Hiking trails in Washington
35 trails across 4 state parks, national forests, and recreation areas — filtered by difficulty.
Hiking trails in Washington span every kind of public land the state has to offer — state parks, national forests, recreation areas, county preserves, and a few NPS units. Trail Compass currently lists 35 trails across 4 parks in Washington, organised by difficulty so you can land on the right route in a few clicks.
Browse by difficulty using the four filter cards directly below, or scroll to the full state trail table. Easy and moderate routes dominate near the population centers; hard and expert routes cluster in the higher, more remote corners of the Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest and Cascade volcanic belt.
Best hiking season across Washington is generally mid-July through early October for high country; lower forest trails are hikeable nearly year-round in mild rain gear. Shorter walks at lower elevations stay accessible longer than alpine routes — if you are hiking in a shoulder month, lean toward state-park trails near urban centers and save the high country for peak season.
Expect to share the trail with Roosevelt elk, black-tailed deer, Steller's jays, pileated woodpeckers, and salmon spawning in the autumn streams. Carry bear spray where signage advises it, store food properly, and remember that the wildlife was here first.
Pick a difficulty tier from the filter cards below, or jump straight to a specific park.