Hiking Trails & Parks in Washington
23,309 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 457 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Washington. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Washington
Washington has 23,309 mapped hiking trails and 457 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 58 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 58 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Washington
A spatially-sampled view of 364 trail and park locations across Washington’s counties.
Washington Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 58 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Washington
Parks & Campgrounds in Washington
Longest Trails in Washington
Curated Guides for Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Washington?
Yes — we have 23,309 mapped hiking and walking trails in Washington, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Washington?
Capitol Peak near Tumwater is rated expert — the toughest classification among Washington's mapped trails.
What hiking trail in Washington has the most elevation gain?
Upper Gray Wolf River Trail near Carlsborg has the most mapped elevation gain in Washington at 4,150 ft. (Elevation gain, not summit altitude — OSM doesn't tag peak elevation.)
What is the best hiking trail in Washington for families?
Portage Route Trail near Umatilla is one of the best family picks in Washington — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Washington?
Each of the 23,309 trails in Washington has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Washington?
Washington has 457 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (66 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Washington?
Yes — 73 of Washington's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is KACHESS with 149 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Washington
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Washington, Ranked
Washington's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichWashington's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Washington trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Washington
Ten gentle, well-marked Washington trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Washington
Washington's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Washington
Federal parks and recreation areas in Washington ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Washington: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Washington's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.