | 850 | Gradual hike in woods and meadows to the Racetrack | |
Red Mountain Add-on Hike | Easy | 1.6 | 705 | Hike from the Indian Racetrack to a lookout atop a cinder cone | |
Tombstone Lake via the PCT Hike | Difficult | 16.4 | 2280 | Walk Indian Heaven's backbone to a secluded lake; optional return via the old CCT described | |
Junction Lake Hike | Easy | 5.0 | 725 | Short hike to a popular lake in the center of Indian Heaven | |
Lake Wapiki Hike | Moderate | 7.0 | 1625 | Gradually rising hike through huckleberries to a beautiful lake | |
Lemei Rock via Lemei Trail Hike | Moderate | 9.2 | 2285 | Hike to and consider scrambling up an ancient volcanic crag | |
Junction Lake from Cultus Creek Campground Hike | Moderate | 8.4 | 1310 | Hike deeper into the heart of Indian Heaven Wilderness | |
Cultus Lake from Cultus Creek Campground Hike | Moderate | 4.8 | 1010 | Hike into the heart of Indian Heaven Wilderness |
Western Indian Heaven Trailheads | |||||
Indian Racetrack Hike | Easy | 4.6 | 760 | Visit the site of an abandoned racetrack | |
Basin Lakes Loop Hike | Moderate | 9.1 | 1795 | Take an abandoned trail to a secluded collection of lakes (experienced hikers only) | |
Blue Lake Hike | Moderate | 6.6 | 700 | Stunning hike through meadows past a half dozen lakes | |
Acker Lake Loop Hike | Moderate | 10.1 | 860 | Use an abandoned route to make a loop taking in meadows and lakes | |
Chenamus Lake Hike | Easy | 4.1 | 485 | Visit two lakes and gather huckleberries in late summer! | |
Placid Lake Loop Hike | Moderate | 10.1 | 1460 | Take advantage of an abandoned trail to make a loop taking in lakes and meadows | |
Wood Lake via Sawtooth Mountain Hike | Moderate | 9.2 | 2190 | Get views from the rugged slopes of Sawtooth Mountain before dropping to a secluded lake |
White Salmon River Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Monte Cristo Range | |||||
Little Huckleberry Mountain Hike | Moderate | 5.0 | 1840 | Hike to an old lookout site above the Big Lava Bed with views of Cascade peaks | |
Monte Carlo-Monte Cristo Loop Hike | Difficult | 11.8 | 4070 | Loop hike on little-traveled trails to two summits in the Monte Cristo Range | |
Monte Carlo-Monte Cristo Hike | Moderate | 5.8 | 1940 | Two wildflower summits with views on the edge of the Gifford Pinchot |
Buck Creek Area | |||||
Buck Creek Falls Loop Hike | Easy | 2.8 | 1090 | Short springtime loop up a creek and along wildflower slopes | |
Nestor Peak Hike | Moderate | 8.0 | 2980 | Spring wildflower hike to a former lookout site with views | |
Penny Ridge to Monte Carlo Hike | Difficult | 15.2 | 3455 | Hike old road beds up a ridge for wildflowers and some views | |
Monte Carlo via Middle Fork Grove Hike | Moderate | 6.3 | 1860 | Hike through a remnant stand of old growth to a mile-long wildflower ridge |
Husum Area | |||||
Weldon Wagon Road Hike | Moderate | 5.2 | 1210 | Gradual hike on historic settler route across blooming slopes and into white oak woods | |
Rattlesnake Falls Hike | Easy | 2.5 | 525 | Easy walk to one scenic waterfall and then a scramble down to another | |
Willard Springs Loop Hike | Easy | 2.3 | 55 | Stroll through ponderosa pine woods and next to wetlands in a wildlife refuge |
Mount Adams
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Klickitat River | |||||
Klickitat Trail: Klickitat Mineral Springs Hike | Easy | 5.2 | 50 | Flat in and out hike along the Klickitat to mineral springs | |
Klickitat Trail: Swale Canyon Hike | Moderate | 15.0 | 1010 | One-way or in and out hikes through a remote valley at the southern end of the High Prairie plateau | |
Klickitat Canyon Hike | Easy | 6.8 | 100 | Hike up an old logging road (formerly a railroad) in the Klickitat Canyon |
Trout Lake Creek Drainage | |||||
Trout Lake Preserve Hike | Easy | 2.1 | 300 | Get great views of Mt. Adams as you walk above expansive wetlands | |
Guler Ice Cave Hike | Easy | 2.2 | 80 | Walk to and crawl around an icy lava tube in early spring | |
Natural Bridges Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 80 | Explore a collapsed lava tube with caves and two natural bridges | |
Sleeping Beauty Hike | Moderate | 3.0 | 1430 | Short, steep trail up a basalt knoll with expansive views | |
Langfield Falls Hike | Easy | 0.5 | 80 | Take a short trail to a scenic waterfall; also visit the nearby peeled cedars | |
Steamboat Mountain Hike | Easy | 1.6 | 575 | Hike a short, steep trail to a summit with far-ranging views |
West Mount Adams | |||||
Salt Creek Hike | Moderate | 8.4 | 730 | Little-hiked trail past beaver marshes to a debris flow and view of Mount Adams | |
Lookingglass Lake via Stagman Ridge Hike | Moderate | 10.8 | 2415 | Lollipop loop with wildflower meadows and views on the slopes of Mount Adams | |
Horseshoe Meadows-Lookingglass Lake Loop Hike | Moderate | 13.2 | 2000 | Alpine area on southwest side of Mount Adams. | |
Adams Glacier Meadows Hike | Moderate | 8.2 | 2250 | Premier alpine area on Mount Adams. Can be busy but there's a large enough area to disperse crowds. | |
Foggy Flat Hike | Difficult | 22.2 | 1550 | Less busy alpine area on Mount Adams. Continue an extra few miles to Devil's Garden. |
South Mount Adams | |||||
Lookingglass Lake via Shorthorn Trail Hike | Moderate | 11.8 | 2495 | Route across debris slide territory and through a burn to a secluded lake | |
Mount Adams Summit Hike | Difficult | 12.4 | 6740 | Hike up steep slopes to the summit of Washington's second highest peak | |
A.G. Aiken Lava Bed Loop Hike | Difficult | 14.7 | 3235 | Loop up around a relatively recent lava flow and descend into old growth |
Mt. Adams Recreation Area (Yakama Nation) | |||||
Bird Creek Meadows Loop Hike | Moderate | 6.2 | 1000 | Easy hike to subalpine meadows and a great viewpoint on southeast side of Mount Adams | |
Sunrise Camp Hike | Difficult | 10.8 | 3140 | Take a mountain climbers' trail to over 8,000 feet on Mt. Adams | |
Heart Lake Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 150 | Secluded lake near Hellroaring Meadows and Little Mt. Adams | |
Little Mount Adams Hike | Difficult | 6.9 | 2030 | Follow an abandoned trail to a spectacular cinder cone |
Goat Rocks Wilderness
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Goat Rocks Wilderness | |||||
Goat Rocks Traverse | Difficult | 25 | 6500 | See the spectacular Goat Rocks from one end to the other | |
Goat Lake Loop Hike | Difficult | 12.8 | 2590 | Loop hike to Goat Lake basin that makes a good overnight backpack | |
South Tieton Hike | Difficult | 17.6 | 1860 | Back side of Goat Rocks, nice alpine area far away from Portland and Seattle |
Mount Rainier Area
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Mount Rainier National Park | |||||
Spray Park Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 2610 | Hike to alpine meadows with expansive views via a spectacular waterfall | |
Tolmie Lookout via Eunice Lake Hike | Moderate | 6.6 | 1640 | Pleasant hike to a high lake and then a lookout with views | |
Burroughs Mountain Hike | Moderate | 6.2 | 1300 | Hike from Sunrise for expansive views of mountain and glacier |
See Southwest area hikes and destinations in our Southwest Washington index