Tipsoo Lake
This alpine lake is surrounded by wildflower meadows and huckleberry bushes.
Plan Around Tipsoo Lake
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Tipsoo Lake Details
This alpine lake, located at 5,299 feet near Chinook Pass on State Route 410, is surrounded by wildflower meadows and huckleberry bushes. It can be accessed by the Naches Peak Trail, which offers superb views of towering Mount Rainier. The lake is a nice place to be for sunrise or sunset as well.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tipsoo Lake
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0.2 mi away
Pacific Crest Trail
A sliver of the 2,650-mile-long Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) cuts in and out of Mount Rainier National Park.
0.3 mi away
Northeast Entrance
State Route 410 (the Mather Memorial Parkway) enters Mount Rainier National Park on its northeast side.
0.3 mi away
Chinook Pass
The 5,432-foot-high Chinook Pass is located on State Route 410 in between the towns of Enumclaw and Naches.
0.4 mi away
Naches Peak Loop Trail
This easy 3.5-mile loop, which includes the Tipsoo Lake Trail, offers stunning views of Mount Rainier's eastern flank.
1.0 mi away
Cayuse Pass
Cayuse Pass, at 4,675 feet, is located at the junction of state routes 123 and 410.
