The 6 Best Hikes for Kids Who Hate to Hike
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They’ll be having fun before they know it. Photo: iStock
Hikes are better with a prize!
Some kids are all in when it comes to hiking, but others might need a little extra motivation to hit the trail. (Let’s be honest, parents like a good reward, too!) Try one of these hikes that end with a fun “prize,” and you might just convince even the most reluctant hiker to come along.
Remember: Before you head out on any of these hikes, check the Washington Trails Association website for current trail conditions and driving directions.
To scroll through all the hikes on our list, click the link at the bottom of the page or the arrow above the image. Or, jump to the hike you can't wait to check out on the list below:
- Heybrook Lookout, Central Cascades
- Old Sauk River, North Cascades
- Northern State Ghost Town, North Cascades
- Pyramid Lake, North Cascades
- Panorama Point, Mount Rainier
- Meadowdale Beach Park, Edmonds
Up first: Heybrook Lookout, Central Cascades
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published a few years ago and updated most recently on June 12, 2025 by ParentMap's associate editor, Kari Hanson.
