The Northrup Canyon Trail Will Show You A Completely New Side Of Washington

Right outside of Electric, Washington is a trail that you probably haven't hiked before. It's called the Northrup Canyon Trail and will give you some fantastic views. The hike takes you right into a canyon where you'll be surrounded by rock on either side of the trail. The terrain is a little different from what you will typically find in Washington. Wear sturdy hiking boots because the ground is known for being rocky.

Northrup Canyon Trail gets lighter traffic as compared to other hikes in the state.

Take time to enjoy some lovely views and solitude as you make the trek.

This hike is about 6 miles in length and can be used for hiking and mountain biking. It is rated as moderate.

Lots of different kinds of trees live in the canyon including pine, willow and aspen trees.

You'll see inspiring views on this adventure.

It looks more like the Southwest than the Northwest in the canyon!

Along the trail, you'll come to an abandoned homestead.

It's in pretty good condition considering no one has lived there for years.

This is a view from inside the homestead.

Imagine waking up to this view every day!

You'll also come across a trail of rusty cans.

They kind of look like red rocks coming out of the ground.

Besides the lake at the halfway point, you'll see three ponds along the trail.

A lot of different animals live in the area, too.

You are in for some interesting findings along Northrup Canyon.

It's easy to see why this hike shows off a different side of the state!

This is one of the few trails in the state that will make you feel like you are somewhere else! Visit AllTrails here to learn more about the hike and others in the area.