7 Glorious Waterfront Trails In Washington To Take On A Summer Day

At last, summer is here, and we're ready to soak up the sun here in Washington. And since a waterfront walk seems like a particularly perfect way to do that, we thought we'd highlight some of our more beautiful waterfront trails. Happy hiking!

1. Olympic Discovery Trail, Port Angeles

The Olympic Discovery Trail sits right on the beautiful Port Angeles waterfront. If you're heading to the Olympic Peninsula this summer, it's definitely worth stopping to check out.

2. Chelan Lakeshore Trail, Chelan

Lake Chelan is one of our most popular summer destination spots, and this trail offers some seriously stunning views. It's 17 miles long in its entirety, but even if you only hike a few miles of it, you'll enjoy some gorgeous lakeside exercise.

3. Waterfront Renaissance Trail, Vancouver

This is definitely more of a relaxing walk than a hike, but it's a walk worth taking. This 5-mile paved path connects Esther Short Park and Wintler Park in Vancouver with perfect views of Mount Hood.

4. The Quillayute Needles Second Beach Trail, La Push

You've got to love a trail that takes you right to the beach. The Quillayute Needles Second Beach Trail is a 4.5 mile hike near La Push, the majority of which is on a nice, sandy beach.

5. Winslow Pool, Cheney

If you want to spot some wildlife, head to the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in Cheney and enjoy this nice 1.6 mile loop. You'll definitely see some beautiful birds, and you may even spot some deer.

6. Langus River Front Trail, near Everett

Located just north of Everett, this is a nice, easy 4-mile walk that's almost entirely next to a peaceful river. And considering a lot of locals don't even know about it, you just might have the trail to yourself.

7. Damon Point State Park Trail

Damon Point is located on the Southwest Washington Coast near Ocean Shores. The 4-mile path takes you straight to the Pacific Ocean, where you'll enjoy a nice seaside stroll.

These are just a few of our beautiful waterfront trails, which you'll find all over the state. These short hikes all lead to a stunning waterfall.