Pinnacle Peak Trail
Three-mile hike to the top of the second highest peak in the Tatoosh Range.
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Pinnacle Peak Trail Details
Pinnacle Peak, the second highest peak in the Tatoosh Range, stretches up to 6,562 feet and is one of the most eye-catching peaks in the range. The trailhead lies east of Longmire and Paradise on Stevens Canyon Road. Park in the pull-off for Reflection Lakes and look for the trailhead on the south side of the road. The moderate trail ascends gently at first and then gets steeper as you climb up to the saddle and viewpoint at 5,920 feet. On a clear day, you can see Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams, not to mention stunning views of the White River valley. Good footwear is a must for this route, which can have a rocky and loose-gravel surface in places, and crosses several boulder fields before ascending above treeline. Keep an eye out for picas and marmots en route. Trail stats: 3 miles roundtrip; 1,150 feet elevation gain; 3 hours.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3 miles
Estimated time
3 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pinnacle Peak Trail
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0.1 mi away
Reflection Lakes
A series of subalpine lakes located along Stevens Canyon Road.
0.5 mi away
Louise Lake
Louise Lake, due east of Reflection Lakes and just south of Paradise, sits at 4,597 feet.
0.7 mi away
Inspiration Point
This large pullout on Stevens Canyon Road provides sweeping views of the Tatoosh Range and Mount Rainier.
0.8 mi away
Narada Falls Trail
This waterfall plunges 188 feet in two different sections-one drops 168 feet down a cliff face and into a canyon, while the 20-foot tier plunges into a smaller pool.
0.8 mi away
Tatoosh Range
The Tatoosh Range runs approximately east-west and includes 13 named peaks.
