Good news: Spring is (finally) approaching. And while the majority of our hiking trails are open year-round, there are a few that are especially magical in April and May. These are some of the best spring hikes in Washington.
- Hamilton Mountain Loop Trail
Travis Moore / alltrails.com Located near Stevenson in the beautiful Columbia Gorge, this 7.5-mile loop is a real workout. It also has everything you want in a good trail: Easy access to parking, two waterfalls, amazing views and beautiful wildflowers.
- Coyote Wall Loop Trail
Sándor Lau / alltrails.com Warning: This trail is not for beginners. But the 7-mile loop is incredibly gorgeous in the springtime, and if you’re an experienced hiker, it’s well worth it. The trail is located near White Salmon – you’ll see the signs from Highway 14.
- Mailbox Peak
Kevin Shen / alltrails.com Mailbox Peak, another trail best for more experienced hikers, is located near North Bend. If you manage to make the 4,200-foot ascent to the Mailbox, you can sign the registry, which is worth the tiring journey uphill.
- Summit Lake Trail
Santa Cruz / alltrails.com You’ll find the Summit Lake Trail nestled in a small basin just north of Mount Rainier National Park in the Clearwater Wilderness. When the snow melts, the 6 mile trek gets easier - and, of course, the views are unreal.
- Wallace Falls Trail
Levi Ram / alltrails.com Located near Gold Bar, this 4.6-mile trail leads to a beautiful waterfall. Really, what more can you ask for?
- Chelan Lakeshore Trail
Beth Merrick / alltrails.com If you need to get into shape quickly, this 12-mile trail is a good place to start. It’s not exceptionally difficult, just lengthy – but the views of Lake Chelan are stunning.
- Riverside State Park Loop
Bryce Landau / alltrails.com Spokane’s best known trail really comes alive in the spring. The Riverside State Park Loop is an easy 3.7-mile journey over the river and through the woods.
- Oyster Dome Trail
Brooke Picillo / alltrails.com The 5.3-mile Oyster Dome Trail offers jaw-dropping views of Samish Bay, the San Juan Islands and the Skagit River Flats, so it’s a perfect hike for a sunny spring day.
Spring is a great time to get outside and enjoy some of Washington’s finest trails. If you have to start slowly, check out these easy hikes that are great for beginners.
Travis Moore / alltrails.com
Located near Stevenson in the beautiful Columbia Gorge, this 7.5-mile loop is a real workout. It also has everything you want in a good trail: Easy access to parking, two waterfalls, amazing views and beautiful wildflowers.
Sándor Lau / alltrails.com
Warning: This trail is not for beginners. But the 7-mile loop is incredibly gorgeous in the springtime, and if you’re an experienced hiker, it’s well worth it. The trail is located near White Salmon – you’ll see the signs from Highway 14.
Kevin Shen / alltrails.com
Mailbox Peak, another trail best for more experienced hikers, is located near North Bend. If you manage to make the 4,200-foot ascent to the Mailbox, you can sign the registry, which is worth the tiring journey uphill.
Santa Cruz / alltrails.com
You’ll find the Summit Lake Trail nestled in a small basin just north of Mount Rainier National Park in the Clearwater Wilderness. When the snow melts, the 6 mile trek gets easier - and, of course, the views are unreal.
Levi Ram / alltrails.com
Located near Gold Bar, this 4.6-mile trail leads to a beautiful waterfall. Really, what more can you ask for?
Beth Merrick / alltrails.com
If you need to get into shape quickly, this 12-mile trail is a good place to start. It’s not exceptionally difficult, just lengthy – but the views of Lake Chelan are stunning.
Bryce Landau / alltrails.com
Spokane’s best known trail really comes alive in the spring. The Riverside State Park Loop is an easy 3.7-mile journey over the river and through the woods.
Brooke Picillo / alltrails.com
The 5.3-mile Oyster Dome Trail offers jaw-dropping views of Samish Bay, the San Juan Islands and the Skagit River Flats, so it’s a perfect hike for a sunny spring day.
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