7 Hikes & Forest Walks near Seattle to Build a Day Around

1.Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Leave downtown Seattle for a guided, moderate forest hike to Twin Falls and Upper Falls in Olallie State Park, then see 270-foot Snoqualmie Falls, North Bend, Snoqualmie’s historic depot, and Borst Lake. Guides such as John, Susan, Brie, and Rachel add trail advice, local history, and snacks.

“A beautiful hike in the state park. The hike is moderate and a little steep so that should be taken into account. It rained some on us so having a rain jacket came in handy. John was a great guide and the fruit at the top was a special touch.”

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2.Visit Snoqualmie and Hike to Twin Falls (Transportation included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76

Meet near Seattle’s Chinatown light rail station at 8 a.m. for a half-day outing to Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls. Guide Jonny leads the group through Olallie State Park, with waterfall views, tall Cascade trees, and a moderate out-and-back hike. Transport, guiding, and park admission are included.

“Jonny was an incredible tour guide! Highly recommend. He was knowledgeable, soft spoken, and a great photographer!”

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3.Pacific Northwest Waterfalls & Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 4h 30m · from $79

Join a small group of up to 14 for a half-day trip from downtown Seattle to Twin Falls, Snoqualmie Falls, and Borst Lake. Expect a hilly forest hike, trekking poles, snacks, Mount Si views, and guides such as Susan, Gemma, Scott, and Matt.

“Absolutely love Susan! Unfortunately I couldn’t do this hike because I was the only one that booked but she got in contact with me and because I was only in Seattle for one day she let me join to go to Mount Ranier at no extra cost! She went above and beyond!! Did so much effort! I highly recommend and can’t wait to be back for another fun hike.”

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4.Snoqualmie falls and Twin Falls Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $75

Join Jared Hart in a small group of up to 10 for a four-hour outing from Seattle to Twin Falls and Snoqualmie Falls. Expect an interpretive rainforest hike, walking poles, waterfall overlooks, local history, wildlife facts, and a choice of a shorter or longer trail.

“Jared was very informative and the hike was amazing. Little more time at 2nd falls would make it perfect. Highly recommend”

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5.Visit Snoqualmie Falls and Hike to Twin Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · 4 hours · from $66Best value

Meet guide Jonny at Zeitgeist Coffee in Pioneer Square for a four-hour trip to Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls. Expect a short waterfall viewpoint walk, a moderate forest hike, old-growth trees, and practical nature notes. The small van holds up to 14 people and returns around noon.

“Jonathan was an absolute gem. Kind and caring about the group and very helpful for other recommendations and activities in the Seattle area. Thanks for making this excursion so memorable.😇🙏🏾”

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6.Hike the Gorgeous Trails in Washington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $175

Start near Seattle with guides such as Matt, Connor, James, or Perri, then choose a trail based on your fitness and wish list. Hike for about four hours, with options including Snow Lake, Rattlesnake Ledge, Wallace Falls, Lake 22, and Mount Si. Water, snacks, poles, parking, and round-trip transport are included.

“I had an absolutely amazing time hiking on Mount Si. Matt did an excellent job as a guide, answering all my questions about Seattle and the surrounding nature. I ended up being the only one booked for the tour and Matt was kind enough to take just me on the hike. Would 100% recommend!”

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7.Hike Mt. Rainier & Taste Yakima Valley Wine: All-Inclusive Day Tour from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $367

Leave Seattle at 7:30 a.m. for a guided, easy-to-moderate hike near Mt. Rainier, a seasonal picnic, and tastings at two boutique Yakima Valley wineries. Guides such as Kevin, Ben, Lucas, and Sarah add local nature knowledge and thoughtful food stops to this 12-hour outing for up to 10 people.

“This was the best thing my husband and I could have done while visiting Seattle! Kevin was a great guide and went out of his way to show us and tell us about Washington state. He pointed out points of interest along the drive, stopped at somRead more”

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