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Naches Peak and Tipsoo Lake Loop - Mt. Rainier National Park

A beautiful hike with minimal elevation gain around Naches Peak with an option to visit Dewey Lake.

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Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 3.0 miles / 4.8 km
Duration: Half day
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Overview: This is a great trail that is perfect for the family within Rainier National Park. It will take you from Tipsoo Lake with its great view of Mt. Rainier around Naches Mountain in a loop hike with many spectacular views. On the opposite side of Naches Peak from the highway you will have the option at a junction to visit two more alpine lakes if you have the energy for the descent down to them and ascent back.

Tips: Directions: This hike begins at a parking lot a half mile from Chinook Pass on Highway 410 in Rainier National Park. There is a fee to enter the park and dogs are not allowed on this trail.

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Parking

There is no fee to park here but there is of course a fee to enter the park. This is not open in the wintertime. Head out along the west side of Tipsoo Lake and start the loop hike in a clockwise direction for the best views of Mt. Rainier.
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Great Place for a lunch

This small body of water is a great place to stop for a lunch with a terrific view of Mt. Rainier towering over the hillside.
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Trail Junction

From here you can descend down towards Dewey Lake or you can continue around the loop and head back towards Tipsoo Lake.
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Dewey Lake

Views of Dewey Lake if you've made it this far.
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Bridge Over Highway

Here you will cross over a bridge over the highway back to Tipsoo Lake and the trailhead.
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Tipsoo Lake

Pictures in this guide taken by: ant, JonathanEllinger, kshawcroft, go4ble

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