15.6 TMT miles 2360 feet elevation gain (Plus an additional .8 miles and 430 feet climbing the Middle Tiger Summit) I love hiking long trails. What...
Hiking in Washington
Considering a hike through the rugged wilderness of Mount Rainier? Or how about a stroll along the rocky coastline in Olympic National Park? Get inspired to go hiking in Washington state with this collection of hiking guides and articles.
Browse through the articles below or skip to one of the following sections:
- Hikes in Central & Eastern Washington
- Hikes in the Issaquah Alps
- Hikes in Mt. Baker
- Hikes in Mt. Rainier and the Wonderland Trail
- Hikes in the North Bend area
- Hikes in the North Cascades
- Hikes in the Olympic Peninsula
- Hikes in the Puget Sound & Islands area
- Hikes in Snoqualmie Pass
- Hikes in Stevens Pass
Exploring Cougar Mountain in the Issaquah Alps
6.4 Miles 1095 feet elevation gain During our recent heat wave, I decided to hit the trails early for another midweek hike. This time I headed to...
Meandering the Trails at Warren G. Magnuson Park
4 miles I spent a pleasant afternoon this past Sunday wandering the trails at Magnuson Park. I started out the day at the children’s play area...
Margaret’s Way Trail to Debbie’s View on Squak Mountain
Margaret's Way Trail to Debbie's View is a pleasant 6.8-mile ramble through the forest on Squak Mountain. Located between Cougar and Tiger Mountains...
When the Going Gets Steep: Scrambling Up Little Bandera Mountain
7 miles 2850 feet elevation gain While researching new trails that are within reasonable driving distance, I came across Bandera Mountain. I...
Exploring the Wild and Beautiful Snoqualmie River: Pratt River Connector Trail
5 Miles 200 feet elevation gain On Saturday, Daniel and I decided to explore the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River area. We were looking for a relatively...
Washington’s Beautiful but Deadly Official Waterfall: The Palouse Falls
On our way home from visiting family in Eastern Washington this past weekend, Daniel and I decided to visit Palouse Falls. Designated as Washington...
Kamiak Butte Hike: 3.5-Mile Loop Trail with Fabulous Views
Kamiak Butte Hike Distance: 3.5 miles Kamiak Butte Hike Elevation Gain: 650 feet With an elevation of 3641 feet, Kamiak Butte is a forested island...
Sunset in the Desert: Backpacking Ancient Lakes in the Columbia Basin
4.6 miles roundtrip 222 feet elevation gain Over Memorial Day weekend, I headed east of the mountains with my sweetie, Daniel. We planned to visit...
Poo Poo Point Trail: How to Hike the High School and Chirico Trails
Poo Poo Point is a beloved hiking destination for Seattle residents. Located on the west side of Tiger Mountain only 30 minutes from the city, the...
Hi, I'm Unicorn!
I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!