Closest Hiking Trails Near Seattle, Washington, United States

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1. Iron Horse State Park (29.5 miles)

Old rail trail over the Cascades

North Bend, Washington, United States

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110.0 miles

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2. Mount Walker Trail (29.6 miles)

Hike to the summit

Quilcene, Washington, United States

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5.0 miles

2005 ft

3. Mount Pilchuck Lookout Trail (40.1 miles)

This trail travels along the edge of an old clearcut and continues on through exposed rocky areas eventually ending at the lookout. Beautiful views can be seen from here of Puget Sound, lowlands, San Juan Islands.

Granite Falls, Washington, United States

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6.0 miles

2224 ft

4. Upper Big Creek Loop Trail (41.7 miles)

This trail passes through mature second growth and affords the hiker an excellent walk in the forest

Hoodsport, Washington, United States

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4.3 miles

990 ft

5. Mount Ellinor Trail (42.6 miles)

Hike to the summit for expansive views

Hoodsport, Washington, United States

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6.2 miles

3344 ft

6. Source Lake Overlook (43.4 miles)

This trail traverses steadily up a valley through forests and avalanche chutes, arriving at a spectacular vista of Source Lake and the surrounding peaks.

Riverbend, Washington, United States

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6.0 miles

1000 ft

7. Mount Rose Trail (44.2 miles)

Old growth forest, with tantalizing glimpses of Lake Cushman. Open views from the summit and upper portion of the ridge route.

Hoodsport, Washington, United States

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6.4 miles

3500 ft

8. Clearwest Peak Trail (48.5 miles)

Wonderful view of Mt. Rainier and surrounding area, including the West Fork White River Valley and floodplains.

Enumclaw, Washington, United States

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1.6 miles

915 ft

9. Mount Dickerman Trail (49.9 miles)

This trail ends at the summit of Dickerman Mountain ending at the 5723 foot summit. Views are spectacular in all directions. Blueberry patches, wildflowers, blazing fall colors.

Granite Falls, Washington, United States

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8.6 miles

3723 ft

10. Evergreen Mountain Lookout (51.2 miles)

From the lookout, views on a clear day include Glacier Peak, Mt. Rainier, and a 360 degree vista of surrounding peaks.

Skykomish, Washington, United States

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3.0 miles

1300 ft

11. Mount Pugh Trail (56.9 miles)

The trail travels through deep forest before reaching 3.5-acre Lake Metan. The trail continues on reaches timberline at Stujack Pass. Excellent views can be found from here.

Darrington, Washington, United States

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7.0 miles

3100 ft

12. Red Mountain Trail (57.7 miles)

This seldom used trail leads through an old growth forest with magnificent large trees to the site of an old fire lookout. Views are spectacular.

Darrington, Washington, United States

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1.8 miles

700 ft

13. Pacific Crest Trail - Chinook Pass (63.4 miles)

Access to the Pacific Crest Trail

Tacoma, Washington, United States

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2650.0 miles

n/a

14. Green Mountain Trail (67.9 miles)

The trail climbs upward through old growth timber before breaking out into some of the prettiest meadows on the district. The trail passes 2 small lakes and eventually ends at the Green Mountain Lookout. Views are spectacular.

Darrington, Washington, United States

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8.0 miles

3000 ft

15. Boundary Trail: Hummocks Trail to Johnston Ridge Observatory (91.1 miles)

Offers views of the debris-filled North Fork Toutle River valley and Mount St. Helens

Kid Valley, Washington, United States

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9.2 miles

1700 ft

16. Meta Lake Trail (91.4 miles)

Walk a paved interpretive trail and discover how life survived

Randle, Washington, United States

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0.6 miles

20 ft