Cell Coverage for Hiking in Washington
Find cell service information for 18 hiking trails across Washington. Know which carrier works best before you hit the trail.
Coverage Overview
Generally offers the best coverage in Washington's mountain and rural areas.
Strong coverage near populated areas, weaker in remote backcountry.
Best along highways and in cities, limited in wilderness areas.
All Trails in Washington
18 trails with coverage information
Skyline Trail
Mount Rainier National Park5.5 miles • Moderate • 1700 ft elevation gain
Enchantments Thru-Hike
Leavenworth18.0 miles • Hard • 4500 ft elevation gain
Colchuck Lake Trail
Leavenworth8.0 miles • Hard • 2300 ft elevation gain
Rattlesnake Ledge Trail
Seattle4.0 miles • Moderate • 1160 ft elevation gain
Mount Si Trail
Seattle8.0 miles • Hard • 3150 ft elevation gain
Snow Lake Trail
Seattle7.2 miles • Moderate • 1800 ft elevation gain
Spray Park Trail
Mount Rainier National Park8.0 miles • Hard • 2700 ft elevation gain
Lake 22 Trail
Seattle5.4 miles • Moderate • 1350 ft elevation gain
Maple Pass Loop
North Cascades7.2 miles • Moderate • 2000 ft elevation gain
Hidden Lake Lookout
North Cascades8.0 miles • Hard • 3100 ft elevation gain
Chain Lakes Loop
Mount Baker7.5 miles • Moderate • 1800 ft elevation gain
Hurricane Hill Trail
Olympic National Park3.2 miles • Easy • 700 ft elevation gain
Hoh River Trail
Olympic National Park17.4 miles • Moderate • 3000 ft elevation gain
Lake Serene Trail
Seattle7.2 miles • Hard • 2000 ft elevation gain
Poo Poo Point Trail
Seattle4.0 miles • Moderate • 1650 ft elevation gain
Sahale Arm Trail
North Cascades12.0 miles • Hard • 4000 ft elevation gain
Wallace Falls Trail
Seattle5.6 miles • Moderate • 1200 ft elevation gain
Ozette Triangle
Olympic National Park9.0 miles • Moderate • 300 ft elevation gain
Hiking Safety Tips for Washington
Download Offline Maps
Always download trail maps before leaving cell service. Apps like Gaia GPS and AllTrails offer offline mode.
Share Your Plans
Tell someone your hiking itinerary and expected return time, especially in areas with no cell coverage.
Satellite Communication
Consider a satellite communicator like Garmin inReach for emergencies in remote backcountry areas.
Carry Physical Maps
A paper topo map and compass don't need batteries or cell service. Essential for backcountry navigation.