Find Hiking Trails
There is a hiking trail for everyone in
Northeast Washington
Whether you are looking to backpack through the wilderness, or take the family on a educational nature walk, you’ll find just the right trail in Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties in Northeast Washington. The are hundreds of miles of trails on public lands, including the Colville National Forest, the Department of Natural Resources, Washington State Fish & Wildlife, the National Park Service, the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail and the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge.
If you’re looking for an Hiking Trail in a specific county, click below. To get a sense of where you’ll find these trails in the region, take a look at the interactive map.
Sherman Overlook Scenic Trail
The Sherman Overlook Scenic Trail is a short, paved trail with informational signs about the area and expansive views to the south.
White Mountain Fire Overlook
The short, paved White Mountain Fire Overlook Trail offers a look into the White Mountain fire of 1988, with dramatic views north across the fire area.
Sweet Creek Falls
The paved trail to view Sweet Creek Falls is short, and so worth it.
Camp Growden Heritage Site
This fun stop along Hwy 20, west of Kettle Falls, offers a short trail with a replica building and information about Camp Growden, a Civilian Conservation Corps site in the 1930's and 40's.
Potter's Pond
Located on the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge, Potter's Pond has a short paved trail to an accessible fishing dock, and is great for viewing wildlife.
Headquarters Trail
This paved trail is about 0.25 miles and loops around the small Spring Creek pond. There is also a short spur to a small bluff that overlooks the Little Pend Oreille River and the valley that the river runs through.
Fish Lake Trail
Pierre Lake Trail