Comet Falls & Van Trump Park

Trip

Day Hike - Comet Falls & Van Trump Park

Join the Tacoma Singles Activities Committee sponsored hike to refreshing tall waterfall with rainbow in warm summer day and view of the Mt. Rainier. In clear day, Mount Adams & Mount St. Helens in distance.

  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.8 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 5,850 ft
  • Pace: 2/mph

Meet at  7:00 AM at  SR 512 Park and Ride; across from McDonald's   front door.

 10617 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499; 

CHANGES: As for 7/29/2018, the 512 Park & ride is closed for construction so we'll have to meet at  the Discount World parking lot at 11013 Pacific Highway South (that's about a half mile south of the 512 Park & Ride.) 7AM.

Detailed email will be send to registered participants few days before the hike.

Please see WTA description of the trail: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/van-trump-park

Route/Place

Comet Falls & Van Trump Park



  • Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269

    USGS Mt Rainier West

    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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