all hikes

15 Mile Creek - Tiger Mountain

Forgo the peaks and explore some of wilder areas of Tiger Mountain State Forest on this 10 mile round-trip trek to 15 Mile Creek.

Bandera Mountain

Follow the grueling route 4 miles up the side of Bandera Mountain to the 5240ft summit to enjoy a stunning panorama of nearby peaks and mountains.

Bessemer Mountain

Discover waterfalls and unique views along the secluded trails up Bessemer Mountain.

Commonwealth Basin - Red Mountain Pass

Explore the depths of Commonwealth Basis and the heights of Red Mountain on this 7-mile trek situated in Snoqualmie Pass.

East Tiger Mountain

Explore tallest peak in the Tiger Mountain State Forest on this easily accessible 4 mile hike.

Fuller Mountain

Take a walk through the woods on this tour of the Snoqualmie Forest near North Bend's Mt. Si. Access lakes and enjoy a view of Mt. Si's Moon Wall from the top of Fuller Mountain.

Granite Mountain

Granite Mountain is the classic Snoqualmie Pass summit hike. Popular for it's plentiful and rewarding views, this trail switchbacks up the mountainside to an active fire lookout.

Guye Peak - Cave Ridge Trail

Take this short, little-known scramble up to the top of Guye Peak in the Alpental Ski Area.

Hall Point - Change Creek Trail

Follow this fledgling trail under Deception Crags to find great views of the Snoqualmie Valley from Hall Point. Continue on to the summit of Mt. Washington.

Kendall Peak & Katwalk

Follow this hike up to the top of Kendall Peak for magnificent views of the surrounding landscape before continuing on to the popular Katwalk.

Kendall Peak Lakes

Explore the Kendall Peak Lakes on the short hike.

Lodge and Beaver Lakes

Enjoy this gentle hike as it crosses snow-free ski areas and winds through aged forests on its way to historic Lodge Lake.

Margaret Lake

Take this 5-mile jaunt out to Margaret Lake, nestled quietly beneath Margaret Mountain.

McClellan Butte

Take this 5-mile route to the top of McClellan's rocky spire for 360-degree views of the surrounding Cascades.

McClellan Butte

Take this 5-mile route to the top of McClellan's rocky spire for 360-degree views of the surrounding Cascades.

Melakwa Lake

This popular trail follows Denny Creek 4.5 miles past waterfalls, under rocky crags, and through talus fields to a pristine alpine lake.

Mt. Catherine

Take a short hike up to the summit of Mt. Catherine to survey Keechelus Lake below.

Mt. Defiance - Mason Lake

Take this 10-mile trek up to Mt. Defiance, enjoying long views, access to a number of lakes, and lush alpine meadows.

Mt. St. Helens - Worm Flows Route (Winter Route)

This Mt. St. Helens summit route will take you past waterfalls and through lava flows to edge of the smoldering crater.

Mt. Teneriffe - Kamikaze Trail

Enjoy monster views and hidden waterfalls on this 3-mile scramble route up Mt. Teneriffe.

Poo Poo Point

Enjoy a short two-mile jaunt up Tiger Mountain to paragliding fields and enormous views.

Rachel Lake - Alta Mountain

Pack for a quick overnight in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and discover hidden alpine lakes and the stunning panorama of peaks that is the Central Cascades.

Silver Peak Loop

Explore Silver Peak and Twin Lake on this challenging 9-mile loop.

Snow Lake & Source Lake Overlook

Take this hike to stunning Snow Lake, one of the most popular and easily accessible lakes within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. This 8.5-mile out and back includes a side trip to Source Lake.

Squak Mountain - East Ridge to Phil's Creek

Stegosaurus Butte

Go off the beaten path to witness the forging of this new trail and get your first taste of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Recreation Area.

Talapus and Olallie Lakes

This short hike is a great introduction to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, see two of the most popular of the 700 lakes in the region; Talapus and Olallie Lakes.

Wallace Falls Loop

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