Returned to this location and lots of updates to share. The trail, larger porta-potty and new…read moreoverlook of falls. They also put in a old style designed cabin. So cute and loved it. Two different areas to view Falls. Both muddy. Still bring your rubber boots or old shoes. Several benches, tables and doggie bags. Many visitors bringing their pups for this walk. East hike but prepare for muddy areas and slippery rocks. The view of the falls is divided left and right side. Right side is not as muddy as the left.

One of my favorite waterfalls. There's a new viewing deck in place since the last time I visited…read more It's not a far walk, but could be considered somewhat challenging to those who have any kind of mobility concerns. There are no stairs, decline can be steep. But for those who can, it's beautiful to see, and an adventure. Make sure to wear good shoes, or take water shoes for wading or swimming. The trail is easy, but getting to the river and views (in all areas) can be difficult due to the rocks.

Visiting Paradise Glacier Trail at Mt Rainier National park during the snowy season was an…read moreexperience I will NEVER forget. If you're planning to go before the winter conditions become too severe DO plan ahead by ensuring you have tire chains (there is a $500 fine if you don't,) and arrive early enough to enjoy your visit as the entrance to paradise closes earlier because of inclement conditions. I'm looking forward to returning next summer for hikes; I highly recommend!!

Excellent food! My fiancé didn't agree with the authenticity…read moreof the food but it's the most delicious of Borsch I have had since moving to the USA 14 years ago! So proud of my Ukrainian brothers and sisters making a mark in the States with their menu

Nice little stop over on the way to Mt Rainier or if you are exploring the area…read more We went on a weekday in the fall so parking was plentiful and it was very quiet. The weather was also clear enough to see the lake, with a dock to walk around and stretch our legs. I didn't see much else to do aside from exploring the lake and whatever other water activities are involved like fishing, kayaking, etc. The restrooms are actual flush toilets with soap and water, and they were pretty clean aside from the hard water stains on the toilet bowl that is inevitable with park bathrooms. Still a better option that pit toilets. Fun Fact: The code name for Intel's 12th gen desktop processors was based on this lake.

There are two elements for me when it came to camping. One is the campground facility itself, the…read moresecond one is the campers demography, or mainly the neighbors. For the campground facility I'd say this park checked all the boxes for me. There's natural water body, clean toilet (even with shower, although I didn't use it), and I got to see deers! There's also a convenient store right outside the campground. What I hate was my neighbor. To be specific, the group of people check in later on the 5th of July at the campsites of 66 and 65. I've never seen campers this obnoxious in my life. Not only they arrived late and make a scene, they also kept their boring unseasoned music all the way til almost 1am! Like what kind of etiquette was that? Who raise those people? And they also had kids too. Yeah so besides these annoying neighbor I actually find this campground quite nice.

What an amazing hike! As an avid hiker, I honestly rate this easy. Mostly flat with some incline…read moreevery now and then. Especially going up towards the fire lookout, but the incline isnt drastic. The hike is about 2.8 miles total, 1.9 miles in, you will see Eunice Lake. This lake is not as packed as Mowich Lake so if you are willing to hike a bit and enjoy some clear blue water with less people, I would go here. Some people end up staying here to relax vs hiking the 0.9 remaining miles to the lookout. The lookout is much more packed though. Spots to eat your lunch are limited as people tend to stay about 30 minutes to an hour here. Parking is limited as well. The parking right by the Mowich Lake is very small. You can park on the side of the gravel road. People tend to start piling up at around 10 am but it isnt too long of a walk, only 2 minutes from where we parked as the trail is not near the entrance to Mowich Lake. Overall, i definitely recommend this hike. A decent hike where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Mt Rainier and relax at a lake after a hike. Also a decent hike where you can enjoy the lake with less people.

AMAZING view. Worth every bit to go up top. Plenty of street parking. We came on Saturday and it…read morewasn't super crowded which was great. It took us around 2 hours one way.

I've completed the Little Mashel Falls Hike around 10 times since 2022. I mostly conduct this hike…read moreduring the spring season. For many people or those weather-prone or ill-equipped, it's really wet and cold around this time. However, it's the best time to go because this is peak flow season for the middle fall and the increasing of waterfall spates (volume) around the three falls. On this particular day (late summer), the falls were dry. In other words, the falls were reduced significantly and very marginal to say the least. As far as the trail, it's pretty straightforward. It's relatively smooth, with a very slight incline for approximately 2 miles until you reach the falls. Make sure you're consistently traveling to the left directionally of the path until you see a large stone/rock stage to the left, which leads to a trail to all of the falls. About 200 feet in, the trail begins a slight decline. From this point, the pathways to all three falls feature moderate decline on the way in and inclines on the way out. However, this is one of the easiest water hikes I've ever done that even your most novice hikers would find eventful. The biggest and most beautiful fall of them all is the Middle. Tips: Make sure to check the weather report before you conduct this hike. It's notorious for sudden inclement weather such as scattered rain/hail storms especially during the spring. If you don't pack the right equipment, you will be stuck in the middle of a painful hail storm. Bring a rain coat or poncho because it gets really misty around the middle fall and you could find yourself quickly getting soaked. Lastly, a lot of people get lost trying to find the trail to the falls. I posted a picture of the rock for your reference. This is where you want to take a left and go to the falls.

This is the way you should go when hiking to Little Marshall falls by way of Bud Blanchard…read moreTrailhead.

Hiked Comet Falls with my fiancé and a couple of our best friends and absolutely loved the trail!…read moreI've only done a couple trails in MRNP but even if I had done more, I could see this still ranking as a favorite. We had a reservation for entry into the park before 9am and hit the trail early in the day to make sure we wouldn't have to deal with any lines. No issues! The trail is almost four miles roundtrip with a little over 1,200 feet in elevation gain. I wouldn't exactly call it a beginner hike because there's several steep and challenging parts, but it's nothing too bad. My legs were a little sore the next day but all in all it was a great workout. The falls at the end are absolutely gorgeous and hard to comprehend how tall they really are until you're standing right next to it! There's a ton of smaller falls along the way and glimpses of the mountains through the trees too which makes this a gorgeous hike pretty much the entire way. Like most people do, we made ourselves a lunch and enjoyed it at the end and watched the falls for a little while. 10/10 would do this trail again!

Oh wow...how has no one on Yelp written about Comet Falls??? Without a doubt, this trail and hiking…read moretowards majestic Comet Falls was one of THE BEST ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS I WITNESSED at Mount Rainier National Park! What a truly remarkable experience this was for me. I know most people, visitors and tourists would say the main attraction of Mount Rainier is Mount Rainier itself. But this hike to Comet Falls ABSOLUTELY WON ME OVER! I was simply thrilled with the 462 foot plunge of Comet Falls....which then cascaded into another small waterfall. Holy Smokes, when I visited...I was able to photograph both waterfalls (with Comet Falls being the main attraction) all within one entire picture. Seriously, it made for one truly humbling moment! Just some background information I can provide... First off, Comet Falls Trailhead was located literally right off the side of the road as I made my way from outside the entrance towards Mt. Rainier in the small town of Ashford, Washington. From the entrance station, it was about a 10 mile drive heading towards the Paradise Section of Mt. Rainier. Keep this in mind because there ARE NONE, ZERO SIGNS FOR COMET FALLS! Yes, I passed Comet Falls while heading towards the Henry Jackson Visitor Center. But while driving, there were a bunch of cars parked off the side of the road and this got my attention that something cool could be offered here. Along with using the park map, I did recognize the trailhead. In all, I'd say maybe there were only 10 parking spots available. That's how small the area was with limited parking availability. Also, this is VERY IMPORTANT. I hiked to Comet Falls in early afternoon around 1pm in the month of August. When I arrived at the falls in mid-late day....I had the sun at my back going with me. THIS WAS VITAL! Because as you'd expect for taking pictures, this was the perfect moment to grab photos! Absolutely perfect! Yeah it also helped that I hiked the trail on a beautifully sunny day. But coming here in the afternoon time made for the sun to be going with me and I thought my pictures came out stunningly well! Lol, this was so important to me...to not be facing against the sun and dealing with shadows. VISIT IN THE AFTERNOON! More info...Comet Falls Trail is a 3.8 mile round trip hike gaining about 900 feet in elevation. It's not really a hard hike...nothing out of the ordinary...but just so people know it wasn't the easiest hike. Along the way there's not much to view while hiking, just plenty of switchbacks. Right before I arrived at Comet Falls, there was a smaller waterfall area combined with crossing a bridge that some folks may believe is Comet Falls, but it's not. There'll be a clear sign saying - "Comet Falls 200 feet ahead". Still, some people did stop for a picture at these unnamed falls, but they paled in comparison to actual Comet Falls. And yeah when I arrived at Comet Falls, I was completely stunned how statuesque they appeared! For summer time there were still patches of snow on the ground which actually enhanced the surroundings. It wasn't too crowded during my time here and I was able to snap some terrific photos. Also, I easily climbed and got myself right underneath the falls...absolutely as good of an up close view as I could have asked for. I'd say it took me about 3 hours in total to hike Comet Falls. And I spent about 1 hour photographing and just hanging out in and among the falls. Comet Falls was truly special. To be able to get a thrilling introduction to this 462 foot waterfall, the highest waterfall at Mount Rainier, truly gave me the chills I felt quite lucky. And hiking here and spending a portion of the day was certainly worthwhile and one of the best memories I've had since visiting Mt. Rainier National Park. Hiking to Comet Falls is an absolute must!!!

You can easily access this trail about 600 feet from the visitor center, and it will take you to a…read morebunch of other trails. We used the Sourdough Ridge Trail to access the trail to Fremont Overlook. We walked the Sourdough from the visitor center to its end at Frozen Lake, where we connected to Fremont. It can definitely be a bit difficult at the onset when walking in that direction, but then it levels out and becomes much easier. The Sourdough Portion of the hike was average. Our spectacular views came later. Frozen Lake was disappointing. I imagine it must look pretty with snow, but there was no snow, it was not frozen, and it was more like a pond. I can only imagine the disappointment if I'd been hiking solely to see the Frozen Lake. All that being said, it's still a 4/5 because - while the trail itself isn't all that special - it is still the gateway to many more incredible hikes.

Kid July is not a good time to visit yet, there's only small batches of wild flowers loosely…read morescattered around the trail. The weather was extremely warm at 90+. Lacking of clear signboard we overshoot and went all the way to frozen lake. The view of the lake is peaceful but not amazing.

Just a long flat paved straight shot from Yelm to Tenino or farther. Not a huge amount to look at…read moreand although the roadway is a few feet away, it's still kind of peaceful. It's perfect for biking or just a walk. There are lots of apple trees and fresh berries along the way just in case you get hungry. The trail is kind of sandwiched between the highway & the golf course until you get out of Yelm. Then it turns into horse farms and fields of grass and wildflowers. It's 13.1 miles one way. I thought it was round trip when I looked on my hiking app and didn't realize how long it was until I got to Rainier city. So, if you go all the way to Tenino and back to Yelm, then you will have went well over the length of a marathon. It is shady in spots so there is reasonable cover from the sun until you get to Rainier. There are a few bugs and bees and wasps along the way. They have bug catching boxes and things along the way though to help reduce the bugs. The pavement can get tough to walk on over time so I switched up walking on the grass and sand on the sides of the trail. There is a designated parking lot off Railroad Ave just behind the skate park. I also didn't notice that when I started and ended up parking by the golf course. It would be nice if there was a water fountain along the way but I'm not begging. I would suggest you bring water though for the long walk.

Love the trail, only complaint I have is that dog and horse owners need to clean up their poop…read more Just nasty. Clean that shit up...