Seattle Hiking Tours: 4 Worth Booking

1.Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Leave downtown Seattle at 9 a.m. for a guided, two-hour hike through Olallie State Park to Twin Falls and Upper Falls. Then see 270-foot Snoqualmie Falls, historic Snoqualmie, North Bend, and Borst Lake. Guides including John, Susan, Brie, Rachel, and Bri lead small groups of up to 14 in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Truly amazing experience!!! Highly recommend this tour. The hike was a bit of a challenge but the views were worth the effort.”

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2.Mt. Rainier highlights – old forest, falls and glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle with a small group of up to 14. Hike near Paradise, picnic by glacier views, and visit Narada Falls, Christine Falls, Reflection Lake, and old-growth forest near Longmire. Snowshoes, crampons, poles, water, transport, and park fees are included. Guides such as Susan, Nate, Rachel, and Matt lead the day, but the guide is not guaranteed.

“Susan (our driver & guide) was friendly & professional. She arranged our stops to minimize delays, and ensured everyone had ample opportunities to use a restroom and purchase food throughout our 11 hour tour (including the two, 3 hour drives from & back to Seattle).”

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3.Visit Snoqualmie and Hike to Twin Falls (Transportation included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76Best value

Meet guide Jonny at Zeitgeist Coffee in downtown Seattle for a half-day trip to Snoqualmie Falls and Olallie State Park. You’ll see the 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls, hike through Cascade rainforest to Twin Falls, and return by van. Expect a moderate trail with hills, mud in wet weather, and about 2.4 to 3 miles of walking.

“Jonny took us on a safe drive and a bus, there were 11 of us total. We visited two different viewpoints of Snoqualmie Falls, both fantastic. Then a short drive to the hiking spot, which was filled with lush green galore. The hike was about 2.4 miles total, and my guy and I decided to stop short and head back so we can take more time in photo spots. It is about 1000 feet total elevation, so take that into account if you don’t do well with elevation. You can always turn back and do your own thing, as it is an out and back trail, so you can’t really…”

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4.Seattle: Mt. Rainier Park Guided Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 10 hours · from $179

Spend 10 hours exploring Mt. Rainier National Park from Seattle in a small group of up to 14. Guides such as Susan, Rachel, Ed, and Marc lead scenic stops, forest walks, waterfall visits, and seasonal snow hikes. Transportation, park entry, poles, and winter gear are included. Bring food and dress for changing weather.

“Mt Rainer hike is a surreal experience. And our guide Ed who showed us around and also was mindful with our hiking past helped us not only look around the place but also hike up safely in our pace. Overall, it was worth it!!! Definitely recommend it.”

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