쉬운 피어스 카운티 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

Small quiet lake, today we were all alone to hear the silence

Riding to Sunrise Visitor Center is a great challenge you can take on early in the morning to enjoy hiking some of the park’s trails and take in awesome views on the way up or down. Rangers can provide trail information and maps, and exhibits focus on the geology and natural history of the park’s northeast region.

Tipsoo Lake, just off the road, offers stunning views of Mount Rainier reflecting in calm waters. A short 0.8-mile loop trail surrounds the lake, with vibrant wildflowers in late summer. Best visited early or on weekdays to avoid crowds. Swimming is not allowed to protect the habitat.

Clarks Creek is a small creek that makes its way through Clark's Creek Park. There are several trails that cut across the creak and give you good views of the water.

The Nisqually River crossing on the Wonderland Trail is a memorable and dynamic section, located near the southern side of Mount Rainier, typically between Maple Creek Camp and Paradise River Camp. The river itself is one of Rainier’s largest and most powerful, fed directly by the Nisqually Glacier high on the mountain’s southern face. The riverbed is wide and braided, with silt-heavy water often roaring through multiple channels. The crossing is usually made via a sturdy log or footbridge, though the exact setup can change from year to year depending on flooding, glacial melt, or storm damage—always check current conditions before your hike. The approach to the river offers expansive views up the wide, rocky riverbed toward the glacier, with Rainier looming behind, framed by shifting clouds or alpenglow in the right light.

Sunset Park is home to sporting fields, walking paths, restrooms, and ample parking. This is a great place to start your ride if you are trying to access the Lake Tapps Parkway Trail or if you are riding out to Lake Tapps, itself.

It's not as shady as it looks. Unfortunately, swimming is forbidden - and the park rangers come by quite regularly to check the ban!

from here you can not only see Mt Rainier, but also Shadow Lake