Pacific Crest Trail
A sliver of the 2,650-mile-long Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) cuts in and out of Mount Rainier National Park.
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Pacific Crest Trail Details
A sliver of the 2,650-mile-long Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) cuts in and out of Mount Rainier National Park on the park's eastern edge, from Laughingwater Creek in the southeastern corner (near Three Lakes) to Chinook Pass to the north. You can access the PCT ([www.pcta.org](http://www.pcta.org)) from Chinook Pass.
Difficulty
High
Distance
2650 miles
Estimated time
Region
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pacific Crest Trail
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0.1 mi away
Northeast Entrance
State Route 410 (the Mather Memorial Parkway) enters Mount Rainier National Park on its northeast side.
0.1 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.
0.2 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.
0.2 mi away
Tipsoo Lake
This alpine lake is surrounded by wildflower meadows and huckleberry bushes.
1.1 mi away
Cayuse Pass
Cayuse Pass, at 4,675 feet, is located at the junction of state routes 123 and 410.
