Leaving from the main parking lot in Longmire, hikers can travel a section of the Wonderland Trail to reach Reflections Lakes — passing by several viewpoints an a waterfall along the way.
The trail begins by traveling between the Nisqually River and the Longmire to Paradise Road, eventually peeling away from the road as it crosses the river via a series of sturdy log bridges. The trail then follows the well-shaded forest alongside the Paradise River and passes by an excellent viewpoint of Carter Falls.
Continue up a short series of switchbacks to exit the river valley and cross the Stevens Canyon Road before reaching the shores of Reflection Lakes.
Longmire to Reflection Lakes
46.7501,
-121.8125
Map & Directions
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,890 feet
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
National Park Pass
Leaving from the main parking lot in Longmire, hikers can travel a section of the Wonderland Trail to reach Reflections Lakes — passing by several viewpoints an a waterfall along the way.
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Hiking Longmire to Reflection Lakes
Longmire to Reflection Lakes
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
National Park PassWTA 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 I-5, take exit 143 for S 320th St toward Federal Way. Stay in the left 2 lanes to turn left onto S 320th and proceed for 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Military Road S and drive for 4.4 miles, then turn left onto WA-161 S and proceed for 3.9 miles.
Get into the two left-hand lanes, and turn left onto WA-167 N toward WA 410, then take the exit for 512 W toward 161 S. Proceed on 512 W for 2.5 miles, then exit for South Hill. Follow the signs for 161S/Eatonville/Mount Rainier.
Stay on 161 S for 22.6 miles, then turn left onto Center St. E, into Eatonville. Continue onto Alder Cutoff Road E for 6.5 miles, then at a 'T' intersection, turn left onto WA-7 S. Drive through the tiny town of Elbe and continue along Hwy 706, which becomes the Paradise Road when you enter the park. Longmire is about 25 miles from the 'T' intersection before Elbe.
Park in the large parking area at Longmire, and head to the northern side of the lot to see signs for the trail.
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