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Deadhorse Creek

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
 46.7852, -121.7416 Map & Directions
Length
3.25 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
800 feet
Highest Point
5,820 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate
Flowers at Deadhorse Creek. Photo by Dr. J. Full-size image
  • Mountain views
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids

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National Park Pass
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This trail offers a more intimate view of the Nisqually Glacier valley, and connects to the Moraine Trail from the Paradise parking area. Continue reading

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Hiking Deadhorse Creek

This trail offers a more intimate view of the Nisqually Glacier valley, and connects to the Moraine Trail from the Paradise parking area.

Deadhorse Creek

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 46.7852, -121.7416 Open in Google Maps

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

National Park Pass

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From the east, take Highway 123 to Stevens Canyon Road (Note that this road is closed in the winter). 19 miles from the turnoff, turn right onto Paradise Road East. Continue two miles to the Paradise Visitors Center.

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Trailhead

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise

Mount Rainier National Park

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Deadhorse Creek

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