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.
Summit Lake
Summit Lake is a 6.1-mile roundtrip hike in the Carbon River/Mowich area. It is managed by the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie Ranger District.
Ranger Creek Trail
Ranger Creek Trail is a dog-friendly trail located in the Chinook Pass area. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for this 11.6 miles hike.
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.
Edgar Rock
Edgar Rock is a 2 to 4-mile trail, an “off-the-beaten-path” hike in the Chinook Pass area that requires an NW Forest Pass. Learn more at VisitRainier.com.
Dewey Lakes
Dewey Lakes is accessible via a 5.4 miles roundtrip hike in the Chinook Pass area. This dog-friendly hike requires a Northwest Forest Pass.
Echo Lake from Greenwater Lakes
Echo Lake from Greenwater Lakes
Paul Peak
Paul Peak is a 7.8-mile hike in the Mowich area of Mount Rainier National Park.
Mud Mt. Dam Recreational Area
Mud Mt. Dam Recreational Area
Pack Forest
Pack Forest provides opportunities for the public to horseback ride along a barrier-free self-guided trail.
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