Pierce County, Washington
1,119 hiking & walking trails · 20parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 35 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Pierce County, Washington
Pierce County is home to 1,119 mapped hiking trails and 20 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 35 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Pierce County
Up to 220 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Pierce County
Click any city to see trails and parks within it.
11 more cities in this county.
Sample Parks in Pierce County
Sample Trails in Pierce County
Curated Guides for Pierce County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Pierce County, Washington?
Yes — we have 1,119 mapped hiking and walking trails in Pierce County, Washington, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Pierce County, Washington?
Carbon Trail near Carbonado is rated hard — the toughest classification among Pierce County, Washington's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Pierce County, Washington for families?
1 And 2 near Longmire is one of the best family picks in Pierce County, Washington — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Pierce County, Washington?
Each of the 1,119 trails in Pierce County, 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 Pierce County, Washington?
Pierce County, Washington has 20 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (2 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Pierce County, Washington?
Yes — 3 of Pierce County, Washington's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is White River Campground with 109 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Pierce County, Washington?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Washington for more options beyond Pierce County, Washington.
Hiking guides for Washington
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Pierce County.
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.