Hiking Trails & Parks in Washington
23,332 mapped trails and 462 parks across Washington. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Washington
Washington has 23,332 mapped hiking trails and 462 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 58 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 58 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Washington
A spatially-sampled view of 364 trail and park locations across Washington’s counties.
Washington Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 58 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Washington
Parks & Campgrounds in Washington
Longest Trails in Washington
Hiking guides & rankings for Washington
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Washington, Ranked
Washington's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichWashington's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Washington trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Washington
Ten gentle, well-marked Washington trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Washington
Washington's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Washington
Federal parks and recreation areas in Washington ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Washington: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Washington's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.