Tumwater Pipeline Trail
About This Trail
This is a fun little beautiful trail in the valley along the river. In the summer it’s full of lush green vegetation, in the fall it has stunning vibrant colors and a nice little place to learn to snowshoe or use your micro spikes in winter. There is a small stream crossing that can be kind of hairy in the spring with heavy snow melt. Much easier to cross in summer- early winter. At the end of the trail there is a nice little spot to stop and watch the rock climbers from across the river. There is also a hole in the rock where there used to be a tunnel through the hillside that has since mostly collapsed but can be seen safely from the outside of the opening. Also please, the river looks inviting but stay out! There are strong currents and many drown there.
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/tumwater Submitted by: Rachel Potts, Hike it Baby Seattle |
Trail Features
Surface type | Dirt |
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Elevation gain | 100 ft. |
Stroller friendly | No |
ADA accessible | No |
Water fountains | No |
Bathrooms | Yes |
Cell reception | Spotty |
Pet friendly | No |
Nearby convenience store | Yes |
Camping Nearby | Yes |
Emergency support within 5 miles |
No |
Trail highlights
Fee & Parking Details
Free, park in lot
Trail Contributor

Hike it Baby Trail Guide is managed by the Family Trail Guide team. If a trail has been “abandoned” by the initial owner, it gets adopted by the team. Also, if there are no trails in the area, the Family Trail Guide team researches trails that are family friendly in the area to insure that hikes cover all areas where Hike it Baby hikes.
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Trail Map
Getting There
From seattle, drive east on Highway 2 for a little less than 98 miles to the trailhead, which is just off the Highway to your right between mileposts 97 and 98.
Coming from Leavenworth, you’ll drive west on Highway 2 just two miles to the trailhead, just past milepost 98.