Plan your weekends with this ultimate hiking guide to the best spots around Washington

Living in Washington offers you picturesque views like no other. Nature lovers will appreciate living in the state, which features rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and mountains. Areas like Dryden, Rock Island, Cashmere, and Lake Chelan are in close proximity to these natural landscapes, which are some of the best spots for hikes.

If you are looking to move to Washington, here are some of the most sought after hiking trails:

Wallace Falls

Located just an hour from Seattle, Wallace Falls is one of the most accessible trails for beginners and intermediate-level hikers. At just 5.6 miles, hikers can trek with ease and experience the wonder of nature with nine different waterfalls and an abundance of coniferous trees. Keep an eye out for the Skykomish River Valley, which surrounds the Wallace Falls State Park landscape.

Wallace Falls has kitchen shelters for picnics for you to enjoy the beauty of the scenery and share a meal with friends and family. While you can go on a day trip, you can also rent a modern cabin or camp out. The area is also dog-friendly.

Hoh Rainforest

Located at Olympic National Park, the Hoh Rainforest is one of the last few remaining temperate rainforests in the country. It is a family-friendly hike for beginners and groups, where explorers can navigate to their hearts’ desire by choosing their own adventure.

Explore the long and winding Hoh River and stay overnight in the campground, which is open year-round. Get captivated by incredible views of the Mount Olympus and Blue Glacier which will culminate your hike trail. You will also get the chance to see wildlife such as Roosevelt Elk roaming around the Hoh River Valley.

Skyline Trail

The Skyline Trail features a colorful landscape of meadows filled with wildflowers. Located at Mount Rainier National Park, it features a spectacular view of the snow-capped Mount Rainier and connects to Narada Falls.

While it is best to go in autumn or spring when you can enjoy trekking in the vast, open meadows, the Skyline Trail is also open on winter weekends. While the trail is ideal for a day-hike, explorers can also opt to stay overnight at the historic Paradise Inn.

The Enchantments

Located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, The Enchantments Trail is a one-way, point-to-point hike that boasts of some of the most spectacular summit views. True to its name, the trail abounds in interconnected lakes with blue-green waters. See beauties such as the Aasgard Pass bringing you up 2,000 feet, and several lakes including Colchuck Lake, Snow Lake, and Lake Viviane.

A caveat, this hike can be difficult for beginners. The trail is 18-miles long and can be completed in a span of days — or a day if you’re an experienced hiker. At 4,500 feet of elevation, this altitude makes the weather unpredictable, so pack accordingly. The Enchantments may be a challenging hike, but is well worth the view.

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