Dewey Lake, Naches Peak Loop & Pacific Crest Trail

Trip

Day Hike - Naches Peak Loop

The focus of this trip is alpine wildflower identification

  • Moderate
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 3.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 600 ft
  • Pace: 1-1.5 mph

Meet at the trailhead parking-lot by the  bathrooms at 7:15AM and be ready to go by 7:30AM.  

The main focus of this hike is to  identify alpine flowers, trees, and birds.  This will entail traveling at a slow pace stopping often for identification.  

Route/Place

Dewey Lake, Naches Peak Loop & Pacific Crest Trail



  • Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271

    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270

    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Binoculars
  • Plant and bird identification Apps [ Merlin bird id, Washington wildflower search, or Seek] Must be able to use off-line.
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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