Hiking 

BEST 10 TRAILS IN WASHINGTON

By An Trieu

December 17, 2021

Colchuck Lake

1

- Central Cascades, WA - Length: 8 mi. roundtrip  - Elevation Gain: 2,280 ft. - One of the two gateways to the Enchantments - Must-visit: Leavenworth

Blanca Lake

2

- Central Cascades, WA - Length: 7.5 mi. roundtrip - Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft. - Hard trail so come prepared  - Pack out your trash!

Lake Ingalls

3

- Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA - Length: 9 mi. roundtrip - Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft. - One of the best larch hikes to do in the fall

Rachel Lake

4

- Snoqualmie region, WA - Length: 8 mi. roundtrip - Elevation Gain: 1600 ft. - Hike further to Rampart Lakes, Lila Lakes, and Alta Peak

Hidden Lake Lookout

5

- North Cascades, WA - Length: 8 mi. roundtrip - Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft. - Hike early and try to make it to the lookout for 360 mountain view

Maple Pass 

6

- North Cascades, WA - Length: 7.4 mi. roundtrip - Elevation Gain: 2,191 ft. - One of the best larch and fall foliage hikes in WA

Mount Ellinor

7

- Olympic National Forest, WA - Length: 7 mi. roundtrip - Elevation Gain: 2500 ft. - Trail is a stair-master, pretty fun to do. Don't miss: view of Lake Cushman & Mt. Rainier

- Mt. Rainier National Park, WA - Length: 5.6 mi. roundtrip - Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft. - Trail starts at Sunrise Visitor Center. Don't feed wild animals

Mt. Fremont Fire Lookout

8

Pinnacle Peak

9

- Mt. Rainier National Park, WA - Length: 2.8 mi. roundtrip - Elevation Gain: 1,423 ft. - Intimate view of Mt. Rainier. Easy and short trail.

Winchester Mountain Trail

10

- Mt. Baker National Forest, WA - Length: 2.9 mi. roundtrip - Elevation Gain: 1,299 ft. - Off-road vehicle needed to access trailhead. Easy with rewarding views.