Hiking & Trails in Washington State

A review of the new "Day Hiking" series of Washington hiking guide books from The Mountaineers Books, with editions that cover the Snoqualmie Region, the South Cascades, and the Olympic Peninsula.

Hiking and walking trails are a great way to enjoy the amazing views of Lake Washington and Puget Sound. Here are my recommendations for places to hike in Seattle.

Here are my recommendations for guide books that cover hikes and hiking trails located in and around Seattle, Washington.

Take a photo tour and learn more about the trail along Pacific Coast cliffs at this most northwestern point in the continental United States.

Hiking without the load - this guide service offers custom designed, multi-day llama treks in the North Cascades National Park, the Northeastern Cascade Pasayten Wilderness, and the Olympic National Park.

Scheduled hikes, membership information, and trail maintenance information for this Eastside hiking organization.

Information about conditions, activities, and clubs related to the Pacific Crest Trail.

This excellent web site provides information on hikes in NW Oregon and SW Washington, including maps and a field guide. Hikes are organized into many helpful categories.

Learn about all the group trips and outdoor education that The Mountaineers offer.

Pictures and information about a selection of hikes in the state of Washington.

The Gorp.com web site provides hiking and trail information for the state of Washington.

The Washington Trail Associations on-line guide offers a hiking guide, magazine, trip reports, and volunteering info.