Hit the Trails: Seattle’s Best Day Hikes and Stunning Views 

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Seattle, also known as the Emerald City, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The city is renowned for its proximity to mountains and water, making it an excellent place for hiking.

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If you’re looking for excellent day hikes from Seattle, you won’t be disappointed!

Explore the Emerald City’s Surroundings: Seattle’s Top Day Hikes

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The beautiful evergreen forest you hike through makes the neverending switchbacks pass with ease. In the end, you’re rewarded with sweeping views of Mount Washington, Mount Si, and Rattlesnake Lake.

Rattlesnake Ledge

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You’ll hike 8 miles through the Pacific Northwest forest and ascend approximately 3,150 feet, to be greeted at the top with an amazing view of the Snoqualmie Valley.

Mount Si (aka Big Si)

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Little Si is a short-but-steep climb, coming in at 3.7 miles and 1,300 feet of elevation gain. You’ll reach the top and, on a clear day, see other peaks as well as the valley.

Little Si

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The Point is very popular with paragliders, and on most days, you’ll see at least a few using it as a launching-off point.

Poo Poo Point

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Catch a glimpse of an old cabin from when Snow Lake was someone’s private property, and follow the path down to the water, for a lovely picnic spot.

Snow Lake 

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