547 m away
PCT: Chinook Pass to Snoqualmie Pass
Leaving Mount Rainier on a lofty mountain crest, then traveling miles of forest mosaic on a long series of hills to reach Snoqualmie Pass.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 109 km
- Ascent
- 3.5 km
- Descent
- 4.3 km
Enjoy stunning views of Mount Rainier National Park while circumnavigating Naches Peak.
Hiking Moderate
This popular, family-friendly hike circumnavigates Naches Peak, providing stunning views the entire way! The loop begins at beautiful Tipsoo Lake, and whichever you way you hike the trail, you’ll enjoy "big views of Dewey Lake at the trail's middle point,” according to Brad Lane of PlanetWare.com.
While you can indeed hike this trail in either direction, Patricia Coulthard of WTA.org recommends hiking clockwise for “outstanding views of Mount Rainier.” If you hike the loop in this direction, you’ll begin by traversing "a steep hillside on the northern flank of Naches Peak” and climbing a gentle slope above a wildflower-filled valley.
The viewpoint above Dewey Lake is truly impressive, but the smooth rock bench sitting spot is extremely popular—expect to encounter crowds of people here.
The rest of the hike crosses alpine meadows and affords "stunning views of Mount Rainier,” according to Coulthard. The final section may just be the best part of the entire hike!
Sources: https://www.planetware.com/washington/top-rated-hikes-in-mount-rainier-national-park-us-wa-114.htm https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/day-hiking-at-mount-rainier.htm https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/naches-peak-loop
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
547 m away
Leaving Mount Rainier on a lofty mountain crest, then traveling miles of forest mosaic on a long series of hills to reach Snoqualmie Pass.
Moderate Hiking
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