At 18.5 miles, this epic Washington trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is a challenging hiking trip with stunning views of mountains, lakes, and meadows.

In fact, Kühl named Washington one of the best states for hiking in an Oct. 9 ranking. Here’s a closer look at where the ...

Of all the trails in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness, there's one traverse that's considered the crown jewel of hiking. Here's how to through-hike it.