At last, summer is here, and we’re ready to soak up the sun here in Washington. And since a waterfront walk seems like a particularly perfect way to do that, we thought we’d highlight some of our more beautiful waterfront trails. Happy hiking!
- Olympic Discovery Trail, Port Angeles
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Alex Bancroft / alltrails.com The Olympic Discovery Trail sits right on the beautiful Port Angeles waterfront. If you’re heading to the Olympic Peninsula this summer, it’s definitely worth stopping to check out.
- Chelan Lakeshore Trail, Chelan
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MC Hiker / alltrails.com Lake Chelan is one of our most popular summer destination spots, and this trail offers some seriously stunning views. It’s 17 miles long in its entirety, but even if you only hike a few miles of it, you’ll enjoy some gorgeous lakeside exercise.
- Waterfront Renaissance Trail, Vancouver
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smcarm / TripAdvisor This is definitely more of a relaxing walk than a hike, but it’s a walk worth taking. This 5-mile paved path connects Esther Short Park and Wintler Park in Vancouver with perfect views of Mount Hood.
- The Quillayute Needles Second Beach Trail, La Push
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Shooting_stars99 / alltrails.com You’ve got to love a trail that takes you right to the beach. The Quillayute Needles Second Beach Trail is a 4.5 mile hike near La Push, the majority of which is on a nice, sandy beach.
- Winslow Pool, Cheney
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Sandi Nicol / alltrails.com If you want to spot some wildlife, head to the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in Cheney and enjoy this nice 1.6 mile loop. You’ll definitely see some beautiful birds, and you may even spot some deer.
- Langus River Front Trail, near Everett
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Kelli Wilkinson / alltrails.com Located just north of Everett, this is a nice, easy 4-mile walk that’s almost entirely next to a peaceful river. And considering a lot of locals don’t even know about it, you just might have the trail to yourself.
- Damon Point State Park Trail
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Kevin Pook / alltrails.com Damon Point is located on the Southwest Washington Coast near Ocean Shores. The 4-mile path takes you straight to the Pacific Ocean, where you’ll enjoy a nice seaside stroll.
These are just a few of our beautiful waterfront trails, which you’ll find all over the state. These short hikes all lead to a stunning waterfall.
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Alex Bancroft / alltrails.com
The Olympic Discovery Trail sits right on the beautiful Port Angeles waterfront. If you’re heading to the Olympic Peninsula this summer, it’s definitely worth stopping to check out.
Randall Goble / alltrails.com
MC Hiker / alltrails.com
Lake Chelan is one of our most popular summer destination spots, and this trail offers some seriously stunning views. It’s 17 miles long in its entirety, but even if you only hike a few miles of it, you’ll enjoy some gorgeous lakeside exercise.
Derek N / TripAdvisor
smcarm / TripAdvisor
This is definitely more of a relaxing walk than a hike, but it’s a walk worth taking. This 5-mile paved path connects Esther Short Park and Wintler Park in Vancouver with perfect views of Mount Hood.
Lynn Murphy / alltrails.com
Shooting_stars99 / alltrails.com
You’ve got to love a trail that takes you right to the beach. The Quillayute Needles Second Beach Trail is a 4.5 mile hike near La Push, the majority of which is on a nice, sandy beach.
Rich Leon / alltrails.com
Sandi Nicol / alltrails.com
If you want to spot some wildlife, head to the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in Cheney and enjoy this nice 1.6 mile loop. You’ll definitely see some beautiful birds, and you may even spot some deer.
Jackie Operiano / alltrails.com
Kelli Wilkinson / alltrails.com
Located just north of Everett, this is a nice, easy 4-mile walk that’s almost entirely next to a peaceful river. And considering a lot of locals don’t even know about it, you just might have the trail to yourself.
Gemma Garcia / alltrails.com
Kevin Pook / alltrails.com
Damon Point is located on the Southwest Washington Coast near Ocean Shores. The 4-mile path takes you straight to the Pacific Ocean, where you’ll enjoy a nice seaside stroll.
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