State Guide

Explore Washington Outdoors

Washington offers 1973 trails, 206 parks, and 2300 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 455 easy, 585 moderate, 493 difficult, and 439 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 44449 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 The Wonderland Trail.