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
