The Pacific Northwest is a great place to hike. The Cascades, the Olympics, and the Issaquah Alps right in our backyard give you endless options. The Washington Trails Association is the best resource for conditions, directions, and trip reports — and worth supporting if you spend time on the trails.
Some Trails Near Seattle
- Talapus Lake — alpine lake off I-90, good early-season hike
- Comet Falls, Mt. Rainier — steep but spectacular; continue up to Van Trump Park for wildflowers and mountain goats
- Tiger Mountain — close-in Eastside hike with views of Lake Sammamish and Seattle
- Rattlesnake Ledge — short and steep with rewarding views of the Cedar River watershed
- Green Mountain, near Glacier Peak — summit views dominated by Glacier Peak; good chance of seeing marmots
- Fish Lake — ridgeline hike in the Teanaway country
- Dungeness Spit — flat beach walk to a lighthouse on the Olympic Peninsula; watch for seals
- Wallace Falls — easy drive from Seattle, beautiful falls at the end
- Tonga Ridge — drive does the climbing; hike a meadow ridgeline full of huckleberries in late summer
- Snoqualmie Falls — short and family-friendly; a good excuse to stop at the Salish Lodge