Best Backpacking Trails in Washington

Browse 13 backpacking trails with 155 miles (249 km) to hike and explore in Washington. Use our trail maps, elevation charts, pictures, and get directions to the trailhead to plan your next hike!

Trails in Washington

Mount Adams Highline Trail - Crystal Lake to High Camp
33 Miles
53.1 km
Strenuous
One-Way

Mount Adams Highline Trail - Crystal Lake to High Camp

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Indian Heaven Lakes Loop via East Crater Trail
11.4 Miles
18.3 km
Moderate
Loop

Indian Heaven Lakes Loop via East Crater Trail

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Horseshoe Meadow-Lookingglass Lake via Stagman Ridge
11.5 Miles
18.5 km
Hard
Loop

Horseshoe Meadow-Lookingglass Lake via Stagman Ridge

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Shorthorn Trail to Shorthorn Butte (Point 6227)
6.9 Miles
11.1 km
Moderate
Out-and-Back

Shorthorn Trail to Shorthorn Butte (Point 6227)

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Quinault River Trail
20.3 Miles
32.7 km
Hard
Out-and-Back

Quinault River Trail

Olympic National Park, Washington
Dry Creek Trail
7.4 Miles
11.9 km
Easy
Out-and-Back

Dry Creek Trail

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Buck Creek-Wicky Creek Loop
8.8 Miles
14.2 km
Moderate
Loop

Buck Creek-Wicky Creek Loop

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Gotchen Creek Meadows
10.2 Miles
16.4 km
Hard
Out-and-Back

Gotchen Creek Meadows

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Blue Lake Horse Loop
7.3 Miles
11.7 km
Moderate
Loop

Blue Lake Horse Loop

Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington
Round the Mountain Trail via South Climb
10.1 Miles
16.3 km
Hard
Out-and-Back

Round the Mountain Trail via South Climb

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
12.6 Miles
20.3 km
Moderate
Out-and-Back

Laughingwater Creek to Three Lakes

Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington
Silver Star Mountain
7.6 Miles
12.2 km
Hard
Out-and-Back

Silver Star Mountain

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
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