These seven Washington hiking trails are your best bet for seeing ... which drape the mountain in a distinct green-gold color ...

As far as mountain towns in Washington go ... One of the most scenic hiking trails in Cle Elum happens to be Gold Creek Pond. The lush greenery surrounding the water looks like a Bob Ross painting.

Overall, there are about 500 trails in this scenic park located about 75 miles from Washington, D.C., in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The best hike in this region is Old Rag, but it's a tough ...

And across that terrain, there would be trails for the pure outdoor lover. The roughly 8-mile network is particularly beloved by mountain bikers ... purple and gold. Gold sounded most enticing ...