Narada Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 168 ft high | Washington
0.2 mi round trip
100 ft
Easy
Narada Falls Hike at a Glance
The Narada Falls hike is 0.2 mi round trip with 100 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 168 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 0.2 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 100 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 5 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 10 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 70 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 0.2 mi distance and 100 ft of gain for this hike are verified (wta.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Narada Falls
Narada Falls is a waterfall in Washington, about 168 feet high, on land managed by Mount Rainier National Park. Its height is from wta.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Narada Falls Trail: 0.2 miles round trip with about 100 feet of elevation gain, from Narada Falls Trailhead parking lot. Distance from wta.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Pets are not allowed on trails at Mount Rainier. (nps.gov)
- The trail down to the viewpoint is moderately steep and almost always wet from ground seepage. (wta.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Mount Rainier National Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Narada Falls?
The Narada Falls Trail to Narada Falls is 0.2 miles round trip with about 100 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Narada Falls hike start?
It starts from Narada Falls Trailhead parking lot.
How tall is Narada Falls?
Narada Falls is about 168 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Narada Falls trail?
Pets are not allowed on trails at Mount Rainier.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
1:00 PM (2:00 PM summer)
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Narada Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- wta.org
- Distance
- wta.org
- Falls height
- wta.org
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Narada Falls.