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Hiking Trails Near Seattle

The 30 shortest named routes mapped within 35 km (22 miles) of central Seattle, with real lengths in kilometres and miles — and a straight answer about the data we do not have.

Guide revised: 2026-09-14 · By TrailsPals

Start with the official Cougar Mountain map

Several entries in this snapshot belong to Cougar Mountain. Treat each named trail as part of a network: the length of one connector is not the length of a complete hike from your car.

King County lists Red Town, Sky Country, Harvey Manning, Big Tree Ridge and Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak trailheads. Sky Country has a parking lot; the park is open dawn to dusk. Stay on designated trails because the park has historic mining hazards. Check the official park page, trailhead directions and trail map before choosing your start.

For a first visit, choose a signed route from an official trailhead and calculate the complete return distance on the park map. The short lengths in our table do not establish beginner suitability. Source checked September 14, 2026.

Explore the area

This is a regional overview, not a drawing of the listed routes. Open a route's source link to inspect its geometry. © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Mapped entries may be connectors or regional sections and may include alternatives. Confirm legal access, official closures, the full return distance, weather and daylight. We have not independently surveyed these routes. Report a correction · Editorial policy

The 30 shortest named hiking routes OpenStreetMap has mapped within 35 km (22 miles) of central Seattle, sorted short to long. This list is capped at 30, so it is a slice of what is out there near Seattle rather than a complete inventory: longer routes exist nearby and are not listed below.

Each length is computed from the route's own mapped geometry, and every name links back to the OpenStreetMap relation it came from, so nothing here has to be taken on trust.

Named hiking routes near Seattle, sorted shortest to longest, with lengths computed from OpenStreetMap route geometry.
TrailLength (km)Length (mi)
Squak Mountain Connector Trail10.6
Bullit Gorge Trail1.10.7
Coal Creek Falls Trail1.10.7
Military Road Trail1.10.7
East Fork Trail1.10.7
Harvey Manning Trail1.10.7
Lost Beagle Trail1.10.7
Red Town Trail1.20.7
Klondike Swamp Trail1.40.9
Big Tree Ridge Trail1.50.9
Tibbett's Marsh Trail1.61
Quarry Trail1.71.1
De Leo Wall Trail1.71.1
Deceiver Trail1.71.1
Raven Trail1.71.1
Gombu Wilderness Cliffs Trail1.81.1
Wildside Trail1.81.1
Coyote Creek Trail1.81.1
Surprise Creek Trail1.81.1
Loop 11.81.1
Clay Pit Road1.91.2
Indian Trail21.2
West Access Trail21.2
Cave Hole Trail21.2
Marshall's Hill Trail2.11.3
Yellow Loop2.31.4
Bridle Crest Trail2.41.5
Licorice Fern Trail2.51.6
Bear Ridge Trail2.51.6
Tolt Pipeline Trail2.51.6

How many hiking trails are near Seattle?

This page lists the 30 shortest named hiking routes mapped within 35 km (22 miles) of central Seattle, each between 1 and 60 km long. That length window filters out path fragments and long-distance thru-hikes. OpenStreetMap records more named routes near Seattle than fit this list, so longer ones exist and are not shown here.

How long are the hiking trails near Seattle?

The routes listed here run from 1 km (0.6 miles) up to 2.5 km (1.6 miles), with a median of 1.8 km. 30 of the 30 are under 5 km. Lengths are computed from the mapped route geometry rather than taken from signage, so they can differ from the trailhead board.

Which trails near Seattle are shortest and longest?

Of the 30 routes listed here, the shortest is Squak Mountain Connector Trail at 1 km (0.6 miles) and the longest is Tolt Pipeline Trail at 2.5 km (1.6 miles). Both lengths are computed from the mapped route geometry, not taken from signage or from a guidebook.

How difficult are the hiking trails near Seattle?

None of these routes carries a difficulty rating, so this page shows none. OpenStreetMap grades hiking difficulty with the SAC scale, and that tag is empty on all 30 of them; a rating we invented would be worth nothing to you. Use length as a first filter, then check the land manager's page for the trail you pick.

How long does it take to hike these trails?

Naismith's rule, the standard planning estimate since 1892, allows an hour for every 5 km on the flat plus an hour for every 600 m of ascent. The median route here is 1.8 km, so about 22 minutes before any climbing. These pages carry no elevation data, so treat that as a floor.

Where does this trail data come from?

Every route here comes from OpenStreetMap, the open map database, under the ODbL licence, and this snapshot was taken on Aug 29, 2026. Lengths are computed from the mapped geometry of each route relation. Each trail name links back to its relation, so you can check the source or fix it yourself.

Can you track a hike near Seattle and share it live?

Yes. TrailsPals records your route on your iPhone and gives someone you trust a link showing your last synced position, when it was recorded, and when you said you would be back — they install nothing. Out of coverage the track keeps recording on the phone and syncs when signal returns.

Before you go

Pick the length first, then read up: our day-hike safety checklist covers what to do before you leave, the beginner gear checklist covers what goes in the pack, and what to do if you get lost covers the part nobody plans for. If someone at home wants to follow along, live location sharing explains what they actually see, and the hiking safety app page covers expected-return times and check-ins. Recording the walk itself is its own guide.

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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Lengths are computed from mapped geometry and may differ from signage. Always check current local conditions with the land manager before you go.

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