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Top trails in Washington (5)

Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Strenuous
The Enchantments – Core

Permitted alpine basin many call the prettiest in the lower 48. 0 mi with about 4,500 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.

Distance:
18.0 mi
Gain:
4,500 ft
Type:
Point to Point
North Bend
Hard
Mt Si

Seattle's after-work training mountain. 0 mi with about 3,150 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
8.0 mi
Gain:
3,150 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Mount Rainier NP
Moderate
Skyline Trail – Paradise

Wildflower meadows under Rainier. 5 mi with about 1,700 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
5.5 mi
Gain:
1,700 ft
Type:
Loop
Olympic NP
Moderate
Hoh River Trail

Walk into a true temperate rainforest. 0 mi with about 500 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
18.0 mi
Gain:
500 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Henry M Jackson Wilderness
Hard
Blanca Lake

Glacier-fed turquoise lake — vivid. 0 mi with about 3,300 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
8.0 mi
Gain:
3,300 ft
Type:
Out & Back