Laughingwater Creek Trail is a 15.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Packwood, Washington that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking.
Mount Rainier National Park charges a fee to enter. Fees are per vehicle or per motorcycle. If you are entering on foot, horse, or bike the fee is per person. You can also purchase a park-specific annual pass. Please check the park website for current rates. This route goes past Three Lakes and meets the PCT.
August 28, 2020
July 6, 2020Great hike. Lots of snow on half the trail. Spikes help. Need gps to follow trail. Amazing views at the pct junction.
June 7, 2020Snow covers the trail by mile 5
June 1, 2020I selected this trail for its length, lack of crowds, and relatively lower elevation. I did encounter increasing snow that was fairly easy to walk on, but turned around about 5 miles when I lost the trail under the snow. The hike up to then wasn't spectacular, but a nice first hike with a lot of creeks, a pond, and limited views. A plus was that I didn't see any person on the trail during the 5 hours I was there. A few trees are down, but not too difficult to get across. Since I cut my hike short due to the snow I then hiked to Silver Falls.
May 24, 2020I would recommend this for a day hike. Falls are amazing and it’s a rather easy hike. There is a great bridge lookout and you can extend you hike due to several connecting trails.
May 23, 2020May 22, 2020
First to Reviewgreat hike! passed silver fall trail, passed hot springs on the way! definitely worth it!
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