State Guide

Explore Washington Outdoors

Washington offers 8470 trails, 345 parks, and 4728 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 3306 easy, 1493 moderate, 993 difficult, and 995 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 4,716 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: Washington to Arizona Backcounty Discovery Route Ride, Pacific Northwest Trail 03 Washington, and Pacific Northwest Trail.