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Mount Rainier National Park hiking guide

Comet Falls

A 3.3-mile out-and-back with 2,940 ft of climbing in Longmire, rated difficult.

Comet Falls, Mount Rainier National Park

Key facts

Length
3.3 mi (5.3 km)
Elevation gain
2,940 ft (896 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Longmire

About Comet Falls

Follow Van Trump Creek through a forest and rocky gorge to reach Comet Falls, one of the park's most spectacular waterfalls. Along the way, enjoy views of smaller cascades like Christine and Bloucher Falls. The trail offers stunning scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities, including marmots and pikas.

Route map

Route map of Comet Falls in Mount Rainier National Park1 miN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

Nearby in Longmire

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