Naches Peak Loop

Explore this very popular landscape, beginning with a picture-perfect meadow bound lake set against a looming Mt. Rainier before escaping the crowds on a looping trail that explodes with fiery paintbrush in the summer.

From parking area, follow the main boot path down to Tipsoo Lake. The trail branches off in either direction to loop around the lake and take a peek at the bounty of wildflowers that fill the meadows and Yakima Peak rising above the lake. This is a perfect hike for little ones: between the water and the flowers there’s plenty to see and the virtually flat is short enough to get through for even the youngest hiker.

There's a lot more to Naches Peak Loop, and you can learn all about it in Washington Wildflower Hikes: 50 Destinations. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!