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Skookum Flats — Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Skookum Falls

Through-hiked the Skookum Flats Trail from the north to the south trailhead, with a short side trip up to Skookum Falls.

Road Conditions. Both trailheads required a short, but very potholed drive from the main road. Only the north trailhead had a restroom, but there was a restroom at the "airport" near the south trailhead.

Trail Conditions. Easy, well-maintained trail, the only obstacle was one larger (but easy to get across) blowdown just south of Skookum Falls. The short spur trail to get a view of the falls on the other hand was steep/rocky/rooty, but also well-travelled.

Highlights. Mosses and mushrooms.

Crowds. Encountered only one other party on the trail, both parking lots were almost empty.

Skookum Flats Trail #1194
White River
Skookum Falls Trail
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