Where are the best hiking trails in Seattle?

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What are the top outdoor activities in Seattle?

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Discover scenic trails, nature walks, and hiking routes in Seattle with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

Discovery Park Loop Trail — A 2.8-mile loop through Seattle's largest park, 534 acres of forest, meadows, and beach on Magnolia Bluff with lighthouse views.
Mount Si Trail — A strenuous 4-mile climb to a rocky summit 4,000 feet above the Snoqualmie Valley, one of the most popular hikes near Seattle.
Rattlesnake Ledge Trail — A 4-mile round trip to a cliffside viewpoint over Rattlesnake Lake and the Cascades, 45 minutes east of Seattle.
Washington Park Arboretum Trail — A network of trails through 230 acres of gardens and wetlands along Lake Washington, with a Japanese garden and seasonal blooms.
Snoqualmie Falls Trail — A short walk to a 268-foot waterfall, one of Washington's most popular natural attractions, with an observation deck and lower trail.