Laughingwater Creek-Three Lakes

Laughingwater Creek-Three Lakes is a strenuous, 12 mile in-and-out day hike with 2,800 ft in elevation gain. The trail goes above the creek through old-growth forests to some secluded lakes.

A forest hike to Three Lakes and the Ranger cabin nearby. Elk are common here in the fall.

  • Suitable Activities: Day Hiking
  • Seasons: July, August, September, October
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Length: 14.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft
  • 4,880 ft
  • Land Manager: Mount Rainier National Park
  • Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fee
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
  • USGS Bumping Lake
  • USGS Mt Rainier East
Activities

Upcoming Activities

CHS Tacoma September Graduation Hikes - Laughingwater Creek-Three Lakes

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sat, Sep 23, 2023
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration opens Aug 15
Tacoma Branch
Megan Hartness
Qualified Youth Leader
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