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Deadwood Lakes

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
46.8748, -121.5172 Map & Directions
Length
2.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
470 feet
Highest Point
5,600 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy/Moderate
The trail to Deadwood Lakes is scenic but not maintained. Photo by Lizzie and the Mountain Mamas.
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Lakes

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Northwest Forest Pass
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This un-maintained trail can be accessed from the Pacific Crest Trail. The trail can be difficult to follow, so be sure to take appropriate precautions. Continue reading

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Hiking Deadwood Lakes

This un-maintained trail can be accessed from the Pacific Crest Trail near Chinook Pass. Keep your eyes and ears open for the elk that live in the area. In the fall, blue gentian and berries can be found along the over-grown trail.

The trail can be difficult to follow, so be sure to take appropriate precautions. It is usually snow-free between mid-July and mid-October, but check the current weather conditions before you go.

While the route begins outside the national park, the lakes themselves are in Mount Rainier National Park. If you hike with a dog, please note that they cannot go past the national park sign on this route.

Toilet Information

  • Toilet at trailhead

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Hike Description Written by
Claudia Lopez, WTA Community

Deadwood Lakes

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 46.8748, -121.5172 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Northwest Forest Pass

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From Enumclaw, drive east on SR 410 for about 50 miles to Chinook Pass. Continue about 0.2 miles to Pacific Crest Trail parking lot, which is the second large parking lot on the left side of the road. The trailhead is on the east end of the parking lot behind the vault toilets.

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Trailhead

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Naches Ranger District

Guidebooks & Maps

Hidden Hikes in Western Washington (Sykes - Mountaineers Books

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