Little Mashel Falls - Bud Blancher Trail
Mount Rainier Area
As of June 13, 2026, the Bud Blancher Trail to Little Mashel Falls is experiencing muddy conditions, especially on the lower sections and leading to the Lower Falls. The trail to the Upper Falls is reported as virtually washed away and unsafe as of June 13th. Parking at the Bud Blancher trailhead has been plentiful in recent reports. Wildflowers are blooming along the lower trail. River flow is high, suggesting snowmelt from higher elevations. The Middle Falls are described as perfect and accessible, with some down trees noted above it. Visitors should be mindful of informal side trails and carefully follow signage.
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Got to the trailhead about 10am with plenty of parking available. Easy hike up to the fork in the trail to the lower and middle falls. Upper falls trail virtually washed away and felt very unsafe with...
Great
This was a great hike to kick off the season for me. The falls were better than I expected.Trail is a bit muddy in places to both the lower and middle falls. Nothing a good pair of shoes can't handle...
Bottom Line:What a beautiful set of waterfalls accessible via a short, chill hike! Each of the waterfalls has a very different character, so I would not miss any of them. I can see why this must get b...
I joined my hiking group at Bud Blancher trail today. No cars were in the lot when we pulled in at 10:00. It was 48 degrees with overcast skies. The porta potty was clean with supplies. Wildflowers ...
Great hike with kids and dogs. We started at Smallwood park for a shorter 3.5 mile round trip to middle falls and back. A few muddy parts but not too bad.
Last weekend I scouted the trail with my dog and this week I lead the actual hike. Our group of 7 Mountaineers arrived at the Bud Blancher trailhead at 7:45 on a beautiful Saturday morning. The parkin...
Pretty easy, beautiful but super muddy
The word of the day is: Muddy! The last time I hiked it was in July 2024 and what a difference it makes to come in the Spring! The lower and middle falls were raging compared to then.I grabbed Benny t...
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