Best hiking trails in Seattle
Check out the top hiking trails in Seattle, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Discovery Park
1. Discovery Park
409 local reviews
3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
+1 206-386-4236
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This is a very unique park. There are hiking trails that cover all kinds of washington state in one 3 mile…
This enormous park is a former military base. Now it's a wonderful place to spend a sunny afternoon with…
AND BEACH! This is the perfect touristy hike! It gives you a glimpse of everything that Seattle's natural…
1. Discovery Park
1. Discovery Park
409 local reviews
3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
+1 206-386-4236
Jeannette
This is a very unique park. There are hiking trails that cover all kinds of washington state in one 3 mile loop: dark green forest, grassy…
Rob & Suzi
This enormous park is a former military base. Now it's a wonderful place to spend a sunny afternoon with great views of the Sound, lots of…
Jakub
AND BEACH! This is the perfect touristy hike! It gives you a glimpse of everything that Seattle's natural beauty has to offer! There are…
2. Carkeek Park
2. Carkeek Park
129 local reviews
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle
Open · Closes 10:00 PM
+1 206-684-0877
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This park has it all - best accessed by Uber or a rental car, it's totally worth it - it offers hiking trails,…
Everything you could ever want out of a park: Stunning views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, Large…
Great beaches right on Puget Sound the park is full of hiking trails and real Pacific Northwest woods. It's…
2. Carkeek Park
2. Carkeek Park
129 local reviews
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle
Open · Closes 10:00 PM
+1 206-684-0877
Ashley
This park has it all - best accessed by Uber or a rental car, it's totally worth it - it offers hiking trails, salmon streams, a walking…
Justin And Lauren
Everything you could ever want out of a park: Stunning views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, Large field for frisbee, soccer,…
Christy
Great beaches right on Puget Sound the park is full of hiking trails and real Pacific Northwest woods. It's where locals go. It's cool. Take…
3. Seward Park
3. Seward Park
116 local reviews
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle
Open · Closes 10:00 PM
+1 206-684-4396
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'Seward Park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land, home to eagles' nests, old growth forest, a 2.4 mile…
One of my favorite parks in the area, Seward Park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land, home to eagles'…
According to the Seattle Parks & Recreation Department: "Within Seattle City limits, Seward Park boasts 300…
3. Seward Park
3. Seward Park
116 local reviews
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle
Open · Closes 10:00 PM
+1 206-684-4396
Bryan
'Seward Park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land, home to eagles' nests, old growth forest, a 2.4 mile bike and walking path, an…
Bryan
One of my favorite parks in the area, Seward Park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land, home to eagles' nests, old growth forest, a 2.4…
Ashley
According to the Seattle Parks & Recreation Department: "Within Seattle City limits, Seward Park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land,…
4. Seward Park
4. Seward Park
131 local reviews
Seward Park, Seattle
NeighborhoodPolitical
Seward Park is an old growth forest with lots of hiking trails. There's also an awesome playground for the…
A 3 mile walk/jog/bike around the peninsula, swimming beaches, paddle boarding, gorgeous views of Mt. Rainier…
Within the Seattle city limits, Seward Park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land, home to eagles' nests,…
4. Seward Park
4. Seward Park
131 local reviews
Seward Park, Seattle
Laura & Brian
Seward Park is an old growth forest with lots of hiking trails. There's also an awesome playground for the kids and a paved loop around the…
Jared
A 3 mile walk/jog/bike around the peninsula, swimming beaches, paddle boarding, gorgeous views of Mt. Rainier on a clear day, a pottery…
Pamela
Within the Seattle city limits, Seward Park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land, home to eagles' nests, old growth forest, a 2.4 mile…
5. Lincoln Park
5. Lincoln Park
216 local reviews
8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
+1 206-684-4075
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Beautiful park with views of the ferries, islands, marine wildlife, Bald Eagles, sandy beach at the south end,…
Park with tall evergreens and hiking trail to the rocky beach below where little crabs used to scuttle if you…
One of our favorite parks in Seattle. Hiking trails, kid zipline, fish for salmon on the beach side, ride…
5. Lincoln Park
5. Lincoln Park
216 local reviews
8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
+1 206-684-4075
Christopher
Beautiful park with views of the ferries, islands, marine wildlife, Bald Eagles, sandy beach at the south end, perfect skipping stones and…
Carol
Park with tall evergreens and hiking trail to the rocky beach below where little crabs used to scuttle if you overturned the rocks. Parking…
Anne-Marie & David
One of our favorite parks in Seattle. Hiking trails, kid zipline, fish for salmon on the beach side, ride bikes, walk, jog, and enjoy a…
6. Snoqualmie Falls
6. Snoqualmie Falls
143 local reviews
Snoqualmie Falls, Snoqualmie
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It is about a 40- 60 minute drive but well worth it the falls are beautiful I recommend going there along with…
After admiring our favorite waterfall from the observation deck, make your way down the trail to get an even…
Snoqualmie Falls is about a 40-minute drive outside the city, absolutely worth it if you have the time. Free…
6. Snoqualmie Falls
6. Snoqualmie Falls
143 local reviews
Snoqualmie Falls, Snoqualmie
Penny
It is about a 40- 60 minute drive but well worth it the falls are beautiful I recommend going there along with the wine tour just to make…
Buck
After admiring our favorite waterfall from the observation deck, make your way down the trail to get an even better view. This is less of a…
Michael
Snoqualmie Falls is about a 40-minute drive outside the city, absolutely worth it if you have the time. Free parking with hiking trails and…
7. Point Defiance Park
7. Point Defiance Park
29 local reviews
Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
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Hiking trails, tours of Ft. Nisqually Living Museum, 5 Mile Drive, panoramic views of Tacoma Narrows, and some…
Beautiful park on the tip of the peninsula. Running and hiking trails with a zoo and aquarium within the…
Point Defiance boasts a beautiful 5 mile drive, beach access, a large flower garden and plentiful hiking…
7. Point Defiance Park
7. Point Defiance Park
29 local reviews
Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
Tamson
Hiking trails, tours of Ft. Nisqually Living Museum, 5 Mile Drive, panoramic views of Tacoma Narrows, and some of the best hiking trails…
Sam
Beautiful park on the tip of the peninsula. Running and hiking trails with a zoo and aquarium within the confines of the park.
Candace
Point Defiance boasts a beautiful 5 mile drive, beach access, a large flower garden and plentiful hiking trails.
8. Saint Edward State Park
8. Saint Edward State Park
32 local reviews
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Peaceful walking and hiking trails through forested land; all paths lead to Lake Washington where one can take…
Just 10 minutes from the studio. This park has many hiking trails that takes you to the shores of Lake…
Beautiful hiking trails for all skill levels through deep forest valley down to the shore of Lake Washington…
8. Saint Edward State Park
8. Saint Edward State Park
32 local reviews
Cristen
Peaceful walking and hiking trails through forested land; all paths lead to Lake Washington where one can take a dip, or just watch the…
Malisa
Just 10 minutes from the studio. This park has many hiking trails that takes you to the shores of Lake Washington. You will need a…
Bridget
Beautiful hiking trails for all skill levels through deep forest valley down to the shore of Lake Washington. $10 parking fee.
9. Golden Gardens Park
9. Golden Gardens Park
363 local reviews
8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
+1 206-684-4075
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Golden Gardens Park is a public park in Ballard, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. The park includes…
Golden Gardens Park is a public park in Ballard. The park includes wetlands, beaches, hiking trails, and…
Great beach with hiking trails
9. Golden Gardens Park
9. Golden Gardens Park
363 local reviews
8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
+1 206-684-4075
Iyibo
Golden Gardens Park is a public park in Ballard, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. The park includes wetlands, beaches, hiking trails,…
Jon & Janina
Golden Gardens Park is a public park in Ballard. The park includes wetlands, beaches, hiking trails, and picnic and playground areas.
Sherry
Great beach with hiking trails
10. Dash Point State Park
10. Dash Point State Park
17 local reviews
5700 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way
Open · Closes 9:00 PM
+1 253-661-4955
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Pay to park WA state park but shallow beach and great hiking trails.
Great park with lots of hiking trails and a beautiful beach
Hiking Trails and access to beach
10. Dash Point State Park
10. Dash Point State Park
17 local reviews
5700 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way
Open · Closes 9:00 PM
+1 253-661-4955
Tony And Attina
Pay to park WA state park but shallow beach and great hiking trails.
Meredith
Great park with lots of hiking trails and a beautiful beach
Tiffany
Hiking Trails and access to beach
11. Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
11. Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
148 local reviews
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Hiking trails, stunning views from spring thru fall, nice visitor center and new additions from the ring of…
It's a park, a hiking trail, a beach, a botanical garden. Founding Fathers set aside this land long before…
This is one of the coolest public spaces in Seattle. The 230 acre park features a botanical garden, fishing…
11. Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
11. Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
148 local reviews
Misty
Hiking trails, stunning views from spring thru fall, nice visitor center and new additions from the ring of fire neighboring countries being…
Steph
It's a park, a hiking trail, a beach, a botanical garden. Founding Fathers set aside this land long before any of us were born to preserve…
Kristine
This is one of the coolest public spaces in Seattle. The 230 acre park features a botanical garden, fishing areas, several canoe and kayak…
12. Discovery Park Boulevard
12. Discovery Park Boulevard
36 local reviews
Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle
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Discovery Park has it ALL. Sweeping, panoramic views of Puget Sound & the Olympic Mountains; hiking trails…
Hiking trails, playground, Native American Cultural Center with view of the Sound....
Great City park with hiking trails and views of the Olympic Mountains
12. Discovery Park Boulevard
12. Discovery Park Boulevard
36 local reviews
Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle
Nikki
Discovery Park has it ALL. Sweeping, panoramic views of Puget Sound & the Olympic Mountains; hiking trails through forests, beaches &…
Jamie
Hiking trails, playground, Native American Cultural Center with view of the Sound....
Scott & Breanna
Great City park with hiking trails and views of the Olympic Mountains