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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

None
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Surprise Lake and the surrounding land is entirely on private property and is closed to hiking. Continue reading

Rating
4.00 out of 5

Hiking Surprise Lake

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

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Surprise Lake

Map & Directions

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

Before You Go

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

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

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

Private Land

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Surprise Lake

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