We all know how gorgeous The Evergreen State is. If you decide to plan a memorable adventure anywhere in the state, here are 15 places with the best views in Washington that you should add to your itinerary:
- Beaver Falls
Flickr / ldeld This charming waterfall can be found along a short 0.2-mile trail within Olympic National Forest. Visit AllTrails to learn more.
- Alpine Lakes
Wikipedia In the North Cascades Range is a stunning large wilderness area that you can explore while hiking one of the many trails like the one covered in our previous post.
- North Cascades Highway
Flickr / wsdot Also known as Washington State Route 20, this is a great scenic route if you’re looking for a wondrous view. Learn more in our previous coverage.
- Ape Caves
Flickr / vineesh_devasia Just south of Mount St. Helens, these ’lava tubes’ are great for hiking and new adventures. Read more in this post.
- Dry Falls
Flickr / darkmoonslayer Located in Central Washington, you’ll find the remains of what was once the largest waterfall known on Earth, which is now 3.5 miles of steep cliff that drops over 400 feet. Learn more about this dry waterfall and the surrounding area by reading this post.
- Diablo Lake
Flickr / amyashcraft This marvelous reservoir in the North Cascade mountains was created by the Diablo Dam. The turquoise color of this body of water makes this one of the most beautiful places in Washington. For more, visit our previous coverage.
- Mount Baker Scenic Byway
Flickr / wsdot
Drive along this scenic byway to see some of the most diverse landscape the state of Washington has to offer. Head to our previous post to learn more about driving along this route.
- Palouse Falls
Flickr / michaelmattiphotography This incredible natural beauty is located in Palouse Falls State Park in Eastern Washington and was has the distinction of being named Washington’s official waterfall. Read more about Palouse Falls in our previous post.
- Hurricane Ridge
TravelingOtter/Flickr This remarkable mountainous area in Olympic National Park is perfect for snowboarding, skiing, and hiking and has endless scenic views. Head to this post to learn more.
- Marymere Falls
Flickr / jack-wei Hike along the Marymere Falls Trail to find this enchanting waterfall near Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park. Learn more about it in this post.
- Yakima River Canyon
Flickr / pictoscribe You’ll be amazed by this 15-mile canyon located between Ellensburg and Yakima. It’s stunning! Learn more by visiting this webpage.
- Mount Ellinor
Flickr / nickay311 This southern-most peak on the eastern front of the Olympic Mountains has an astonishing view! Learn about hiking the Mount Ellinor Trail in this post.
- Nooksack River Waterfall
Flickr / patrickmcnally This serene waterfall is found along the Nooksack River and you can get there by hiking this 0.1-mile trail.
- Quinault Rainforest
Flickr / iancarvell This temperate rain forest is also located in the Olympic National Park. Learn more about Quinault Rainforest in our previous post.
- Goat Rocks Wilderness
Flickr / northwesternimages With numerous overlooks in Washington, the views you’ll find in this wilderness area in the central part of the state will leave you breathless. For more information on Goat Rocks Wilderness, visit this webpage.
Who would have thought one state could have so much natural beauty?! Where have you found the best views in Washington? Please share some locations in the comment section.
Flickr / ldeld
This charming waterfall can be found along a short 0.2-mile trail within Olympic National Forest. Visit AllTrails to learn more.
Wikipedia
In the North Cascades Range is a stunning large wilderness area that you can explore while hiking one of the many trails like the one covered in our previous post.
Flickr / wsdot
Also known as Washington State Route 20, this is a great scenic route if you’re looking for a wondrous view. Learn more in our previous coverage.
Flickr / vineesh_devasia
Just south of Mount St. Helens, these ’lava tubes’ are great for hiking and new adventures. Read more in this post.
Flickr / darkmoonslayer
Located in Central Washington, you’ll find the remains of what was once the largest waterfall known on Earth, which is now 3.5 miles of steep cliff that drops over 400 feet. Learn more about this dry waterfall and the surrounding area by reading this post.
Flickr / amyashcraft
This marvelous reservoir in the North Cascade mountains was created by the Diablo Dam. The turquoise color of this body of water makes this one of the most beautiful places in Washington. For more, visit our previous coverage.
Flickr / wsdot
Drive along this scenic byway to see some of the most diverse landscape the state of Washington has to offer. Head to our previous post to learn more about driving along this route.
Flickr / michaelmattiphotography
This incredible natural beauty is located in Palouse Falls State Park in Eastern Washington and was has the distinction of being named Washington’s official waterfall. Read more about Palouse Falls in our previous post.
TravelingOtter/Flickr
This remarkable mountainous area in Olympic National Park is perfect for snowboarding, skiing, and hiking and has endless scenic views. Head to this post to learn more.
Flickr / jack-wei
Hike along the Marymere Falls Trail to find this enchanting waterfall near Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park. Learn more about it in this post.
Flickr / pictoscribe
You’ll be amazed by this 15-mile canyon located between Ellensburg and Yakima. It’s stunning! Learn more by visiting this webpage.
Flickr / nickay311
This southern-most peak on the eastern front of the Olympic Mountains has an astonishing view! Learn about hiking the Mount Ellinor Trail in this post.
Flickr / patrickmcnally
This serene waterfall is found along the Nooksack River and you can get there by hiking this 0.1-mile trail.
Flickr / iancarvell
This temperate rain forest is also located in the Olympic National Park. Learn more about Quinault Rainforest in our previous post.
Flickr / northwesternimages
With numerous overlooks in Washington, the views you’ll find in this wilderness area in the central part of the state will leave you breathless. For more information on Goat Rocks Wilderness, visit this webpage.
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Best Views In Washington May 06, 2021 Melissa M What are the most scenic hikes in Washington? The beauty found in Washington state is seemingly endless as are the number of hikes to find gorgeous scenery. The Sleeping Beauty Trail near the Columbia River Gorge is a relatively short, yet steep 2.5-mile hike that leads to an overlook with panoramic views. Your efforts will be well-rewarded with the scenery up top. If you want to feel as though you’ve entered a fairytale, take the ethereal Hoh Rain Forest Hall of Moss Trail filled with trees that are covered in moss. It’s truly an otherworldly hike. Where can I find scenic overlooks in Washington? With the number of mountains throughout the state, overlooks are found everywhere. The Washington Pass Overlook is one you don’t even have to hike to. Along the North Cascades Highway, just park the car in the parking lot and get out of your car to have a look at miles of scenery in front of you. If you are up for a hike, we recommend the Naches Peak Loop Trail, an easy pathway with an overlook where you can see a valley and Mount Rainier (although the mountain can be seen throughout the entire hike). What are some natural wonders in Washington? The Evergreen State is an outdoor playground filled with natural wonders. One such wonder is the Guler Ice Caves in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. These caves are actually lava tubes filled with incredible ice formations. They can be accessed via a 20-foot staircase into the opening where the temperature drops to 32 degrees. Oddly enough, it’s cold and icy year-round. If you are up for a road trip, you may want to check out our scenic road trip that takes you to 7 Wonders Of Washington.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Views In Washington
May 06, 2021
Melissa M
What are the most scenic hikes in Washington? The beauty found in Washington state is seemingly endless as are the number of hikes to find gorgeous scenery. The Sleeping Beauty Trail near the Columbia River Gorge is a relatively short, yet steep 2.5-mile hike that leads to an overlook with panoramic views. Your efforts will be well-rewarded with the scenery up top. If you want to feel as though you’ve entered a fairytale, take the ethereal Hoh Rain Forest Hall of Moss Trail filled with trees that are covered in moss. It’s truly an otherworldly hike. Where can I find scenic overlooks in Washington? With the number of mountains throughout the state, overlooks are found everywhere. The Washington Pass Overlook is one you don’t even have to hike to. Along the North Cascades Highway, just park the car in the parking lot and get out of your car to have a look at miles of scenery in front of you. If you are up for a hike, we recommend the Naches Peak Loop Trail, an easy pathway with an overlook where you can see a valley and Mount Rainier (although the mountain can be seen throughout the entire hike). What are some natural wonders in Washington? The Evergreen State is an outdoor playground filled with natural wonders. One such wonder is the Guler Ice Caves in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. These caves are actually lava tubes filled with incredible ice formations. They can be accessed via a 20-foot staircase into the opening where the temperature drops to 32 degrees. Oddly enough, it’s cold and icy year-round. If you are up for a road trip, you may want to check out our scenic road trip that takes you to 7 Wonders Of Washington.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
The beauty found in Washington state is seemingly endless as are the number of hikes to find gorgeous scenery. The Sleeping Beauty Trail near the Columbia River Gorge is a relatively short, yet steep 2.5-mile hike that leads to an overlook with panoramic views. Your efforts will be well-rewarded with the scenery up top. If you want to feel as though you’ve entered a fairytale, take the ethereal Hoh Rain Forest Hall of Moss Trail filled with trees that are covered in moss. It’s truly an otherworldly hike.
Where can I find scenic overlooks in Washington?
With the number of mountains throughout the state, overlooks are found everywhere. The Washington Pass Overlook is one you don’t even have to hike to. Along the North Cascades Highway, just park the car in the parking lot and get out of your car to have a look at miles of scenery in front of you. If you are up for a hike, we recommend the Naches Peak Loop Trail, an easy pathway with an overlook where you can see a valley and Mount Rainier (although the mountain can be seen throughout the entire hike).
What are some natural wonders in Washington?
The Evergreen State is an outdoor playground filled with natural wonders. One such wonder is the Guler Ice Caves in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. These caves are actually lava tubes filled with incredible ice formations. They can be accessed via a 20-foot staircase into the opening where the temperature drops to 32 degrees. Oddly enough, it’s cold and icy year-round. If you are up for a road trip, you may want to check out our scenic road trip that takes you to 7 Wonders Of Washington.
