It’s no secret that Washington has some of the best hikes in the country, but it’s always nice to see a little recognition. Recently, The Outbound released a list of the 25 Best Hikes in America, and we were happy to see that Washington’s Gothic Basin Trail made the cut.

Located near Granite Falls in the Snoqualmie National Forest, the Gothic Basin Trail is best for experienced hikers.

Alex Forster / alltrails.com There’s no doubt about it – this 9-mile trek is challenging at times.

To start the hike, park at the Barlow Pass trailhead and walk about a mile down a closed road that runs along the Sauk River.

Bryant Bartlett / alltrails.com The next half mile will be a breeze, but after that, you’ll hit some tough terrain.

Prepare to ascend almost 3.000 feet in elevation in just under 3 miles.

Lisa Lisa Ballweber / alltrails.com It’s a steep climb, but the rewards are so worth it.

At times, you’ll feel like you’re looking at a foreign landscape.

alltrails.com It’s strange to think this trail is less than 75 miles from the city of Seattle.

There’s even a beautiful waterfall on the path, which you’ll see as you come out of the forest.

Nadia Sergiychuk / alltrails.com

Climb up on a granite bluff and spend some time just taking in the views.

Ryan Hausvik / alltrails.com It’s easy to see why this hike is ranked among the best of the best.

To avoid snow, try this hike in July, August or September.

John Damian / alltrails.com It’s open all year (weather permitting), but it’s spectacular in the summertime.

If this trail seems a little too intimidating, fear not — we’ve got plenty of hikes for mere mortals here in the Evergreen Sate.

Alex Forster / alltrails.com

There’s no doubt about it – this 9-mile trek is challenging at times.

Bryant Bartlett / alltrails.com

The next half mile will be a breeze, but after that, you’ll hit some tough terrain.

Lisa Lisa Ballweber / alltrails.com

It’s a steep climb, but the rewards are so worth it.

alltrails.com

It’s strange to think this trail is less than 75 miles from the city of Seattle.

Nadia Sergiychuk / alltrails.com

Ryan Hausvik / alltrails.com

It’s easy to see why this hike is ranked among the best of the best.

John Damian / alltrails.com

It’s open all year (weather permitting), but it’s spectacular in the summertime.

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