Seattle trails

The McClellan Butte Trail offers a rewarding yet demanding hike through the dense forests of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The route includes steep switchbacks, occasional creek crossings, and sections of the historic John Wayne Trail. As you ascend, the forest opens up to stunning views of Mount…

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 3,888 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,010 ft

The West Tiger 3 Trail offers a scenic yet challenging hike through the lush, temperate forest of Tiger Mountain State Forest. As you ascend, you'll encounter a variety of landscapes, including wide, lazy switchbacks and densely vegetated areas filled with ferns and towering trees. The summit rewards hikers…

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,044 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,454 ft

Mount Si Trail, one of the most iconic hikes in the Pacific Northwest, offers hikers a steady ascent through dense forests and occasional open areas revealing breathtaking vistas. As you climb, you'll pass through old-growth sections, where towering trees and lush foliage set the stage for stunning views of…

Distance: 7.6 mi • Elevation gain: 3,340 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,914 ft

The West Tiger 3 Trail is a popular hiking route in the West Tiger Mountain Natural Resource Conservation Area, offering a moderate challenge with a consistent uphill climb through a forest of old-growth trees. The summit, while the lowest of the three West Tiger peaks, provides stunning panoramic views of the…

Distance: 5.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,942 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,454 ft

The Rattlesnake Ledge Trail offers a scenic and invigorating hike that begins at Rattlesnake Lake and ascends through lush forested areas. As you gain elevation, you'll be treated to expansive views of Rattlesnake Lake, the surrounding Cascade foothills, and, from the summit, panoramic vistas of the Southern…

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,480 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,995 ft

Hiking the Chirico Trail to Poo-Poo Point offers a delightful escape into nature, where the lush conifer forests gradually yield to breathtaking views. As you ascend, the trail's charm is accentuated by the steep stone steps, leading you through a landscape reminiscent of a classical painting, and culminating…

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,637 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,791 ft

Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 390 ft • Maximum elevation: 443 ft

Distance: 3.0 mi • Elevation gain: 364 ft • Maximum elevation: 446 ft

West Queen Anne Loop

Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 653 ft • Maximum elevation: 331 ft

Alki Bluffs trail run

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 371 ft • Maximum elevation: 299 ft

Distance: 29.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,335 ft • Maximum elevation: 180 ft

Distance: 13.2 mi • Elevation gain: 827 ft • Maximum elevation: 174 ft