Basic Snowshoe - Reflection Lakes Loop

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Basic Snowshoe - Reflection Lakes Loop

Snowshoe through the forest along the lovely Paradise River to the peaceful Reflection Lakes area. We will make this a loop if avalanche conditions allow by coming back on the Stevens Canyon Road and potentially enjoying more Mountain views as we make our way to our beginning point.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 900 ft
  • Pace: 1.0 - 1.5

Please note: Current Basic Snowshoe students must have completed the field trip!

Our trip will take us from the Narada Falls parking area to Reflection Lakes.  We will travel along the beautiful Paradise River making our way through a lovely forest and then down to Reflection Lakes. We will travel out and back the same way or make a loop if avalanche conditions allow. We will find an area to enjoy lunch and conversation in the Reflection Lakes area before heading back to the Narada Falls parking lot.

As always, this snowshoe trip can be cancelled or changed the morning of the trip due to weather.  

We will meet behind the National Park Inn at Longmire, at 9:15 AM to avoid the gate opening congestion.  Chains need to be CARRIED in all vehicles.  Carpools can be arranged before we meet up and at Longmire for our caravan to the Narada Falls parking lot. Bathrooms available at Longmire and the Narada Falls parking area.

Entrance fee required America the Beautiful, Annual Mt. Rainier NP pass or pay upon entry per vehicle.

Route/Place

Reflection Lakes



  • USGS Mt Rainier East

    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270

    Green Trails Paradise No. 270S

    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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