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Hikes and treks near Seattle
2 routes are within reach of Seattle: 2 multi-day treks. The gentlest is The Enchantments (very hard); the toughest is Wonderland Trail (very hard, 6,700 m of climbing). The highest point is 2,345 m on The Enchantments.
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enchantments | Multi-day | 30 km | 1–3 | 2,345 m | Very hard | July to October |
| Wonderland Trail | Multi-day | 150 km | 10–14 | 2,070 m | Very hard | Mid-July to September |
The routes in detail
1–3 days
USA (Washington) · near Seattle
The Enchantments
A basin of granite, larches and turquoise lakes in the Cascades. Many hikers do the full through-hike in one very long day.
≈ 30 km
2,345 m high
10–14 days
USA (Washington) · near Seattle
Wonderland Trail
A loop all the way around Mount Rainier through old-growth forest, wildflower meadows and glacier valleys.
≈ 150 km
2,070 m high
Before you go
- Check if you're fit enough with the two-minute readiness quiz.
- Travel insurance for trekking: altitude limits and what rescue really costs.
- Packing list and the gear budget calculator.
- US hiking permit lotteries explained.
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