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Surprise Lake

Alert: Major flooding has prompted evacuations and is impacting communities and public lands across Western Washington. Landslide risk and related hazards are very high and have closed trails and roads, including major highways and forest roads.

Check forecasts, consider delaying your hiking or camping plans, and stay safe out there.

Surprise Lake

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

47.0236, -121.8609 Map & Directions

Length: 4.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,444 feet
Highest Point: 4,435 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Moderate

Trail closed: The lake and the surrounding area are closed to public access.

Surprise Lake. Photo from WTA archives.

Dogs allowed on leash
Established campsites
Lakes
Mountain views
Waterfalls

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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Surprise Lake and the surrounding land is entirely on private property and is closed to hiking.

Surprise Lake

Map & Directions

Trailhead

Co-ordinates: 47.0236, -121.8609 Open in Google Maps

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Trail closed: The lake and the surrounding area are closed to public access.

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

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