Near Naches Loop Trail
Looking across the Chinook Pass highway towards Sourdough Ridge
Near Naches Loop Trail
Wildflowers going off!
Near Naches Loop Trail
Lupine meadow on Naches Loop Trail
Near Naches Loop Trail
Amazing views of Mt Rainier along the trail
Near Naches Loop Trail
Majestic Mt Rainier view from the trail

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Naches Loop Trail

4.4 (5 Ratings)
One of the most popular trails in the park, it provides astounding scenery for not much effort.
3
mi
Distance
631
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingLakeLess CrowdedViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Pets are allowed only on the Pacific Crest Trail portion of the loop outside of the park, and they must be leashed. Dogs and other pets are NOT allowed on the section of the Naches Peak Loop Trail within the park, nor are they allowed on any other trails inside the park. Fires are prohibited. Treat water before drinking.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.98mi
Distance
631ft
Elevation Gain
522ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
5,885ft
High Point
5,338ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This easy trail is one of the most popular in the park. It starts out along the Pacific Crest Trail at Chinook Pass and leads south, traversing the east side of Naches Peak 1.6 miles until intersecting the Eastside Trail on the western side of Naches. Work your way through open meadows teeming with wildflowers with Mount Rainier posing as the perfect backdrop; this has to be one of the best mountain views in the park. Don't expect to be alone on this route however, as this essentially flat trail is a park highlight due to its aforementioned attributes. Enjoy!

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Contributors
Tom Robson