Hiking Washington . Contributions to WTA are tax deductible and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. Close by the Mount Baker region is another hiking gem.
A trusted car and confident driver are necessary to make the drive as the 76-mile climb averages a 12 grade. Hike an iconic section of the PCT north. Washington State has some of the most beautiful hikes in all of the United States and there are trails suitable for all levels.
Hiking Washingtons History is for hikers amateur historians newcomers unfamiliar with the states history and Northwest natives who know only part of that history.
The road opened August 8 1861 making it Americas oldest man-made attraction. From waterfalls that are positively sublime to forests that look like something out of a fairy tale the Evergreen State has some of the very best hiking in the entire country. Get Trail News Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events news gear reviews and more. Photo by trip reporter Wild Side.