Whatcom Falls
Whatcom Falls is by far the easiest waterfall to access in Bellingham, yet this impressive two-part cascade is well-worth the visit!
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 980 m
- Ascent
- 31 m
- Descent
- 31 m
Hiking in Washington
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Hiking Routes in Washington
Chuckanut Falls
Discover beautiful Chuckanut Falls, just outside of downtown Bellingham.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 140 m
- Descent
- 140 m
Chanterelle Overlook
A technically easy but aerobically difficult climb to an elevated overlook of Lake Whatcom.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 323 m
- Descent
- 323 m
Myrtle Falls
Reach a stunning view of Myrtle Falls framed by Mount Rainier.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 51 m
- Descent
- 51 m
Nisqually Vista
An easy paved hike to a stunning overlook of a glacier-carved valley.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 55 m
- Descent
- 55 m
PCT: Harts Pass to Canada Border
Miles 2622-2652.6 of the northbound PCT: The homestretch to Canada, along the Cascade Crest among golden larches and victorious views.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 48 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
PCT: Rainy Pass to Harts Pass
Miles 2591.1-2622 of the northbound PCT: The last of the big elevation swings in the North Cascades, featuring high ridges with larch trees and a sheltered valley with abundant creeks.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 49 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
PCT: High Bridge to Rainy Pass
Miles 2571.9-2591.1 of the northbound PCT: Through a lush river valley in North Cascades National Park.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 30 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 536 m
PCT: Stevens Pass to High Bridge
Miles 2464.1-2571.9 of the northbound PCT: A long expanse through the Glacier Peak Wilderness, centered on Washington's most isolated stratovolcano.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 166 km
- Ascent
- 6.3 km
- Descent
- 7 km
PCT: Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass
Miles 2393.2-2464.1 of the northbound PCT: Stunning views along a series of big ups and downs, between high mountain lakes and lush valley forest in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 112 km
- Ascent
- 4.9 km
- Descent
- 4.5 km
PCT: Chinook Pass to Snoqualmie Pass
Leaving Mount Rainier on a lofty mountain crest, then traveling miles of forest mosaic on a long series of hills to reach Snoqualmie Pass.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 109 km
- Ascent
- 3.5 km
- Descent
- 4.3 km
PCT: White Pass to Chinook Pass
Miles 2294.9-2323.5 of the northbound PCT: Approaching Mount Rainier among montane forest and volcanic ridges dotted with lakes.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 44 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
PCT: Potato Hill to White Pass
Miles 2251-2294.9 of the northbound PCT: Through the jaw-dropping landscape of the Goat Rocks, where the trail traces a skyline ridge with views of Mount Rainier.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 68 km
- Ascent
- 2.5 km
- Descent
- 2.6 km
PCT: Trout Lake to Potato Hill
Miles 2228.9-2251 of the northbound PCT: Wandering at the foot of Mount Adams, through a patchwork of forest and meadows crossed by glacier-fed streams.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 35 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 811 m
PCT: Cascade Locks to Trout Lake
Miles 2146.9-2228.9 of the northbound PCT: Starting the trek into Washington with a prolonged climb from the Columbia River, then a rolling meander through forested hills to the foot of Mount Adams.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 125 km
- Ascent
- 4.7 km
- Descent
- 3.5 km
Burroughs Mountain Loop
A stunning alpine loop hike up Burroughs Mountain.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 343 m
- Descent
- 343 m