Washington Hiking
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Home Page
Washington's many state parks offer every sort of outdoor recreation, from traditional camping, hiking, cross-country skiing and boating to windsurfing and rockclimbing. They also protect and preserve important places from our past. There's no end to what you'll discover – prehistoric rock paintings, weathered pioneer homesteads, a string of coastal forts from the turn of the 20th century – in Washington state parks. ... [Read More]
Washington State Parks Activities
You’ll find nearly 700 miles of trails in Washington state parks, from short interpretive nature walks to challenging long-distance treks. Deception Pass alone has 38 miles of trails that wander through forests and sand dunes, along rocky saltwater headlands and beside clear freshwater lakes. Climb up Scarborough Hill behind historic Fort Columbia for views across the Columbia River to Oregon and beyond. Spend an afternoon hiking in the timbered Cascade foothills to thundering, plummeting, 265-foot Wallace Falls. And don’t miss the gorgeous wildflowers that bloom throughout spring and summer on the Puffer Butte trails at Fields Spring. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
Thousands of miles of trails that are as diverse as the land itself criss-cross America’s recreational areas. Hiking trails range from steep technical climbs over rocks and iron ladders, to relatively flat lakeshore paths blanketed in pine needles. Hiking is an easy, low cost way to discover the great outdoors, and there are hiking opportunities for almost anyone at any age and ability level. ... hiking or walking, walking for pleasure, day hiking, running or jogging ... [Read More]
Washington State Parks Environmental Learning Centers
Activities: hiking on nine miles of trails; fishing on Little Klickitat River; volleyball and softball fields; Goldendale Observatory located 13 miles south of ELC, Maryhill Museum and Stonehenge replica located 25 miles south of ELC. ... Activities: hiking or bicycling on 15 miles of trails; fishing; boating (rentals available in park); golf and miniature golf; interpretive center at site of Dry Falls. ... [Read More]
USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO)
-- Information and Maps to the Cascade Range - Travel and Hiking Information - Links to other Agencies - National Parks, Volcanic Monuments, and National Forests - Tourism and Lodging - America's Volcanic Past - Armchair Tours of the Cascade Volcanoes - Climb A Volcano, etc. ... [Read More]
WSDOT - Finding Good Walks and Hikes
Washington has some of the most scenic and pristine vistas, hiking trails and outdoor recreational opportunities in the country. On this page you’ll find information on our state parks, trails, hiking and outdoor recreation organizations, and tourism related information. ... [Read More]
North Cascades National Park: Hiking
Hiking the North Cascades, Erik Molvar, Falcon Press. ... http://www.nps.gov/noca/hiking.htm ... Hiking ... [Read More]
Fort Washington Park (National Park Service)
The 341 acre park offers an assortment of recreational opportunities. Picnic areas can be reserved for group activities and fishermen try their luck along the shore. There are also hiking and biking trails and a playground for children. It is not unusual to see eagles circling the river or deer feeding in the park during morning and evening twilight. You can always discover something interesting at Fort Washington Park. ... [Read More]
Wilderness Camping at Mount Rainier
Day Hiking ... For more information on day hiking, see Family Day Trips and Nature Trails . ... Day hikers are advised to keep hiking plans flexible because some trailhead parking lots may be full, and overflow parking is not permitted, in order to avoid impeding traffic and to provide a less crowded, higher quality experience for hikers. Alternative trailheads may have space available. ... [Read More]
Mount Rainier National Park (National Park Service)
Whether hiking on its flanks, climbing its summit, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing on its slopes, camping along its glacier-fed rivers, photographing wildflower displays in subalpine meadows, or just admiring the view, nearly two million people come to enjoy the grandeur and beauty of Mount Rainier each year. ... [Read More]
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