Naches Peak Loop
Mount Rainier Area
As of June 21, 2026, the Naches Peak Loop remains significantly impacted by snow. Hikers starting counter-clockwise from Tipsoo Lake encountered challenging snow cover as early as 3/4 of a mile in on June 21st, with one report suggesting a miss-step could be dangerous.
Reports from June 20th and June 18th, hiking clockwise, indicate snow for the first approximately two miles after crossing SR 410, requiring careful navigation due to melting and potential holes. Some sections were muddy. While one report from June 14th noted patches of dry ground and some manageable snow up to the SR 410 bridge, the trail beyond the bridge was still snow-covered and slippery. The Tipsoo Lake loop itself also had considerable snow on June 14th. Parking at Tipsoo Lake can become busy later in the day.
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I attempted to hike this with a friend and we only made it part way before turning around. We started at 8am and saw very few other people on the trail. We started counter clockwise from Tipsoo Lake a...
We did this hike on Saturday starting about 10:30AM. The parking lot wasn't too crowded yet but by the time we were done at 2:30PM it was getting full. We did the hike going clockwise around Tipsoo La...
Hiked this with some friends and my 7 & 9 yr old girls and their similar age daughters. We did the clockwise direction & started up the hill from Tipsoo and crossed the log bridge over 410. As soon as...
Surprised there haven’t been any trip reports yet on this hike for 2026 now that 410 is open over the pass.My wife and I and our 4 year old attempted this trail on 6/14. The parking lot had about 15 ...
Went to Tipsoo Lake today and stopped by the start of Naches Peak Loop, and it’s still closed.
PCT portion of route closed due to Wildcat fire. We opted to do an out and back going counterclockwise from Tipsoo Lake to the main viewpoint area and back.Got a good view of the fire, including flame...
We arrived just before 10 am at the parking lot and there were many places to park. When we left under 2 hours later, there were people in cars circling and waiting.In the parking lot, the smoke from...
Arrived at the trailhead around 1:30 PM and parking was crowded, but squeezed into a space.Definitely recommend doing this trail clockwise, for the best view of Rainier. Total distance for the loop wa...
I can see why this is a very popular hike in the area I suggest start early to avoid the crowds. We headed to dewy lake for some more solitude. Wonderful day to be outside. I love this state other tha...
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