Gold Bar, Washington
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Gold Bar
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Skykomish, Washington
Hike to Foss River and Lakes
4.04.2 mi / 2400 ft gainChoose from Trout Lake (1.6 miles each way with 500 feet of elevation gain), Copper Lake (4.2 miles each way with 2400 feet of elevation gain), or Big Heart Lake at 7.3 miles each way, with 3300 feet elevation gain). There are plenty of camp sites if you decide to go overnight at any of the lakes...Read more -
Darrington, Washington
Climb Sloan Peak via the Corkscrew Route
5.014 mi / 6035 ft gainYou'll start the approach to this climb at the Sloan Peak trailhead at 1800ft elevation. Moving south along the trail, you'll begin with a traverse through some marshlands and several water crossings along the Sauk River and its tributaries for the first mile and before gaining any elevation. It ...Read more -
Snoqualmie, Washington
Rattlesnake Mountain Trail
4.010.54 mi / 2664 ft gainThe Rattlesnake Mountain Trail is often associated with Rattlesnake Ledge, one of the busiest hiking destinations around. But most people don't know that you can continue on from Rattlesnake Ledge another 10 miles to Snoqualmie Point Park. Using the Snoqualmie Point Trailhead, this hike is a wo...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Mt. Si
4.67.91 mi / 3241 ft gainMount Si is probably one of the most well trekked hikes around the Seattle area, but one that any hiker-new to the game or an old pro-should experience as least once. I usually use it as a starter hike to kick start the season and highly recommend you get an early start on this one as the further...Read more -
King County, Washington
Teneriffe Falls (Kamikaze Falls)
4.55.64 mi / 1732 ft gainThe lesser known Mt Si Rd trail starts off as a relatively flat road. This continues for two miles until you reach the Teneriffe Falls sign. Upon turning right at this junction, the terrain takes a shift and the incline steepens. This is where most of the elevation is gained. The rest of the way...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Little Si
3.64.01 mi / 1250 ft gainLittle Si, neighbor to the bigger Mount Si is a decent hike for beginners and families with younger children. It is 4.7 miles round trip (including Boulder Garden Loop - 1.5 miles) gaining 1300ft in elevation - Discover Pass required. This trail is very popular, so if you want seclusion avoid thi...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Goldmyer Hot Springs
4.110.48 mi / 817 ft gainGoldmyer Hot Springs is a beautiful little gem nestled within the wilderness of the stunning Cascade Mountains. This hot springs complex is situated on the old remains of a mining town, and delivers steadily flowing water to a set of tiered pools along the mountainside. The “cave” pool at the top...Read more -
Issaquah, Washington
West Tiger #3 (Cable Line Trail)
4.76 mi / 2051 ft gainIf you're looking for something with low-grade steepness, you're not going to find it here. Gaining over 2,000' in under 2 miles to the summit, this isn't for the faint of heart. The trail exists because of a buried cable, which has since been exposed and which you can see near the top of the t...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Drive Along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
5.0Some days you don't need to tackle a grueling summit or long mileage loop, just getting outside the city is enough. Driving forest roads is always an adventure and pays its dividend in seclusion, viewpoints, and peacefulness. The Middle Fork Snoqualmie (FR56) offers a photo enthusiast numerous pi...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Mailbox Peak New Trail
4.210.53 mi / 4127 ft gain*Disclaimer this article is in regards to the newly built trail.* For the old trail, head to Hike Mailbox Peak. Just off of exit 34, Mailbox Peak offers a birds-eye view of the surrounding area. This hike begins at a mere 800 ft. above sea level and by the time you are done you are nearly touch...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Mailbox Peak Old Trail
4.44.96 mi / 3898 ft gainNote this adventure covers the old route. For the updated route, check out Hike Mailbox Peak New Trail. Take exit 34 from I-90. Head north on 468th Ave SE until the intersection with the SE Middle Fork Road. Turn right onto the Middle Fork Road. Follow SE Middle Fork Road 2.2 miles to the stop ...Read more -
Skykomish, Washington
Hike Mount Sawyer
8 mi / 1200 ft gainThis trail starts off going through the forest of fir and hemlock for the first mile. Once you reach the top of the first hill, you will get a glimpse of all the views you will have the opportunity to enjoy later on. As you descend, the trees will start to thin out. The trail follows the ridge l...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Scenic Hot Springs
3.21 mi / 1135 ft gainScenic Hot Springs is a privately owned hot spring located near Stevens Pass outside of Leavenworth, Washington. To access the three steaming pools, please visit ScenicHotSprings.com to make a reservation. Reservations are required. The three tubs have varying temperatures and only 10 people ar...Read more -
Arlington, Washington
Boulder River Trail
4.38.12 mi / 1424 ft gainBoulder River is a great outing for those days when you feel like you just need a good hike through the forest. This makes for a nice long day hike, but because both of the large waterfalls are within the first half of the trail, you can still see the falls without going the whole way. One of the...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Twin Falls
3.32.51 mi / 778 ft gainFor a portion of this 3-mile hike, you'll trek next to the South Fork Snoqualmie River, so take in the peaceful sound of the river running. Along the trail runs a river, where massive boulders create wading pools of icy water for warm summer days. At 1.5 miles, you'll reach a viewpoint bridge, wh...Read more -
Issaquah, Washington
Poo Poo Point
4.46.57 mi / 1880 ft gainThe Poo Poo Point trail is a great option for beautiful forest and great views only about 20 minutes outside of Seattle. The longer and less steep of the two routes to Poo Poo Point, this trail leaves from the Issaquah High School (the shorter and steeper Chirico Trail leaves from the paragliding...Read more