Horseback Riding Trails in Washington

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  • BPA Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.83 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    Meandering down an electric line corridor, this trail serves as a connector between Celebration Park and the downtown areas of Federal Way with its southwestern neighborhoods. This trail also rides alongside city offices, providing opportunity ...

  • Captain William Clark Park Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.10 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone

    The Captain William Clark Park Trail follows the Columbia River from Steamboat Landing Park to the border of the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Along the way, trail-goers will enjoy views of the river and Mt. Hood. The trail parallels ...

  • Cascade Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 22.30 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone, Gravel

    The Cascade Trail follows the Skagit River along an old rail bed of the Burlington Northern line, between Sedro-Woolley and Concrete. The trail parallels State Route 20 through cultivated fields, open space, scattered woodlands and river bottoms. ...

  • Cedar River Trail (WA)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 17.30 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Gravel

    The Cedar River Trail follows an old railroad right-of-way from downtown Renton to King County's Landsburg Park, alongside the scenic Cedar River. A greenway branch of the trail (Cedar River to Green River Trail) heads south from Whitte Road ...

  • Centennial Trail (WA)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 30.20 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    Washington's Centennial Trail currently runs for 30 miles from Snohomish to the Skagit County line, linking neighborhoods with businesses and shopping districts. The trail provides a pleasant route for commuters and recreationists alike. The ...

  • Chehalis Western Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 20.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Thurston County Parks and Recreation Department acquired 15.5-miles of the Chehalis Western Railroad corridor from Weyerhaeuser Timber Company in 1989 and 1996. The County recently took over the northern 5 miles from Lacey to Woodward Bay ...

  • Coal Creek Park Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Dirt, Grass

    This trail follows along a preserved suburban creek valley through third growth forests once heavily used by the coal mining industry. The east end of the trail enters Cougar Mountain Regional Park, over 3000 acres and 25 additional miles of ...

  • Colfax Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3 miles
    Surface: Dirt

    The Colfax Trail follows an abandoned rail corridor, which snakes along the river northwest of the town of Colfax. Along the way you'll likely see wildlife in the surrounding Palouse hills and the river bottom.

  • Columbia Plateau Trail State Park

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 130 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

    As of late 2011 the Columbia Plateau Trail State Park has developed 38 miles in two segments between Fish Lake near Cheney and Martin Road near Sprague, and between Ice Harbor Dam near the Tri-Cities and Snake River Junction. It passes through ...

  • Dry Creek Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 4 miles
    Surface: Dirt

    Located above the Cowlitz Valley, Dry Creek Trail begins on Road 20, climbs steeply south through a dense, young forest and ends at the former site of Smith Point Lookout. Features include views of the Cowlitz River Valley, Goat Dike and Smith ...

  • Everett-Seattle Interurban

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 30 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Gravel

    The Everett–Seattle Interurban Trail runs for 30 miles between Everett, Washington, on the north (Broadway at 41st Street) and the Seattle suburb of Greenwood on the south (N. 110th Street). The route follows the old right-of-way used by ...

  • Ferry County Rail Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 24.80 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Dirt

    The Ferry County Rail Trail corridor, most recently used by the Kettle Falls International Railway to haul lumber from the Vaagen Brothers lumber mill to Colville and beyond, runs north—south from Republic to Wall Street in Danville. The ...

  • Foothills Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 28 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Ballast, Dirt

    The Foothills Trail is a 12-foot wide non-motorized asphalt trail and linear park suitable for bicycles, walking, in-line skates and wheel chairs. It also has a soft shoulder path for equestrians. Completed paved sections include 15 miles from ...

  • Foothills Trail Extension (Pierce County)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 1.10 miles
    Surface: Concrete

    From Pierce County, Washington website: The Foothills Trail is a 12-foot wide non-motorized asphalt trail/linear park suitable for bicycles, walking, in-line skates and wheel chairs. It also has a soft shoulder path for equestrians. Completed ...

  • Golden Tiger Pathway

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2.50 miles
    Surface: Gravel

    The Golden Tiger Pathway is the first 2.5 miles of what will become a 28 mile long multi use trail in northern Washington. The Golden Tiger Pathway is open to motorized use, but 26 miles of the future sections will be non-motorized. The Great ...

  • Iron Horse State Park

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 82 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Gravel

    UPDATE: Tunnels 46-49 are currently closed, though 48 and 49 are anticipated to be reopened in spring/summer 2013. See the Washington State Parks site for detour instructions. The Iron Horse State Park trail was constructed from the western ...

  • Issaquah-Preston Trail (formerly Issaquah Creek Trail)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5.80 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Gravel

    Formerly the Issaquah Creek Trail, the Issaquah-Preston Trail links the towns of Issaquah and Preston in King County, Washington. The new section between High Point and SE High Point Way is hard-packed gravel, which parallels I-90 for a stretch. ...

  • Iverson Railroad Grade Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2 miles
    Surface: Dirt

    The Iverson Railroad Grade Trail, located within Tiger Mountain State Forest, is popular with mountain bikers. The rolling trail is considered challenging and often gets muddy. Mountain bikers recommend riding the trail from the top down because ...

  • John Wayne Pioneer Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 145 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

    The John Wayne Pioneer Trail follows the former roadbed of the Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul-Pacific Railroad two-thirds of the way across Washington, from the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains to the border with Idaho. The 100-mile portion ...

  • King County Interurban Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 14 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    When complete the King County Interurban Trails will total 46 miles, from Alki Point in Seattle to Auburn Narrows Park in Auburn. As of autumn 2011, only 14 miles of trail are complete, between Fort Dent Way in Tukwila and 3rd Avenue SW in Pacific. The ...

  • Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 17 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail is open to hikers and horseback riders. The trail can be difficult to navigate in places, since other trails link with it (some unmaintained). There are a few stream and forest road crossings. For more ...

  • Northwest Timber Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 2.20 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    The Northwest Timber Trail, located within Tiger Mountain State Forest, is popular with mountain bikers. The rolling trail is considered moderate on this trail but sometimes gets muddy. Other trails in the area include the Iverson Railroad Grade ...

  • Olympic Discovery Trail East - Sound and Bay Section

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 7.80 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) encompasses about 126 miles between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The trail travels east—west the width of the Olympic Peninsula between Port Angeles and the Pacific Ocean at La Push, ...

  • Olympic Discovery Trail East Central - River and Prairie Section

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 26.40 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone

    The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) encompasses about 126 miles between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The trail travels east—west the width of the Olympic Peninsula between Port Angeles and the Pacific Ocean at La Push, ...

  • Olympic Discovery Trail West Central - Lake and Foothills Section

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 31.70 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Gravel

    The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) encompasses about 126 miles between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The trail travels east—west the width of the Olympic Peninsula between Port Angeles and the Pacific Ocean at La Push, ...

  • Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 36 miles
    Surface: Dirt

    Only the first 1.5 miles of this trail follows the old railroad grade.

  • Pratt River Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 7.50 miles
    Surface: Ballast

    Long been unmaintained, the Pratt River Trail in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is getting a partial face lift. As of 2012, 3.25 miles of the lower part of the trail is being rerouted and rebuilt to provide access for hiking. For ...

  • Preston Railroad Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.20 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

    The Preston Railroad Trail, located within Tiger Mountain State Forest, is popular with mountain bikers. The rolling trail follows a contour line around East Tiger Mountain and can be bumpy in places with tree roots and rocks. The trail provides ...

  • Preston-Snoqualmie Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 6.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    This trail rewards users with an interesting view of Snoqualmie Falls after experiencing several miles of western Washington forests. A short series of switchbacks near the mid-point can be a challenge to some users.

  • Railroad Trail (WA)

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.50 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone, Gravel

    The Railroad Trail through east Bellingham runs for more than 3 miles between the city's Bloedel Donovan Park and Memorial Park, providing an off-road alternative to the cross-town route of Alabama Street. Following an old railroad right-of-way, ...

  • Redmond Watershed

    State: WA
    Length: 3 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    Nice beginner mountain bike trail. Has lots of up and down hills, corners, little stumps. It is a great workout and a place to practice some technical stuff. Great scenery, and surprisingly is you go the 3 miles and come back, the 6 mile back ...

  • Sammamish River Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 11 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Dirt

    The Sammamish River Trail skirts the Army Corps of Engineers river that connects Lake Sammamish to Lake Washington. It connects to the East Lake Sammamish Trail at Marymoor Park and runs north through Redmond, the Bicycle Capitol of the Northwest, ...

  • Similkameen Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 3.50 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    The Similkameen Trail begins on the western outskirts of Oroville, a small town in north-central Washington just a few miles south of the Canadian border. Following the historic Great Northern Railroad right-of-way, the gravel and dirt pathway ...

  • Snoqualmie Valley Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 31.50 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Gravel

    The Snoqualmie Valley Trail traverses one of northwest Washington's most beautiful agricultural landscapes, passing through several communities and taking in parks, natural areas and farmland. In addition, the trail incorporates railroad trestles ...

  • Soos Creek Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 5.75 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    This north-south corridor through the city of Kent, Washington is a fully-paved, Class I trail through heavily wooded forests. Following the path of the Soos Creek, this trail begins in the Lake Meridian region and travels northward toward Meeker ...

  • Spokane River Centennial Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 37 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Spokane River Centennial Trail runs along a paved path following mostly along the winding course of the Spokane River between the Washington–Idaho state line and Sontag Park in Nine Mile Falls, 37 miles west of Spokane. At its eastern ...

  • Tolt Pipeline Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 12 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel, Sand

    The Tolt Pipeline serves as a major connection between Duvall, WA and the Sammamish River. This trail follows a water pipeline right-of-way and is not recommended for all trail go-ers. The majority of traffic on this trail consists of mountain ...

  • Whatcom County and Bellingham Interurban Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 7 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

    The Interurban Trail links the Fairhaven section of Bellingham with Larrabee State Park to the south. The mixed-surface trail follows an old railway corridor on a mostly level grade, except for one steep section through Arroyo Park. The route ...

  • Whitehorse Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 6 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Gravel

    The Whitehorse Trail runs along the former Burlington Northern rail line between Arlington, WA and Darrington. The eastern end of the trail is currently open for 6 miles between Darrington and Swede Heaven Rd. The remaining 21 miles are officially ...

  • Willapa Hills Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: WA
    Length: 56 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

    The Willapa Hills Trail runs 56 miles between Chehalis and South Bend in Washington state. Formerly a Northern Pacific Railway, this corridor was rail banked and is in the process of being converted into a rail-trail. Though both ends are paved, ...