The Best Hikes Near Seattle

For the perfect early fall stroll, head to West Seattle's Alki Beach Park, a long beach strip that runs from Alki Point to the Duwamish Head (a landmark that overlooks Elliott Bay). All along the 2.5 mile walk, you'll enjoy panoramic views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the downtown Seattle skyline. Start at Jack Block Park, then round the point at Anchor Park and make for the Alki Point lighthouse.

長さ：2.5マイル
シアトル・サウスサイドからの距離：14マイル

East of Seattle Southside, Cougar Mountain Park offers more than 35 well-maintained trails that wind through forests, wetlands, cliffs, and caves. Coal Creek Trail is a popular, forested hike with historical artifacts, waterfalls, and wooden bridges. Follow the trail down a deep ravine, past old mine shafts, rail ties, and other coal-mining remnants from the late 1800s. You won't gain a ton of elevation, so it's a good choice if you don't want to push yourself too hard.

Length: 6 miles round-trip
Distance from Seattle Southside: 13.5 miles

Grand Ridge Park features 7 miles of scenic trails that wind through forests of western red cedar. This 1,300-acre wilderness area is located just north of Issaquah and Lake Sammamish, and open to hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. A highlight of the trail is a beautiful 40-foot-long, hand-built bridge that spans Canyon Creek.

長さ：14マイル
標高：1:1,100 フィート
シアトル・サウスサイドからの距離: 25 マイル

The Granite Mountain Trail is the Snoqualmie Pass corridor's most heavily traveled summit path. Though it's a bit of a calf-burner, the 360-degree views of Mt. Rainier and Snoqualmie Pass make the 3,800-foot climb in 4.3 miles well worth it.

長さ：8マイル
標高：3,800フィート3,800フィート
シアトル・サウスサイドからの距離：52マイル

Pratt Lake near Snoqualmie Pass is ideal for this transitional season, and the Pratt Lake Trail is great for accessing fishing, scrambling, and other hiking trails. Roundtrip, this is an 8-mile hike through forest and an occasional rocky slope featuring mountain views, wildflower meadows, and old-growth forest.

長さ：8マイル
標高：2,300フィート
シアトル・サウスサイドからの距離：52マイル

Located on the western side of the Cascade Mountains, Wallace Falls features a breathtaking series of nine waterfalls, the tallest of which plunges 265 feet. The round-trip hike spans 5.5 miles and takes adventurers through old-growth coniferous forests, alongside fast-moving rivers, with scenic mountain views and abundant wildlife along the way. While the falls are beautiful year-round, locals suggest visiting on a rainy day—each raindrop feeds into the Wallace River, amplifying the power and drama of the cascading torrents.

長さ：5.5マイル
標高：1:1,200 フィート
シアトル・サウスサイドからの距離：55マイル

Mount Si is a strenuous and popular hike located in the Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area near North Bend, Washington. The trail spans approximately 8 miles round trip with an elevation gain of about 3,150 feet. The route begins in dense conifer forest and steadily ascends via well-maintained switchbacks. About 3.5 miles in, hikers are rewarded with sweeping views from a rocky slope, including sights of Mount Rainier on clear days. The final section reaches a plateau below the summit; experienced hikers can scramble up the "Haystack" for panoramic views.

冒険好きな人には、マウント・サイのヘイスタック（Haystack）は頂上まで短いスクランブルで登れ、クラス2/3の中級クライミングとされている。

私たちは太陽の光の中で、広大な景色や野生動物、スナックなどを楽しみながら、しばしくつろぎました。達成感を味わうために写真を撮った後、頂上を目指すハイカーを励ましながら山を下りていきました。

登りで食欲が出たので、North Bend Bar Grillに立ち寄りました。 ノースベンド・バー・アンド・グリルでハンバーガーを食べました。ここは、美味しい料理と居心地の良い雰囲気の古き良きホームタウン・レストランです。暖炉もあり、寒い時期には大きなソファーでくつろぐこともできます。

長さ：4マイル
標高：3,700フィート3,700フィート
シアトル・サウスサイドの距離：40マイル

ハイキング・ブーツと水、そして場合によってはレイン・コートを持って、冬の間に日差しがなくなる前に屋外に出かけましょう。