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Hiking trails lead to many of the most beautiful spots of Mt. Rainier National Park: Crystalline high mountain lakes, cascading waterfalls, meandering streams, sub-alpine meadows carpeted in flowers, and peaks offering vistas of the glaciers of Rainier. The granddaddy of them all is the famous Wonderland Trail, a multi-day journey covering over 93 miles that encircles the entire mountain. Find trails in all corners of the park, for all ability levels. Use the sortable list below to find the perfect hike for you.

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Title	Difficulty	Distance	Duration	Elevation Gain	Snow-Free	Pass Required
Title	Difficulty	Distance	Duration	Elevation Gain	Snow-Free	Pass Required
Allen Mountain	Moderate	10 mi RT	6 hrs	2350	July - October	None
Alta Vista Trail	Easy	01.2 mi RT	0.75 hr	520	Mid-July - Mid-September	Natl. Park Pass
American Ridge Via Goat Creek	Easy	08.2 mi RT	4-6 hrs	2600	July - Early-November	None
Bearhead Mountain	Moderate	05.8 mi RT	3 hrs	1789	July - Late-October	NW Forest Pass
Bench and Snow Lakes	Moderate	02.6 mi RT	1.5 hrs	700	July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Berkeley Park	Moderate	11.3 mi RT	6 hrs	400 in / 1200 out	Mid-July - Early-October	Natl. Park Pass
Big Crow Basin and Basin Lake	Strenuous	15.8 mi Loop	2 days	4000	Late-June - October	Overnight Camping Permit
Boise Creek \| Hancock Lands	Moderate	03 mi RT	2-3 hrs	300	April - October	Hancock Lands Permit
Boulder Cave Natural Area	Easy	02.25 mi RT	1-2 hrs	300	June - September	NW Forest Pass
Boundary Trail Carbon River	Moderate	02.6 mi RT	2-3 hrs	1320	June - October	Natl. Park Pass
Boundary Trail Nisqually Entrance	Moderate	05.6 mi RT	4-5 hrs	2700	July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Brown Peak via Palisades Lakes Trail	Moderate	08.6 mi RT	5-6 hrs	1800	July - October	None
Bullion Basin Loop	Moderate	08.1 mi RT	2-3 hrs	2420	June - October	None
Burroughs Mountains	Moderate	05.4 mi RT	3-4 hrs	1443	Late-July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Camp Muir Trail	Strenuous	09 mi RT	8-10 hrs	4788	Mid-July - Early-September	Natl. Park Pass
Carbon Glacier Trail	Strenuous	17.5 mi RT	6 hrs	1300	Early-May - Late-November	Natl. Park Pass
Carbon River Road to Ipsut Falls	Easy	10.8-15 mi RT	3-7 hrs	700-1300	Year Round	Natl. Park Pass
Carbon River Road Hike	Moderate	16 mi RT	9 hrs	640	Mid-March - October	Natl. Park Pass
Chenuis Falls	Easy	06.4 mi RT	4.5 hrs	50	April - October	Natl. Park Pass
Cispus Braille Trail	Easy	01 mi Loop	0.5-1 hr	0	May - October	None
Cora Lake	Easy	01.4 mi RT	1 hr	400	June - November	None
Corral Pass	Easy	02.6 mi RT	1 hr	560	July - October	NW Forest Pass
Cougar Lakes via the PCT	Strenuous	19.2 mi RT	2-3 days	3200	Mid-July - Late-October	NW Forest Pass
Cowiche Mountain	Moderate	06.2 mi Loop	4-5 hrs	1250	March-November	None
Cowlitz Divide	Strenuous	11.8 mi RT	6-7 hrs	2850	July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Crow Lake Way Trail	Moderate	08.5 mi RT	7 hrs	2500	Late-June - Mid-October	NW Forest Pass
Crystal Lakes	Moderate	06.4 mi RT	3-4 hrs	2300	mid-June - September	None
Crystal Mountain Loop	Moderate	07.25 mi Loop	5 hrs	2715	June - October	NW Forest Pass
Crystal Peak	Moderate	07 mi RT	5 hrs	3048	Mid-June - October	NW Forest Pass
Deadwood Lakes	Easy	03.35 mi RT	3 hrs	867	Mid-July - Mid-October	NW Forest Pass
Deep Creek Trail No. 1196	Strenuous	11 mi RT	7 hrs	3750	June - October	NW Forest Pass
Denman Falls	Strenuous	16.3 mt RT	7-8 hrs	3360	June - October	Natl. Park Pass
Dewey Lakes	Moderate	05.4 mi RT	3.5 hrs	388 in / 643 out	mid-July - October	NW Forest Pass
Doe Falls via Suntop	Moderate	07.25 mi. RT	4 hrs	1718	June - Late-October	NW Forest Pass
Eagle Peak	Strenuous	08.4 mi RT	5 hrs	3041	Mid-July - Early-October	Natl. Park Pass
Eastside Trail	Moderate	12 mi RT	6 hrs	1900	Late-May - October	Natl. Park Pass
Eastside Trail Middle	Easy	03.6 mi RT	2-3 hrs	1000	July - Mid-November	Natl. Park Pass
Eastside Trail Upper	Moderate	05.36 mi one-way	3 hrs	440	Early-May - Late-October	Natl. Park Pass
Echo Lake from Greenwater Lakes	Moderate	14.08 mi RT	6-7 hrs	2900	July - September	NW Forest Pass
Edgar Rock	Easy	03 mi RT	1.5 hrs	1350	May - October	NW Forest Pass
Emerald Ridge / Tahoma Creek	Strenuous	13.7 mi	8 hrs	3141	Mid-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Emmons Moraine Trail	Easy	03 mi RT	1.5 hrs	523	July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Fairfax Ghost Town	Easy	02 mi RT	2-3 hrs	100	Year Round	None
Federation Forest State Park	Easy	01.5 mi Loop	1.5 hrs	0	Year Round	Discover Pass
Flaming Geyser State Park	Easy	02.5 mi Loop	1 hr	300	Year Round	Discover Pass
Fryingpan Lake	Moderate	06.5 mi RT	3.5 hrs	2121	Early-June -Mid-November	None
Glacier Basin	Moderate	09.6 mi RT	5-7 hrs	2530	July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Glacier Lake Trail	Moderate	06.6 mi RT	3.5 hrs	2121	June - Mid-November	None
Glacier View	Moderate	04.2 mi RT	3 hrs	1000	July - October	None
Goat Falls	Easy	01 mi RT	.75 hrs	238	March - November	NW Forest Pass
Goat Peak	Easy	03.9 mi RT	3 hrs	1900	June - October	NW Forest Pass
Gobblers Knob / Lake George	Strenuous	12.5 mi RT	6 hrs	2700	July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Golden Gate Trail	Easy	03 mi RT	2.5 hrs	1000	August - September	Natl. Park Pass
Grand Park via Lake Eleanor	Moderate	07.5 mi RT	5-6 hrs	1080	Late-May - Late-October	NW Forest Pass
Granite & Bertha May Lakes	Easy	03.6 mi RT	2-5 hrs	500	July - November	NW Forest Pass
Green Lake Trail	Moderate	09.6 mi RT	4 hrs	1120	May - November	Natl. Park Pass
Greenwater Lakes	Easy	04 mi RT	2 hrs	200	May - Mid-November	NW Forest Pass
Grove of the Patriarchs	Easy	01.5 mi RT	1 hr	0	June - October	Natl. Park Pass
Henskin Lake	Moderate	03 mi RT	2 hrs	2044	July - October	NW Forest Pass
High Rock Lookout	Moderate	03. mi RT	3 hrs	1350	Late-June - October	None
Howard Peak Scramble	Strenuous	07 mi RT	5-6 hrs	2200	July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Huckleberry Creek	Moderate	10.1 mi one-way	5-6 hrs	400	Mid-July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Huckleberry Creek Backpack	Strenuous	15 mi RT	2 days	2750	July - October	Overnight Camping Permit
Indian Bar	Strenuous	14.5 mi RT	10 hrs	4850	Late-July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Indian Henry's Hunting Ground	Strenuous	14 mi RT	7-8 hrs	3200	Mid-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Indian Henry's via Kautz Creek	Strenuous	11 mi RT	7 hrs	3800	Mid-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Ipsut Creek Trail	Strenuous	18 mi RT	4 hrs	2800	June - October	Natl. Park Pass
Juniper Ridge Trail	Moderate	06.3 mi RT	4-5 hrs	2075	July - October	None
Kautz Creek	Strenuous	10 mi RT	6 hrs	3138	Mid-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Kelly Butte	Moderate	03.68 mi RT	2.5-3 hrs	1080	June - September	None
Klapatche Park	Strenuous	21.4 mi RT	2+ days	4600	Mid-July - October	Overnight Camping Permit
Knapsack Pass	Moderate	03.4 mi RT	3-5 hrs	1200	June - October	Natl. Park Pass
Lake West and Lake Helen	Moderate	08.4 mi RT	6 hrs	1600	July - October	None
Laughingwater Creek Trail	Strenuous	12 mi RT	6-7 hrs	2825	Mid-July - Late-October	None
Little Mashel Falls \| Pack Forest	Easy	05.75 mi RT	2-3 hrs	700	Year Round	None
Lost Lake from Greenwater Lakes	Moderate	12 mi RT	6-7 hrs	1800	Late-May - Late-October	NW Forest Pass
Manley Moore Rd / The Foothills Trail	Moderate	10 mi RT	4.5 hrs	29	Year-Round	None
Martha Falls via the Wonderland Trail	Easy	01.8 mi RT	1-2 hrs	730	Mid-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Mazama Ridge Loop	Moderate	05.7 mi Loop	3-4 hrs	1350	July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Melmont Ghost Town	Easy	03.84 mi RT	2-3 hrs	304	Year Round	None
Mildred Point	Strenuous	10.1 mi RT	5-7 hrs	3750	July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Millpond and Smallwood Parks	Easy	01.5 mi RT	1 hr	0	Year-Round	None
Moraine Trail via Dead Horse Trail	Easy	03.25 mi RT	2-3 hrs	800	Mid-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Mount Beljica and Goat Lake	Moderate	05 mi RT	4 hrs	1150	July - October	None
Mount Fremont Lookout	Moderate	05.4 mi RT	3 hrs	800	Mid-July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Mud Mt. Dam Recreational Area	Easy	04.2 mi RT	2 hrs	0	Year Round	None
Naches Peak	Moderate	04.5 mi. Loop	3 hrs	700	Mid-July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Nisqually Vista / Paradise Flower Trails	Easy	02.2 mi Loop	0.75 hr	400	Mid-July - Mid-September	Natl. Park Pass
Noble Knob Trail	Moderate	04 mi RT	3 hrs	1100	July - September	NW Forest Pass
Nolte State Park	Easy	01.4 mi Loop	1 hr	12	Year Round	Discover Pass
Norse Peak	Strenuous	09.5 mi RT	4-5 hrs	3122	July - October	NW Forest Pass
Northern Loop Trail	Strenuous	36.3 mi RT	4 days	9000	Mid-July - Mid-October	Overnight Camping Permit
Old Mine Trail	Moderate	03.4 mi RT	2 hrs	425	Mid-July - Late-October	Natl. Park Pass
Owyhigh Lakes	Moderate	07 mi RT	3.5 hrs	1350	Mid-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Pack Forest Trails	Strenuous	11 mi RT	7 hrs	3750	Early-June - Late-October	NW Forest Pass
Packwood Lake	Easy	09 mi RT	4 hrs	400	Late-May - October	NW Forest Pass
Palisades Lakes	Moderate	07.5 mi RT	4 hrs	700 in / 800 out	July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Palisades Trail (Hwy 410)	Moderate	05 mi RT	2.5 hrs	1100	Late-April - Late-November	NW Forest Pass
Paradise Glacier	Moderate	08.5 mi RT	3.5 hrs	1885	Late-July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Paradise River / Narada Falls	Moderate	06.1 mi one-way	2.5 hrs	2,700 (or loss)	Mid-July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Paul Peak	Strenuous	07.8 mi RT	4 hrs	200 in / 950 out	April - October	Natl. Park Pass
PCT: Chinook Pass to Crown Point	Moderate	14 mi RT	6-8 hrs	3480	Mid-July - Mid-October	NW Forest Pass
Pinnacle Peak	Moderate	02 mi RT	2 hrs	1000	Year Round	None
Pinnacle Saddle / Plummer Peak	Moderate	03 mi RT	2-3 hrs	1150	Mid-July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Placer Lake via Morse Creek Road	Moderate	08 mi RT	4 hrs	1900	Late June - October	NW Forest Pass
Pleasant Valley Loop	Easy	05.4 mi RT	2-3 hrs	715	Mid-May - October	None
Rainforest Nature Loop Trail	Easy	0.3 mi Loop	0.5-1 hr	0	Year Round	Natl. Park Pass
Rampart Ridge Trail	Moderate	05.4 mi Loop	4 hrs	1450	Mid-June - Early-October	Natl. Park Pass
Ranger Creek Trail	Moderate	11.6 mi RT	8 hrs	2720	Mid-May - October	NW Forest Pass
Reflection Lakes	Moderate	02.75 mi Loop	2-3 hrs	850	July - October	Natl. Park Pass
River Trail at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park	Easy	02.5 hr RT	1.5 hrs	175	Year Round	Discover Pass
Sand Flats Trail	Moderate	06.66 mi RT	1-1.5 hrs	1684	Early-July - Late-October	NW Forest Pass
Sand Lake	Easy	06 mi RT	3-4 hrs	900	Mid-July - Late-October	NW Forest Pass
Seattle Park Loop	Strenuous	16.2 mi RT	2 days	4375	Mid-July - Late-October	Overnight Camping Permit
Sheep Lake	Easy	04.9 mi RT	2-3 hrs	650	July - Mid-November	NW Forest Pass
Shoe Lake (Pacific Crest Trail South)	Strenuous	14.7 mi RT	6-8 hrs	2800	July - October	None
Shriner Peak	Strenuous	08.4 mi RT	5-7 hrs	3434	July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Silver Falls	Easy	03 mi RT	1.5 hrs	300	May - November	Natl. Park Pass
Silver Forest Trail	Easy	02.4 mi RT	1 hr	100	Mid-July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Skookum Flats	Easy	04.2 or 07.8 mi RT	2 or 4 hrs	100-300	March - Mid-December	NW Forest Pass
Skyline Trail / Panorama Point	Moderate	05.4 mi Loop	4 hrs	1700	Late-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Skyscraper Pass / Peak	Moderate	07.9 mi RT	4.5 hrs	1700	Mid-July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Snoquera Falls	Moderate	04.2 mi Loop	3 hrs	750	April - November	NW Forest Pass
Snowgrass Flats	Moderate	09.4 mi RT	5-6 hrs	1650	Mid-July - Mid-October	None
Sourdough Gap to Crystal Lakes	Moderate	07.2 mi one-way	4 hrs	1200 gain or 2800 loss	June - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Sourdough Ridge Trail	Easy	04 mi RT	2 hrs	600	Mid-July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Spray Park Trail	Moderate	06 mi RT	3 hrs	2200	Mid-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Summerland	Moderate	10.44 mi RT	5-7 hrs	2750	July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Summerland and Panhandle Gap	Moderate	12 mi RT	6.5-8 hrs	3177	July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Summit Lake	Moderate	06.5 mi RT	3 hrs	1340	Late-June - Early-November	NW Forest Pass
Sunrise Rim Trail	Moderate	05 mi Loop	3+ hrs	772	Mid-July - September	Natl. Park Pass
Sunset Park Golden Lakes	Strenuous	20.6 mi RT	2+ days	3650	July - October	Overnight Camping Permit
Tamanos Mountain	Strenuous	10 mi RT	9-12 hrs	3000	Mid-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Third Burroughs Mountain	Strenuous	09 mi. RT	4-6 hrs	2600	Mid-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Three Lakes Backpack	Strenuous	14 mi RT	2 days	2800	June - November	Overnight Camping Permit
Tieton River Trail	Easy	03.8 mi RT	2 hrs	220	March - November	Discover Pass
Tolmie Peak / Eunice Lake	Moderate	07.2 mi RT	3 hrs	1200	Mid-July - October	Natl. Park Pass
Trail of the Shadows	Easy	0.75 mi	0.5 hr	0	March - November	Natl. Park Pass
Twin Firs Loop Trail	Easy	0.4 mi Loop	0.5-1 hr	100	June - November	Natl. Park Pass
Twin Sisters Lakes	Moderate	07 mi RT	4 hrs	930	July - October	None
Van Trump Park / Comet Falls	Moderate	06 mi RT	4 hrs	2200	Mid-July - Mid-October	Natl. Park Pass
Wonderland Trail	Strenuous	93 mi	10-14 days	3,500 avg daily gain/loss	Mid-July - Early-September	Overnight Camping Permit
Wonderland Trail Pt. 1: Longmire to North Puyallup River	Strenuous	19.2 mi one-way		5900	Mid-July - October	Overnight Camping Permit
Wonderland Trail Pt. 2: North Puyallup River to Mowich	Strenuous	14.4 mi one-way		3900	Mid-July - October	Overnight Camping Permit
Wonderland Trail Pt. 3: Mowich Lake to Sunrise	Strenuous	21.5 mi one-way		6300	Mid-July - October	Overnight Camping Permit
Wonderland Trail Pt. 4: Sunrise to Box Canyon	Strenuous	22.2 mi one-way		4350	Mid-July - October	Overnight Camping Permit
Wonderland Trail Pt. 5: Box Canyon to Longmire	Strenuous	12.7 mi one-way		4850	Mid-July - October	Overnight Camping Permit
Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Trail	Easy	02.2 mi Loop	1 hr	90	Year Round	None

Twin Sisters Lakes

This fairly easy hike to two beautiful lakes in the heart of the William O Douglas Wilderness is perfect for adventurers young and old alike. Set on a pumiced plateau pockmarked with hundreds of small lakes and adorned with ancient cinder cone volcanoes, the Twin Lakes also make for a great basecamp for further explorations.

Eastside Trail – Lower

One of the longest trails within Mount Rainier National Park, the Eastside Trail is also one of the park’s quieter trails. Spanning the park’s eastern reaches from Chinook Pass to the Ohanapecosh Campground, the Eastside Trail traverses alpine meadows, primeval forest and a valley that thunders from catapulting creeks and crashing cascades.

Snoquera Falls Trail

From high on Dalles Ridge, Snoquera Creek plunges more than 400 feet down a sheer rock face. Resembling a scene straight out of Yosemite Valley, Snoquera Falls are indeed a sensational sight. But there’s a catch. If you do this hike late in the summer after a long dry stretch, the falls appear has a mere trickle.

Cowiche Mountain

Hike to the top of a broad windswept ridge savoring sunshine and sweeping views. Centerpiece to an old cattle ranch transformed into a nature preserve, wildlife and wildflowers are prolific on Cowiche Mountain.

Tieton Nature Trail

Area: Tieton River Valley US 12 Hike Type: Dog-friendly, family-friendly Pass: Discover Pass Distance: 3.8 mi. RT Duration: 2 hour Diff...

Ipsut Creek Trail

Area: Chinook Pass Hike Type: Mountain Views Pass: Northwest Forest Pass Distance: 18 mi RT Duration: 3 hrs Difficulty Level: Strenu...

Sourdough Ridge

While Paradise with its legendary alpine meadows is the place most first time visitors to Mount Rainier National Park venture to—I prefer to introduce folks to The Mountain at Sunrise. As its name suggests, this is the first place Washington’s iconic peak is touched by sunlight each day.

River Trail at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

Area: Enumclaw Hike Type: Dog-friendly, family-friendly Pass: Discover Pass Distance: 2.5 mi. RT Duration: 1.5 hour Difficulty Level: E...

Lake West and Lake Helen

Area: Ashford Hike Type: Off the Beaten Track Pass: No Pass Req Distance: 8.4 mi RT Duration: 6 hrs High Point: 5,200 ft. Ele...

Glacier View

Area: Ashford Hike Type: Off the Beaten Track Pass: No Pass Req Distance: 4.2 mi RT Duration: 3 hrs High Point: 5,450 ft. El...

Wonderland Trail Pt. 5: Box Canyon to Longmire

Distance: 12.7 miles one way Elevation Gain: 2,300 feet High Point: 4,850 feet Snow free: July — October introduction The Wonderland Trail ...

Wonderland Trail Pt. 4: Sunrise to Box Canyon

Distance: 22.2 miles one way Elevation Gain: 4,350 feet High Point: 6,775 feet Snow free: mid-July — October introduction The Wonderland Tr...

Wonderland Trail Pt. 3: Mowich Lake to Sunrise

Distance: 21.5 miles one way Elevation Gain: 6,300 feet High Point: 6,700 feet Snow free: mid-July — October introduction The Wonderland Tr...

Wonderland Trail Pt. 2: North Puyallup River to Mowich Lake

Distance: 14.5 miles one way Elevation Gain: 3,900 feet High Point: 5,200 feet Snow free: mid-July — October introduction The Wonderland Tr...

Wonderland Trail Pt. 1: Longmire to North Puyallup River

Distance: 19.5 miles one way Elevation Gain: 5900 feet High Point: 6,000 feet Snow free: mid-July — October introduction The Wonderland Tr...

Third Burroughs Mountain

Area: Sunrise Hike Type: Thigh-burner Pass: Natl Park Pass Distance: 9 mi. RT Duration: 4-6 hrs Difficulty Level: Strenuous Ele...

Moraine Trail via Dead Horse Trail

Area: Paradise Hike Type: Glacier Views Pass: Natl Park Pass Distance: 3.25 mi RT Duration: 2-3 hrs Difficulty Level: Easy Elevat...

American Ridge Via Goat Creek

Area: William O. Douglas Wilderness Hike Type: Dog-friendly Pass: No Pass Req. Distance: 8.2 mi RT Duration: 4-6 hrs Difficulty Level: ...

Granite & Bertha May Lakes

Area: Ashford/Skate Creek Rd Hike Type: Off the Beaten Track Pass: No Pass Req Distance: 3.6 + mi RT Duration: 2-5 hrs Difficulty Lev...

Henskin Lake

Long before Crystal Mountain was a top notch ski resort, it was part of bustling mining area known as the Summit Mining District. Before lifts and ski trails traversed this high broad mountain bordering Mount Rainier National Park; pack trails and narrow gauge roads crisscrossed the mountain, valley below, and neighboring peaks, ridges and basins.

Placer Lake via Morse Creek Road

Area: Chinook Pass Hike Type: Off the Beaten Track Pass: Natl. Forest Pass Distance: 8 mi RT Duration: 4 hrs Difficulty Level: Moder...

Millpond and Smallwood Parks

Area: Eatonville Hike Type: Dog-friendly, family-friendly Pass: No Pass Required Distance: 1.5 mi. RT Duration: 1 hour Difficulty Level...

Eastside Trail – Upper

Area: Chinook Pass / Ohanapecosh Hike Type: Family friendly Pass: Natl. Park Pass Distance: 5.36 mi, one-way Duration: 3 hrs Difficul...

Crystal Lakes

Tucked in a cirque high above the Mather Memorial Parkway are a pair of sparkling subalpine lakes beloved by hikers of all ages and abilities. Hike to the Crystal Lakes in early season for a dazzling floral show.

Allen Mountain

Area: Ashford / Skate Creek Rd Hike Type: Off the Beaten Track Pass: No Pass Req Distance: 10 mi RT Duration: 6 hrs Difficulty Level:...

Boise Creek Falls | Hancock Lands

Area: Enumclaw / Hancock Lands Hike Type: Dog-friendly, Off the Beaten Track Pass: Hancock Lands Permit Distance: 3 mi RT Duration: 2...

Pinnacle Peak

Area: Enumclaw Hike Type: dog-friendly Pass: no pass required Distance: 2 mi RT Duration: 2 hrs Difficulty Level: moderate Snow-...

Brown Peak via Palisades Lakes Trail

Area: Sunrise Hike Type: Mountain Views Pass: Natl Park Pass Distance: 8.6 mi RT Duration: 5-6 hrs Difficulty Level: Moderate E...

Shoe Lake (Pacific Crest Trail South)

Area: White Pass Hike Type: Mountain Views Pass: NW Trail or Interagency Pass required Distance: 15.7 mi RT Duration: 8 hrs Difficul...

Martha Falls via the Wonderland Trail

Area: Paradise / Stevens Canyon Rd Hike Type: Fall Colors Pass: Natl Park Pass Distance: 1.8 mi RT Duration: 1-2 hrs Difficulty Level: ...

Juniper Ridge Trail

Area: Packwood / Randle Hike Type: Mountain Views Pass: No pass required Distance: 6.3 mi RT Duration: 4-5 hrs Difficulty Level: Mode...

Mildred Point

Area: Longmire Hike Type: Off the Beaten Track Pass: Natl. Park Pass Distance: 10.1 mi RT Duration: 5-7 hrs Difficulty Level: Strenuo...

Mazama Ridge Loop

Area: Paradise Hike Type: Wildflower meadows Pass: Natl. Park Pass Distance: 5.75 mi loop Duration: 3-4 hrs Difficulty Level: Moderat...

Cora Lake

It’s a mere .7 mile hike along Big Creek through groves of big trees to this pretty lake tucked in a cirque beneath the serrated Sawtooth Ridge. The easiest hike in this jagged cluster of peaks just south of Mount Rainier National Park; after the snow melts and before the autumn rains swell Big Creek, this trail is ideal for young children.