This Incredible Trail Spans The Entire State of Washington
Attention, all Washingtonians with cabin fever (especially those with bikes or horses): If you haven’t heard, there is a 285-mile trail available to you that spans our entire beautiful state. It’s maintained by a group of caring volunteers, and it showcases our unique and diverse scenery.
If you’ve never heard of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, we’ll give you a few good reasons to add it to your spring or summer must-see list, even if you only hike a few miles of it.
The trail is named in honor of the John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders Association for their assistance in creating it.
But you can explore as much of it as you'd like on your own two feet.
This is the Snoqualmie Tunnel, which is perpetually cold and a little eerie (but also fun). It's typically closed from November until May 1.
The 110-mile long Western Washington section never requires a permit, but everything east of the Columbia River does. The helpful website, Friends of John Wayne Pioneer Trail, has all the permit information you'll need.
Bring water. Lots of water.
The John Wayne Pioneer Trail is truly incredible. It’s also very intimidating. If you need to ease your way into something like this, perhaps a hiking trail meant for mere mortals would be best.
