Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 8.1 km / 5.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 179 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 58 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
Moderate Hiking Trails near Seattle
There are 16 hikes near Seattle in our database that fit. They average 9.2 km and 268 m (879 ft) of ascent.
That is 10 percent of the 165 routes we map near Seattle. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 9.2 km against 4.0 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 268 m (879 ft) on average versus 100 m (328 ft) across the wider area.
Moderate routes are the sweet spot for most regular walkers: enough climbing to feel like a proper day out, never enough to turn into an ordeal. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.
Trails
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 15.3 km / 9.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 336 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 42 min
- River
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 222 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 26 min
- Forest
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 572 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 41 min
- River
- Forest
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 166 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 49 min
- Mountain
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 245 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 41 min
- Mountain
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 293 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 13 min
- Mountain
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 150 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 39 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 617 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 34 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 232 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 33 min
- Lake
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 315 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 27 min
- River
- Forest
- Alpine meadow
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 186 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 2 min
- Forest
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 11.3 km / 7.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 248 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 43 min
- Lake
- River
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 155 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 42 min
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 227 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 30 min
Moderate
Washington · United States
- Distance
- 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 145 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 35 min
- Mountain
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mailbox Peak TrailWashington | 8.1 km | 179 m | 1 hr 58 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Sammamish River TrailWashington | 15.3 km | 336 m | 3 hr 42 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Duckabush Trail #803Washington | 10.1 km | 222 m | 2 hr 26 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Elbo Creek Trail #892.1Washington | 3.9 km | 572 m | 1 hr 41 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Grand Ridge TrailWashington | 7.6 km | 166 m | 1 hr 49 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Mailbox Peak Loop TrailWashington | 11.1 km | 245 m | 2 hr 41 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Rattlesnake Mountain TrailWashington | 13.3 km | 293 m | 3 hr 13 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Outside Loop TrailWashington | 6.8 km | 150 m | 1 hr 39 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Mt. Walker Trail #894Washington | 3.1 km | 617 m | 1 hr 34 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Cheshiahud Lake Union LoopWashington | 10.5 km | 232 m | 2 hr 33 min | Moderate | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Mailbox Peak Trail, Sammamish River Trail, Duckabush Trail #803. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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