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Narada Falls to Reflection Lakes
Mount Rainier Area
updated 6 days ago
The trail from Narada Falls to Reflection Lakes is reported to be in good condition as of September 19. The road leading to the trail is suitable for all vehicles, and parking was available at 9:50 am, though the lot was full by 12:30 pm. While one report from July 17 mentions intermittent snow, difficult stream crossings, a washed-out bridge, muddy sections, and overgrown areas, the more recent report from September 19 indicates the trail is snow-free and the water was beautiful with excellent visibility. Bugs were not a significant issue as of September 19.
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The trail is reported to be in good condition as of September 19. The most recent report from September 19 indicates it is snow-free and the water is beautiful. However, a report from July 17 noted obstacles including difficult stream crossings, a washed-out bridge, muddy sections, and overgrown areas.
The road is suitable for all vehicles according to reports from July 17 and September 19. Parking was available at the lot around 9:50 am on September 19, but it filled up by 12:30 pm on the same day.
As of July 17, hikers encountered difficult stream crossings, a washed-out bridge, muddy or wet sections, and areas that were overgrown. The report from September 19 does not mention these obstacles, suggesting they may have been cleared or are no longer present.
One report from July 17 mentions mountain goats kicking down rocks on a scree field. There are no other specific wildlife sightings mentioned in the provided reports.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh6 days ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
We arrived to hike Narada Falls to Reflection Lakes Saturday 9/19 around 9:50 am with plenty of spots left in the lot. We started in the lot and went on the southern part of the loop from Narada Falls...
Mount Rainier Area
My friend won an early lottery so we got great picks- 10 nights, 11 days hitting every camp on the wishlist. I’ll try to go in order of our circuit. We started counter clockwise in Box Canyon so we...
Older7 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Ranger at the gate said people were chaining up just past Longmire. We did not, and did not encounter any issues (it was noon). At Narada, we put on snowshoes right away, but really didnt need them ...
Older8 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
9 of us from the Mountaineers did the snowshoe trip today at Mt. Rainier NP. We reached the Longmire gate at 8:30 am, The gate opened at 9.A lot of cars queued on the road and from the National Inn pa...
Older8 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Perfectly clear weather and not even that cold for this snowshoe from the Narada Falls parking lot to Reflection Lakes. You could probably get by with just microspikes if you stay on the established t...
Older12 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Trail was in good shape, very quiet except around the falls and later on towards Reflection Lake. A good advanced beginner to moderate hike if you're prepared for the elevation gain and traversing the...
Older17 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
We started the weekend off right on this trail to Reflection Lakes with the Mountaineers from Tacoma.PASSuse your interagency pass, senior pass or paid pass to enter Mt Rainier National Parks Nisquall...
Older18 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Day Snowshoe Narada Falls to Reflection Lake 3/7/25Mountaineers group of 7, sunny, 35 degrees, no wind, made for a perfect day. The trails were clear, unobstructed, and well marked.LOGISTICSRendezvou...
Older20 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
A bit late on reporting this snowshoe trip but we had a blast! I usually snowshoe this trip a couple times per season and it's always great. Our group arrived about 9:45am at the Narada Falls parking ...
Older20 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
We started the early weekend off right on this trail to Reflection Lakes.PASSuse your interagency pass, senior pass or paid pass to enter Mt Rainier National Parks Nisqually entrance.GATE ENTRANCEthe ...