Posted in Washington
August 13, 2017
If There Are Only 5 Hikes You Ever Do In Washington, Make Them These
Washington and beautiful hikes go together like peanut butter and jelly. Peas and carrots. Avocado and toast. You get the idea. If you’ve lived here for more than a year and you’ve never gone hiking, it’s time to change that.
We’re not claiming that these are the best hikes in the entire state – that’s up to each individual to decide. But if you only do 5 hikes in the Evergreen State in your entire life, these trails are beautiful and easily accessible.
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The Lake 22 Trail is located near Granite Falls on the beautiful Mountain Loop Highway. It's a 6.7-mile loop, but the scenery is incredible. Learn more about the Lake 22 Trail here.
This picturesque 2-mile trail is located near Snoqualmie Pass. It's a great hike for all skill levels, and it comes with a beautiful reward. Learn more about this unforgettable hike here.
This hike makes the top 5 list simply because anyone can do it (it's only a mile in length) and it's a beautiful, serene nature walk.
Eastern Washington has plenty of incredible hiking trails with unique scenery. The Quartzite Mountain trail is a 3-mile hike located near Chewelah and takes you through beautiful wildflower meadows and forests.
This popular hike in Mount Rainier National Park provides a range of alpine experiences in a short loop. At 3.4 miles in length, it's a simple day hike that features some of the most stunning scenery in the entire state. That's why it made our list of magnificent trails.
You don’t have to be an experienced outdoor enthusiast to hike in this beautiful state. Check out these trails that any mere mortal can do.
