You’ve probably heard that the best kind of exercise is the kind you’ll do consistently. But we believe the best kind of workout is the one that makes you forget you’re exercising entirely. And when you’re on these trails, you’ll be too focused on the beautiful views and the stunning scenery to realize you’re breaking a sweat.
- Rachel Lake, Cle Elum
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Jolene Gatto / alltrails.com This 7-mile hike gets challenging in parts, especially during the steep first couple of miles and the ending, which involves some careful stepping. But the alpine lake views make it all worth it.
- Crystal Lakes Trail, Mount Rainier National Park
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Mikhail Maryakhin / alltrails.com From wildflowers to waterfalls, not to mention glimpses of Mount Rainier, this 5.5 mile trail is perfect for anyone who hikes for the scenery (which is most of us).
- Sourdough Gap, Mount Rainier National Park
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Jessica Dobervich / alltrails.com Speaking of stunning Mount Rainier hikes, this 6.7 mile trail is located near Enumclaw, and it’s a real gem.
- Abercrombie Mountain, Colville
Sterling Felton / alltrails.com The Abercrombie Mountain is one of the most highly rated hikes in the Colville National Forest. At 7.4 miles in length, it’s not a quick walk, but it’s totally worth taking the time to explore it.
- Hurricane Hill, Port Angeles
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Randy-Jamie Collins / alltrails.com To hike this beautiful 3.2 mile trail, you’ll head about 1.5 miles past the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. The views here are spectacular, and the trail is usually completely free of snow from July through September.
- Poo Poo Point, Issaquah
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Gayle Stevens / alltrails.com This trail’s quirky name is a reference to the steam whistle sounds heard throughout the Tiger Mountains in the early days of logging. Popular among families and hang gliders, this is a great place to catch views of Mt. Rainier.
- Quartz Mountain Lookout Trail, Mount Spokane State Park
Travis Cook / alltrails.com Located near Mead, this 4.5 mile trail is full of beautiful wild flowers. The views from the top of Quartz Mountain are as spectacular as from the top of Mt. Spokane.
- Maple Pass Trail, North Cascades
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Mitch Campbell / alltrails.com North Cascades National Park is one of the prettiest places on the planet, and this 6.7 mile trail (located near Mazama) shows off some of the best parts.
- Hamilton Mountain Loop Trail , Stevenson
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Zach Silvey / alltrails.com From mountain views to waterfalls, you’ll see a little bit of everything on this 7-mile hike, which you’ll find at Beacon Rock State Park near Stevenson.
We’re so lucky to be surrounded by beautiful hiking trails in Washington. These hikes are all under 5 miles.
Jolene Gatto / alltrails.com
This 7-mile hike gets challenging in parts, especially during the steep first couple of miles and the ending, which involves some careful stepping. But the alpine lake views make it all worth it.
JT Royster / alltrails.com
Mikhail Maryakhin / alltrails.com
From wildflowers to waterfalls, not to mention glimpses of Mount Rainier, this 5.5 mile trail is perfect for anyone who hikes for the scenery (which is most of us).
Jessica Dobervich / alltrails.com
Speaking of stunning Mount Rainier hikes, this 6.7 mile trail is located near Enumclaw, and it’s a real gem.
Sterling Felton / alltrails.com
The Abercrombie Mountain is one of the most highly rated hikes in the Colville National Forest. At 7.4 miles in length, it’s not a quick walk, but it’s totally worth taking the time to explore it.
Darrin Turko / alltrails.com
Randy-Jamie Collins / alltrails.com
To hike this beautiful 3.2 mile trail, you’ll head about 1.5 miles past the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. The views here are spectacular, and the trail is usually completely free of snow from July through September.
Cleo Ray / alltrails.com
Gayle Stevens / alltrails.com
This trail’s quirky name is a reference to the steam whistle sounds heard throughout the Tiger Mountains in the early days of logging. Popular among families and hang gliders, this is a great place to catch views of Mt. Rainier.
Travis Cook / alltrails.com
Located near Mead, this 4.5 mile trail is full of beautiful wild flowers. The views from the top of Quartz Mountain are as spectacular as from the top of Mt. Spokane.
Max Wadsworth / alltrails.com
Mitch Campbell / alltrails.com
North Cascades National Park is one of the prettiest places on the planet, and this 6.7 mile trail (located near Mazama) shows off some of the best parts.
Jordan Uttech / alltrails.com
Zach Silvey / alltrails.com
From mountain views to waterfalls, you’ll see a little bit of everything on this 7-mile hike, which you’ll find at Beacon Rock State Park near Stevenson.
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