12 Best Hikes Near Seattle

You won't find Rattlesnake Ledge, Mount Si, or Poo Poo Point on this list.

These are 12 of our favorite hikes within 3 hours of Seattle -- Listed from closest to Seattle, to furthest.

Gothic Basin| Miles: 9.2 RT| Elevation: 2,840ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 1h35m

Naches Peak Loop| Miles: 3.2 Loop| Elevation: 600ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 1h45m

Spray Park | Miles: 8.0 RT| Elevation: 1,700ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 2h00m

Grand Park | Miles: 8.0 RT| Elevation: 1,100ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 2h00m

Park Butte | Miles: 7.5 RT | Elevation: 2,200ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 2h10m

Skyline Trail Loop | Miles: 5.5 Loop | Elevation: 1,450ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 2h20m

Hidden Lake Lookout | Miles: 8.0 Loop| Elevation: 3,300ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 2h20m

Lake Ingalls| Miles: 9.0 RT| Elevation: 2,500ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 2h25m

Heliotrope Ridge | Miles: 5.5 RT| Elevation: 1,400ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 2h30m

Cascade Pass & Sahale Arm | Miles: 12 RT | Elevation: 4,000ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 2h45m

Colchuck Lake| Miles: 8.0 RT| Elevation: 2,280ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 2h45m

Heather-Maple Pass Loop | Miles: 7.2 Loop| Elevation: 2,000ft

Estimated Time From Seattle: 3h00m