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Ipsut Falls

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
 46.9771, -121.8315 Map & Directions
Length
11.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
300 feet
Highest Point
2,650 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Good for kids
  • Old growth
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildlife

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Ipsut Falls

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 46.9771, -121.8315 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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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.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

Mount Rainier National Park

Guidebooks & Maps

Day Hiking: Mt. Rainier National Park Trails (Nelson & Bauer - Mountaineers Books)

Green Trails Mount Rainier West

No. 269; Contact: Carbon River Ranger Station

(360) 829-9639;

News

Hiker Headlines: It's sno-park season, Carter Falls trail closed, fee-free day

November 6, 2025

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My year at Rainier: A goal to hike all of the mountain's trails

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