Lower Lakes Trail

Easy · Out-and-back · 2.8 mi round trip · 734 ft gain · 1 h 15 min–1 h 45 min

Parkingnot reported today

Good for families, first hikes and short outings.

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At this trail

Park entrance fee dogs, accessibility, bikes: not recorded yet

Toilets and trash not confirmed here. Pack out what you pack in.

National Park Service page · Mount Rainier National Park (National Park Service) ›

In Mount Rainier National Park. Day hikes need no permit; overnight stays need a wilderness permit. Rules, fees and closures change. Check the official park site before you go. Official: conditions · roads · fees · permits.

Getting there

Starts at Pinnacle Peak Trailhead · 3 other trails start here

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Right now

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⚠ WILDFIRE CLOSURES: Sunrise & northern trails. White River open.Due to several active fires on the north side of the park, the following closures are in effect until further notice: Grand Park area & trails, Northern Loop Trail, Wonderland Trail from Carbon River Suspension Bridge…National Park Service · Sep 11 · details ›

⚠ SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.There is NO public access to Carbon River & Mowich Lake from SR 165. The bridge is closed to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles and there is no alternate route.National Park Service · Dec 4 · details ›

⚠ Be cautious around park rivers & learn how to cross safely!Many hikers underestimate the power of moving water. Regardless of your knowledge, skills, and experience use these pointers in making wise decisions before attempting to cross a river.National Park Service · Jun 29 · details ›

ℹ Fryingpan Creek Bridge Replacement Project: Traffic and Trail ImpactsStarting September 27, 2026, parking at the Summerland Trailhead will be unavailable on either side of Fryingpan Creek Bridge due to construction through 2029. Access to Summerland remains open via the Wonderland Trail…National Park Service · Sep 28 · details ›

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TonightPM48°

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Sunny, wind 2 mph · Full forecast ›

7:13 am 6:35 pm

AQI 32

Wildfire: Garda Falls fire, 17 km away, 73 acres, 0% contained

Snow: 0″ snow at Paradise (5,150 ft, 2 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Jul 15 · typical peak May 4

Cayuse Pass SR 123 (18 km): Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›

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