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Faraway Rock

Easy · Out-and-back · 1.6 mi round trip · 349 ft gain · 35–50 min

Alpine lakeBig viewsSummit or lookout

EF
Parkingnot reported today

Good for families, first hikes and short outings.

4,9005,200 0 mi 0.93 mi

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At this trail

Park entrance fee

Pack it out.

PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaMount Rainier National Park › National Park Service

Rules, fees and closures change. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Starts at Pinnacle Peak Trailhead · 4 other trails start here

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⚠ 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 ImpactsParking is closed at the Summerland Trailhead on either side of Fryingpan Creek Bridge due to construction through 2029. Access to Summerland remains open via the Wonderland Trail with limited parking at White River…National Park Service · Oct 8 · details ›
TodayPM47°2%
TonightPM39°9%
WedAM50°9%
WedPM43° 
ThuAM57° 
ThuPM46° 
FriAM63° 
FriPM39°67%

Mostly Cloudy, wind 2 mph · Full forecast ›

Daylight7:23 am 6:22 pm
Air qualityAQI 23 Good
WildfireWest Fork fire, 20 km away, 310 acres, 16% contained
Snow0″ 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
Snow levelabout 9,500 ft now · 8,200–9,500 ft over the next three days
PassCayuse Pass SR 123 18 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›
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