4712ft 1436m Thr ee Lakes 123 Stevens Canyon Entrance Trailhead Laughingwater Creek PARK BOUNDARY Gifford Pinchot National Forest P ARK BOUNDAR Y Remember, the use of stock (horses, burros, llamas) is permitted on this trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. When approaching pack animals on the trail, give them the right of way. Step off to the side of the trail and stand quietly to give them room to safely pass. www.nps.gov/mora Three Lakes Trail Description Round-trip Distance: 12.2 miles (19.6 km) Elevation Gain: 2,700 feet (823 m) Hiking Time Round-trip: 6 hours Difficulty Level: Moderate Wilderness Camp: Three Lakes Trailhead: Drive 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Ohanapecosh on SR 123. Park on the west side of the road at Laughingwater Creek. The trailhead is across the highway. Along the Trail The trail follows Laughingwater Creek as it leads hikers through the forest. Stop to enjoy the soothing sound of the creek from its bank. Atop the ridge, hikers will find three small mountain lakes. Mount Rainier can be seen by taking a short 0.5-mile (0.8 km) hike beyond the third lake and emerging from the forest into an open area. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA 12/18 This trail is a mostly forested hike following Laughingwater Creek. The trail gets its name from three mountain lakes near the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail. Do not feed or approach wildlife. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on park trails. Do not pick flowers or collect other park resources (rocks, wood, etc.). Carry the “10 Essentials” and Leave No Trace of your visit. Use a topographical map. Permit required for wilderness camping. Mount Rainier National Park National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior To Ohanapecosh / Hwy 12 To Cayuse Pass / SR 410 / White River / Sunrise
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MartinPeak
VirginiaPeak
AugustPeak
Berr yPeak
Tolmie Peak5939ft1810m
Howard Peak5683ft
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Arthur Peak5483ft1671m
Flor ence Peak5508ft1679m
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SweetPeak
Ipsut Pass
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NeedleRock
Tirzah Peak5208ft1587m
Wallace Peak
NaturalBridge
RedstonePeak
Pigeon Peak
SluiskinMountain
WindyGap
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Mineral Mountain6500ft1981m
Echo Rock7870ft2399m
Obser vationRock8364ft2549m
Liberty Cap14122ft4304m
St. Andr ews Rock10992ft3350m
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Stevens Peak6510ft1984m
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Remember, the use of stock (horses, burros, llamas) is permitted on thistrail and the Pacific Crest Trail. When approaching pack animals on the trail, give them the right of way. Step off to the side of the trail and stand quietly to give them room to safely pass.
www.nps.gov/mora
Three Lakes
Trail Description Round-trip Distance:12.2 miles (19.6 km)
Elevation Gain: 2,700 feet (823 m)
Hiking Time Round-trip: 6 hours
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Wilderness Camp:Three Lakes
Trailhead: Drive 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Ohanapecosh on SR 123. Park on the west side of the road at Laughingwater Creek. The trailhead is across the highway.
Along the Trail The trail follows Laughingwater Creek as it leads hikers through the forest. Stop to enjoy the soothing sound of the creek fromits bank. Atop the ridge, hikers will findthree small mountain lakes. Mount Rainier can be seen by taking a short 0.5-mile (0.8 km) hike beyond the third lake and emerging from the forest into an open area.
E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A
12/18
This trail is a mostly forested hike following Laughingwater Creek. The trail gets its name from three mountain lakes near the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail.
Do not feed or approach wildlife.Pets and bicycles are not allowed
on park trails.Do not pick flowers or collect other park resources (rocks, wood, etc.).
Carry the “10 Essentials” and Leave No Trace of your visit.
Use a topographical map. Permit required for wilderness camping.
Mount Rainier National Park
National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior
To Ohanapecosh /Hwy 12
To Cayuse Pass / SR 410 /White River / Sunrise
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