State Guide

Explore Washington Outdoors

Washington offers 2795 trails, 197 parks, and 4714 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 623 easy, 741 moderate, 634 difficult, and 584 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 1,473 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 217864 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, and Olympic National Park. Among the trails hikers return to: Pacific Northwest Trail, Olympic Discovery Trail, and Columbia Plateau State Park Trail.