Type of Hike
Day hike
Wow! Never underestimate the Naches Peak Loop trail and the trip to Dewey Lakes! I read a recent trip report which said the flowers on Naches Peak Loop were in full bloom right now - and were they ever!!! This loop is one of the easiest and most beautiful wildflower and view trails in Mt. Rainier National Park, for sure. But adding the side trip to Dewey Lake turns it into quite a stiff hike. We walked to the far end of the big lake and took the Dewey Lake Way trail beyond to the little bridge at the outlet of the lake. What a treat! We were surprised with a beautiful picture of the lake and Mt. Rainier set in the background. Temps were in the 70's and winds were calm and few people were in the lake basin. The fly-fishermen we encountered were pleased to report a few 9" trout they'd caught. We began our hike on the east side of the pass, took the PCT to Dewey Lakes, then hiked out the west side of the loop trail, around Lake Tipsoo and back to our vehicle. Eight miles total hiking.
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