Comet Falls - Washington Trails Association
Follow a tumbling, churning, whitewater creek upstream as it thunders through a narrow gorge of glacier-polished rock on your way to a waterfall that drops 301 feet in a single plunge. Admire numerous small waterfalls and cascades and two significant ones, all in less than two miles. This is the Comet Falls trail.
Comet Falls & Van Trump Park Trail - Mount Rainier National …
Oct 24, 2024 · Map centered on the Comet Falls Trail in the southwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park. The trail starts along the Paradise Road and climbs up to Comet Falls. Past the falls, the trail continues to climb, with spur trails to Van Trump Park and Mildred Point.
Comet Falls via Van Trump Trail - AllTrails
Dec 18, 2024 · For more information, please visit https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/road-status.htm This trail offers diverse landscapes with waterfalls, bridges, flowing rivers/ creeks, meadows, and Mount Rainier as a backdrop. The trek to …
Hike Van Trump Park & Comet Falls - Visit Rainier
Here at the base of Comet Falls, stand mouth agape and eyes misted over while you stare at a tributary of Van Trump Creek plunging more than 300 feet down a sheer stark basalt wall. Hit the Trail Ranked by many area hikers as being the most beautiful and awe-inspiring waterfall within Mount Rainier National Park, Comet Falls sees a fair amount ...
Comet Falls & Van Trump Park Trailhead - U.S. National Park Service
Map centered on the Comet Falls Trail in the southwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park. The trail starts along the Paradise Road and climbs up to Comet Falls. Past the falls, the trail continues to climb, with spur trails to Van Trump Park and Mildred Point.
Comet Falls: Dramatic Waterfall Hike in Mt Rainier National Park
Nov 2, 2020 · Comet Falls is one of the most dramatic and beautiful waterfalls in Mt Rainier National Park. It’s also on a trail with multiple waterfalls to see along the way, not just one! You can extend the hike further to a wildflower meadow. A steep hike with up to 1500 feet of elevation gain in four miles round trip, this hike has big rewards!
The Comet Falls Trail: Our Favorite Waterfall at Mt. Rainier
Feb 25, 2024 · In this guide, we’re going to give you all the details you need to be prepared to hike the Comet Falls Trail, which has jumped onto the list of our favorite hikes in Mount Rainier National Park. We’ll go through parking, what route to take, and a play-by-play trail guide that is all based on our own personal experience.
Comet Falls - Visit Rainier
The drama of the falls, along with its easy access make Comet Falls one of the park’s most popular waterfalls. This waterfall descends from Van Trump Park in a 462-foot plunge from Van Trump Creek, with two smaller drops below the main plunge.
Comet Falls & Van Trump Park — The Mountaineers
Comet Falls & Van Trump Park. A moderate to strenuous, 4-6 mile round trip day hike or snowshoe with 900-2,000 feet of elevation gain. The trail winds its way up through forests and meadows to the scenic 320-foot waterfall. In winter ski …
Comet Falls, Washington - Northwest Waterfalls
Comet Falls, one of Mt. Rainier National Park’s most spectacular waterfalls, is named for its resemblance to a comet’s tail. Cascading over 460 feet in four distinct drops, with the largest single drop measuring 301 feet, it stands as one of the tallest waterfalls in the park.