5 Magical Lighthouse Hikes In Washington You Must Experience

What's better than living in one of the best states in the country for hiking? Living in a coastal state with beautiful historic lighthouses, of course. These five amazing lighthouse hikes in Washington are easily some of the best hikes in Washington; it's not every day (or every place) that you get to hike to photogenic old historic buildings, but here we are. If you ever caught yourself wondering something like okay, are there any good hikes in Washington near me? you're in luck, because we totally have, too. Check out some of these amazing gems ASAP:

1. North Head Lighthouse Trail

Located near Ilwaco, this is a short and sweet loop that is great for all skill levels. The view of the lighthouse is well worth the effort. Check this article out to learn more about this historic old lighthouse.

2. Cape Disappointment Lighthouse Trail

Care to hike to the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast? The Cape Disappointment Lighthouse Trail is a 1.2-mile hike that leads to this beautiful lighthouse on the Long Beach Peninsula. Read more about this fascinating place in this article. Trust us, you won't be disappointed.

3. Point No Point Lighthouse and Park Trail

Located near Hansville on the Olympic Peninsula, this two-mile trail gives you a great glimpse into the past. Now on the National Historic Register, Point No Point was once referred to as Hahd-skus (long-nose) by local Native Americans because of its location. This trail is great for all skill levels.

4. Point Wilson Trail

Port Townsend's Fort Worden State Park is home to this beautiful 2.8-mile hike, which is great for all skill levels. The lighthouse sits on the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

5. Cattle Point

Located on San Juan Island near Friday Harbor, this short, scenic trek takes you to the Cattle Point Lighthouse, which dates back to 1935. This is more of a nature walk than a hike, but it's incredibly scenic. While you're here, you might as well check out Friday Harbor.

Washington is such a perfect place to hike. These are some of our best trails! Which ones are your favorites? Tell us about them in the comments!