Distance
8.0 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Mount Washington Trail
8.0 mi roundtrip · 3,250 ft gain · Moderate · Mount Washington
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
3,250 ft
Highest Point
4,420 ft
Trailhead Elevation
1,200 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Summit views of I-90 corridor
Wildflowers
Less crowded
Technical Notes
Moderately steep trail through forest to an open summit with views of the I-90 corridor and surrounding peaks. Less crowded than nearby Mount Si or Granite Mountain. Some sections are steep and loose. Snow on upper trail into June.
Getting There
Trailhead
Mount Washington Trailhead
Near Exit 38 off I-90
Parking: ~20 spaces
From Seattle
40 mi · 45 min drive
I-90 East to Exit 38. Turn left (north) and follow signs to the trailhead. Limited parking.
Planning Details
Best Season
May through November
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Required Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Annual: $30.00 · Day: $5.00
Mountain
Mount Washington · 4,420 ft · Snoqualmie Region
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