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Snoquera Falls Loop — Jun. 8, 2025

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Beware of: trail conditions
  • Hiked with a dog

2 people found this report helpful

 

Gorgeous views the whole way. There was a section where it seems a relatively recent rockslide has covered the trail, difficult to navigate and I carried my dog over it. But absolutely worth it and it was only that one portion

Snoquera Falls Loop — Jun. 4, 2025

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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4 people found this report helpful

 

The more direct trail up to the falls is in excellent condition and provides a nice steady hike up to the falls.  However, the longer section of the loop trail has a 10-12 foot section that was buried in a recent rock slide.  Crossing it is treacherous because of the small and unstable rocks.  My hiking buddy took a bad fall when the rocks slide out from under him.  Until a work party gets out to repair the trail, I recommend hiking up and back on the shorter, more direct trail described in the WTA Hiking Guide, unless you are agile and adventuresome.  Except for bad section, the loop trail was a very pleasant walk down which included a nice section of old growth forest.  The falls come over a high and scenic cliff, but contain only a small stream of water at this time.  It was a windy day and gusts of wind would turn the falling water into mist from time to time.  We were the only car in the lot when we arrived at 11 and were only joined by one other party on the trail.

Snoquera Falls Loop — May. 27, 2025

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
wardgn
WTA Member

1 person found this report helpful

 

Trail was well maintained and wide enough.

Snoquera Falls Loop — May. 27, 2025

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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steffunny
WTA Member
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11 people found this report helpful

 

WTA has been doing some great work improving this trail. I joined the work crew on a beautiful sunny Tuesday. We didn't hike up to the falls but we got lots of work done! Rock retaining walls, culverts, general tread improvement...

Definitely a nice trail to hike - and a fun loop hike with waterfalls to enjoy.

Snoquera Falls Loop — May. 21, 2025

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Beware of: trail conditions

5 people found this report helpful

 

The 3.9 mile trail starts out in gorgeous mossy forest at the Camp Sheppard Boy Scout Camp.and feels more like a rainforest. The parking lot was full due to a WTA work party and the 2 bathrooms (pit toilets) are open (1 did not have toilet paper). We did this hike counterclockwise, which is the shortest way to get to the falls. There’s a pretty .6 mile Moss Lake loop to the right of the amphitheater. There are quite a few trails branching off the Snoquera Falls loop so I found my paper map and the Gaia app helpful. The falls didn’t have much water, but the cliffs are impressive. The creek crossing below the falls was fine - just a couple of inches of water. I was glad to have my waterproof boots for the water crossing and the rocky upper section of the trail. The trail beyond the falls as we started down is more narrow and had about 3 minor rock slides just a few feet across with loose rock. The WTA trail crew was up near the falls working, a huge shout out to them - thank you.! We actually enjoyed the lower half through the moss forest with a wider dirt trail than the upper rocky section near the falls. No bugs and bit chilly in the morning in the shade of the forest. No snow or mud on the trail even after rain the night before our hike. Enjoy!