The 5 Seattle Hiking Tours That Earn Their Price

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, moderate hike through Olallie State Park to Twin Falls and Upper Falls. You’ll also see Snoqualmie Falls, North Bend, historic Snoqualmie, and Borst Lake. Guides such as John, Susan, Brie, and Rachel lead small groups of up to 14.

“Whilst not essential - I think good hiking boots were well worth wearing. Our guide Rachel was excellent.”

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

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

This 10 to 11 hour Seattle tour visits Paradise, Narada Falls, Reflection Lake, Christine Falls, and old-growth forest near Longmire. You hike about a mile uphill to a glacier-side picnic spot, or snowshoe from November through June. Guides including Susan, John, Nate, and Rachel lead groups of up to 14.

“Only thing I wasn't expecting was how much of a incline there was to get to the stopping point at Mt Rainier”

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

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

Leave Seattle at 8 a.m. for Snoqualmie Falls and Olallie State Park. Guide Jonny leads a moderate forest hike to Twin Falls, shares local nature and history, and handles the driving back to downtown. Expect cool spray, giant trees, mud in wet weather, and about 2.4 to 3 miles on foot.

“This was a fun and beautiful trip. The falls are absolutely enchanting. Jonny was knowledgeable and a fun guide. He provided information on the ecosystem, hikes, and history, he is knowledgeable and friendly often checking in with everyone to make sure everyone was comfortable. I Highly recommend this experience.”

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4.Pacific Northwest Waterfalls & Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 4h 30m · from $79

Join a small group of up to 14 for a half-day trip from downtown Seattle to Twin Falls, Snoqualmie Falls, North Bend, and Borst Lake. Expect a hilly forest hike, trekking poles, snacks, and stories about logging, Twin Peaks, and the Cascades from guides such as Susan, Gemma, Scott, and Matt.

“I had an amazing experience. All credit to Scott for his tour leadership. Providing a calm, engaging, and knowledgeable presence the entire time. He also kindly provided energy boosting snacks for the hike. Would recommend this trip as a great half day taster of the Pacific North West.”

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5.Mt. Rainier Park Guided Full-Day Tour

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

Travel from downtown Seattle to Mt. Rainier National Park with a guide such as Susan, Rachel, Marc, or Ed. Expect glacier views, waterfalls, old-growth forest, scenic stops, and light to moderate hiking in a group of up to 14. Snowshoes, crampons, and walking sticks are supplied when needed.

“We had an absolutely incredible time! This experience completely exceeded our expectations. Susan was beyond amazing—so warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can really feel her passion for what she does, and it made the whole day even more special. She took us to so many breathtaking places with a perfect mix of light hiking, snow, and gorgeous waterfalls. Everything was beautifully planned, so we could just relax and enjoy every moment. On top of that, she was so thoughtful—always offering to take photos of us and giving us the best recommendations along the way. We truly felt cared for from start to finish. This was 100% worth it, and…”

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