Where to Hike
Distance: 2.4 miles
Highlights: Easy loop with gorgeous views of Lake Washington framed by autumn leaves.
Perfect For: Families or those looking for a relaxing walk.
Distance: 2.9 miles
Highlights: A beautiful loop showcasing Silver Falls, colorful autumn leaves, and the serene Ohanapecosh River.
Perfect For: Hikers looking for a relaxing, nature-filled trail with minimal elevation gain.
Distance: 2.3 miles
Highlights: Stunning fall foliage with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows along easy paved paths and boardwalks.
Perfect For: Enjoying the beauty of autumn colors on a peaceful, picturesque walk.
Distance: 6.2 miles
Highlights: Multiple alpine lakes, dramatic views of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan, and fiery red and orange foliage.
Perfect For: People who want a mis of lake views, mountains vistas and fall colors in a single loop.
Distance: 4.6 miles
Highlights: Stunning turquoise alpine lake surrounded by larches turning golden in fall, granite peaks, and clear reflections.
Perfect For: Hikers looking for a shorter, rewarding hike with incredible fall colors and serene views.
Distance: 2.5 miles
Highlights: Gorgeous waterfalls framed by vibrant autumn colors, offering a mix of shaded forest trails and stunning viewpoints.
Perfect For: A quick escape into nature with rewarding waterfall views.
Distance: 6.5 miles
Highlights: Breathtaking panoramic views of vibrant fall foliage, alpine lakes, and rugged peaks.
Perfect For: Experienced hikers seeking breathtaking fall colors in the North Cascades will love this moderately challenging loop. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature photographers, it’s also great for families with older kids.
Distance: 10 miles
Highlights: A challenging ascent through dense forest and rugged terrain, leading to expansive views of the Cascades painted with autumn colors. The trail offers a serene atmosphere with fewer hikers compared to nearby Mount Si.
Perfect For: Enjoying vibrant fall foliage and tackling a strenuous trail that rewards with stunning seasonal vistas and tranquility.
Distance: 18.5 miles
Highlights: Breathtaking alpine scenery, golden larches in autumn, crystal-clear lakes, dramatic granite peaks, and diverse wildlife.
Perfect For: Ecxperienced hikers and backpackers looking for a challenging, multi-day adventure through one of Washington’s most iconic alpine landscapes. Ideal for larch season enthusiasts and photography lovers.