The Best Hiking in Seattle

There are 2 ways to get to Blake Island: private boat or via the Argosy Cruises tour boat (or if you're ambitious, I guess you can swim there!). If traveling by private boat, there is a marina with limited dock space as well as buoy moorings around the island for a moorage fee. Blake Island is ...

Westcrest Park South Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Seattle, Washington.

Sqebeqsed Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Seattle, Washington.

Volunteer Park Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Seattle, Washington.

The Washington Park Arboretum is the perfect place to swing through if you're looking for a short and gentle trail run without leaving the city. This expansive park includes the UW Botanic Gardens, Japanese Gardens, entire length of the Arboretum Creek - all landmarks you'll pass on this trail. T...

The Loop Trail in Discovery Park offers a nice respite from the city, with views of the Puget Sound, open fields and forest. Given it's a loop, there are a couple of different options to begin the hike. The most common is to park at the East Visitor Center Parking lot and take a short connector t...

Discovery Park and its beach area great for walking, running, photography, and taking in a sunset. If you want to put your feet in the sand, head down to the western most part of the park. This beach is a sand beach with an iconic lighthouse at the end. Dirftwood also washes up on the beach provi...

South Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Seattle, Washington.

Kelsey Creek Farm is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bellevue, Washington.

Warren G. Magnuson Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Seattle, Washington.

Waterline Trail from Lake Boren Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Renton, Washington.

Watershed Park Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Kirkland, Washington.

This trail takes you through Coal Creek park and follows the creek along the trail with minimal elevation gain. This trail can also be accessed from the northern end of the park if that's a more convenient drive. For the lower parking lot, park at the Red Town lot (exit 13 off I-90) and cross the...

Wildside Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Newcastle, Washington.

Steam Hoist Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bellevue, Washington.

The popular trailhead is located in the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildlife Park. There is a veritable maze of trails and trailheads here so it is helpful to bring along a map of the area. A trail map for Cougar Mountain can be found on kingcounty.gov. From the trailhead veer left following the Re...